Stories for getting ready for bed and for falling asleep.

Come unwind for the evening with some stories about my golden retriever, Simple, as he lives his days in the Roosevelt National Forest. I also share stories about living in the forest and traveling the world.

The Box of Robbers

Father Time

The Magic Bon Bons

How I Know Simple Is an Angel

Christine Mangum

Mental Health Therapist

Animals are interesting creatures; they might even be angels.

Animals, possibly celestial beings, captivate with their fascinating nature.

Little Martha is very curious about the large and heavy trunk in the attic of her home. While her parents are out for the day, she decides she must see what is in that trunk. A story by Lyman Frank Baum.

Curious girl seeks to uncover contents of mysterious trunk in Baum's short story.

A tale about Jim and the time he accidentally lassoed Father Time. A story by Lyman Frank Baum.

Jim's accidental lassoing of Father Time is recounted in a short story by Lyman Frank Baum.

Explore the consequences of an ambitious Claribel Sudds when she pays a visit to an ancient chemist to make her dreams come true. A story written by Lyman Frank Baum.

Claribel Sudds visits an ancient chemist to fulfill her dreams with unforeseen consequences. Story by Lyman Frank Baum.

The Life of Simple Dog and other Bedtime Stories