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Drift with Erin Davis
by Erin Davis
For decades, Erin Davis helped radio listeners wake up and start their day as the host of the popular morning show on 98.1 CHFI Toronto. Now, her dream is to comfort listeners as they drift off to sleep. Seems only right, yes?Drift is that special and sacred place where you can truly relax and be at one with both your pillow and your imagination. Each Drift story begins with a few moments of relaxation and breathing. Then, when the magic of the story has been woven into your sleepy soul, a few minutes of soothing waves will help you to drift off...to sweet dreams. Drift is made possible by enVypillow.com. Use the promo code drift for 10% off all purchases.
Episodes
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Pair Of Silk Stockings
When a woman finds herself with a bit of a windfall, she has great plans for her money, but goes off script in a most delightful way. Enjoy this short story, preceded by a brief meditation and followed by gentle waves, as we lull you to sweet dreams, peacefully on Drift. Free, thanks to our…
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The Forest That Remembered
Tonight, a very special Drift – it's in the form of a dream: a woman falls into a slumber surrounded by a perfect forest, a gentle guide and a handful of precious memories. May this music-accompanied story usher in a new kind of Drift for you: relaxing throughout, magically soothing and ending…
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East of the Sun and West of the Moon
A girl falls in love with a white bear who, as luck would have it, becomes a prince at night. But in a place east of the sun and west of the moon, he's in the clutches of an evil witch. Will the prince come up with a plan to marry his true love? Find out free, thanks to our friends at...
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Night and Moonlight
The great American naturalist and essayist Henry David Thoreau takes us on a walk whereupon he ponders the wonders of the moon above, the sights, the sounds and the feel of an evening stroll. Join me for a relaxation, then the gentle words of Thoreau as we Drift into another good night's rest.…
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The Happy Prince
Join me for a heartwarming story of a statue and his swallow companion. It's about selflessness, sacrifice and true friendship; a lovely tale by Oscar Wilde that begins with a gentle relaxation together, and ends with soothing waves as you Drift to sleep. Free, thanks to our friends at...
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Why the Sea is Salt: A Fable
This tale is one that is in no way based in science or fact, but instead one that has been passed on through the generations as somewhat of a cautionary tale, and one where the little guy wins. We'll have a brief meditation and relaxation, then our salty story and waves from the sea to help you...
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The Leap Frog & A Little Match Girl
We depart from the norm with this duo from a favourite author: The Leap Frog (about an amphibian who enters a competition to win a princess's hand) and A Little Match Girl, a sad but sweet tale that has stood the test of time. Enjoy a short session of breathing and relaxing, the two stories and...
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The Sea Fairies
From Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum comes this charming tale of an old sailor and his young female friend who find themselves leaping past their fears and swimming with mermaids. Join me for a short relaxation followed by this gentle and beautiful story, as you're played off to sleep (quite...
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Adrift On a Lazy River
There can be no more perfect story as we can see the end of summer than this one! Join us on an idyllic summer day as six friends who've loved each other for decades float gently together down a gentle river. It's a tale set in modern day under blue skies with laughter, closeness and an...
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Charlotte's Ladies by Lucy Maud Montgomery
A true delight to share tonight, you'll meet orphan Charlotte whose path crosses with two women (and a “Very Handsome Cat”) who are bound to change her life. Begin with a gentle meditation, enjoy this Canadian author's treasure, then drift off to soothing waves – perhaps off Prince Edward Island?...
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The White Cat
Three princes are tasked with finding the most obscure treasures for their father to inherit a kingdom. And there's a magical white cat who makes the youngest of the lads' dreams come true! Hear how, that is, if you last until the end and the lovely waves we play to help you Drift to sleep.…
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Little House In the Big Woods
This is the first in Laura Ingalls Wilder's series of Little House books, with which so many of us grew up. Tonight we embrace the wild woods of Wisconsin where Laura, Ma, Pa and their other two daughters prepare their cabin for winter. Enjoy these gentle memories, and sweet dreams. Free, thanks…
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Felicia and the Pot of Pink Carnations
Imagine a time of spells and fairies, of queens and peasant girls, talking animals and happily ever afters. This sums up the story of a poor girl who finds her fate decided for her again and again, but who wishes for all, even her enemy, only happiness. Enjoy this lovely fairy tale, free thanks…
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A Fawn in the Woods
I was inspired to find this tale, written in 1881, by the many fawns and their mamas who walk through the woods near our Canadian island home. None of our spotted babies, though, started out as a princess with a curse! You have to hear it to appreciate this tale of fairies, a wicked crab, Happily...
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Cinderlad and the Princess on the Glass Hill
You've heard of Cinderella, of course, but this is the tale of a young man kept dirty and humble while his two older brothers go to compete in a contest to ride a steep hill and win the heart of a princess. Many surprises await in this delightful story of love and magic. Listen free, thanks to...
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A Vintage From Atlantis by Clark Ashton Smith
A pirate ship and its crew encounters a huge urn within the waves, and the narrator shares a sobering reminder that it's often best to leave well enough alone. Beginning with a gentle meditation, we lull you to sleep with peaceful waves to head off to your own private Atlantis, and sweet dreams....
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The Child’s Story
This is a most tender tale of a man who, whilst walking through the woods, meets himself at various stages of his life. It's lovely, relatable and so real that you'll find yourself walking alongside him, until you Drift off to sleep to gentle waves at the end (or hopefully even before). Drift is...
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The Man on the Train – by LM Montgomery
From PEI's Lucy Maud Montgomery – when a nervous grandmother embarks on her very first train ride, she meets a kindly stranger and both of their lives are changed, for better and worse. Breathe your way to relaxation, enjoy this tale and drift off to peaceful waves and sweet dreams. Free, thanks…
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Prince Hyacinth
A baby is born to a king and his wife, who have had cast upon them a spell: their child will have an enormous nose. But Prince Hyacinth must discover for himself that he has this unusual feature before the spell is broken; only then he may marry the Dear Little Princess of his dreams. Enjoy this...
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The Goose Girl Princess
In this gentle tale by the Brothers Grimm, we meet a young woman sent to a faraway kingdom, where her royal identity is stolen and she ends up working in the fields. That is...until a surprise ally learns her true identity and helps make things right. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and...
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The Queen Bee
The Queen Bee is a sweet story from the Brothers Grimm that is not grim at all! It's actually about the third of three brothers who is either ignored or ridiculed by his siblings. But when it comes to saving the day – and them – he comes through with some help from his friends. Listen free…
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Aladdin and His Magical Lamp
When a boy meets an “uncle” who happens to be a magician, he's introduced to a world of sorcery. Enjoy this age-old tale and dream of genies yourself, with a brief meditation and an adventure that will gently illuminate your imagination. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is...
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The Story Teller by Saki
Fall asleep to this tale of a man who manages to distract and entertain some listless children travelling by train with their exasperated aunt. Imagine the gentle sound of rail travel lulling you to sleep, along with a short relaxation meditation and ending with ocean waves lapping at your...
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The Six Swans
Lesser known than many of their other tales, this is the Brothers Grimm story of six boys who are changed into birds, and whose younger sister makes a difficult vow to break their spell. Will she be able to do so, before meeting a dark fate herself? Well, Drift does promise you sweet dreams.......
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The Cat That Walked By Himself
From a collection of Just So by Rudyard Kipling stories, this is the tale of how the cat quite cleverly allowed humans to almost domesticate him, as he learned the rules of the house and how to make sure the people in it were serving him. It's a lovely story and one to help you Drift off to sweet...
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The Girl Who Owned a Bear
The author L. Frank Baum is best known for The Wizard of Oz, but this story is also based on a little girl who finds herself in a rather precarious situation and uses her smarts to extricate herself. Enjoy The Girl Who Owned a Bear and as always, no animals or little girls are harmed in the…
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Defying Gravity - The Light Princess
In this tale, we imagine a girl who is cursed with a lack of gravity; she actually floats freely and constantly but finds her love and her life in the water. It’s an unusual story and I hope you’ll dive in - and float off - on Drift. Free thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free,...
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The Emperor's Magical Nightingale
Some say this truly beautiful tale is actually a story that Hans Christian Andersen wrote about his love for an opera singer – a love that was never returned to him. Listen to the gentle story of a bird who enchants a kingdom, until a replica comes and takes her place...for a time. Free thanks to...
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The Ugly Duckling
When asked if he'd ever write his life story, Hans Christian Andersen said that this tale was it. With that in mind, I shaped this popular classic for Drift, while staying loyal to its theme of rejection and unrequited love, balanced with our need for family and a sense of belonging. Listen free,...
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The Hands We Hold in Our Sleep
In this personal story, I ask whose hand you would love to hold as you drift off tonight. Join me as I reminisce about intertwining fingers in life and in a loving, lasting, final touch. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsor…
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Fair, Brown and Trembling
There's more than one version of the Cinderella story, and this one comes from Celtic folklore. In it, a young girl named Trembling is picked on mercilessly by her sisters. Fortunately, help comes in the form of a henwife (a what?) who helps this Cinderella alter her fate with ending after…
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HG Wells's Short History of the World – Part III: The First True Men and Primitive Thought
100 years ago, the famous writer HG Wells brought the world his ambitious overview of how we began. In this third and final section of his book, hear when humans became human and how we developed from those early ages. Of course there's a meditation and we'll end with waves, but I expect you'll…
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Darling Dick Whittington and His Captivating Cat
A young boy's legendary rise from crushing poverty to London's highest office combines fact, folklore and a fearless feline heroine. It's a “Man's Best Friend” story, if a clever cat wrote it, instead of just knocking the pen off the desk...again and again. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and...
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HG Wells's Short History of the World - Part II: Birds, Apes and Humans
Join me for a sleep-worthy rendering of the famed writer's take on the history of humans, and our emergence from caves. One century ago, and before Mr. Wells became famous for science fiction, he wrote this history that we will begin with a soothing meditation, and finish with gentle restful…
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The Fiery Dragon
From well-loved Edith Nesbit's collection of Dragon Tales, this is a delightful story of love, envy, virtue and triumph over evil. Princess Sabrinetta outfoxes a hungry dragon and rescues her town's children while capturing a brave and humble farmer's heart. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and...
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The Brave, Warm Heart of the Steadfast Tin Soldier
This classic tale of a special toy and the trials he faces proves again why the stories of Hans Christian Andersen will always stand the test of time, just like the heart of our tin hero. Free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful…
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Goldilocks' Intriguingly Unusual Day in the Woods
An adventurous young woman finds herself sleepy after a lovely meal but awakens to three furry creatures who are sa surprised to meet her as she is them. Wander through forests and fields of wildflowers and meet her new neighbours. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free,...
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HG Wells's Short History of the World - Part I: Space, Time and Life
Published in 1922, the writer HG Wells took on the immense subject of our planet and as much as scientists and historians knew (thanks to archeology) about this place we call home. A sleep-inducing read brings you through the early emergence of Earth. Of course we begin with a gentle meditation…
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White Flower of Happiness
This campfire tale is about a tiny plant that can bring great and positive change to a kingdom, but who will find it – and how? It's a lovely story that I'm pleased to share with you here to bring you a gentle night's sleep as you Drift off with me. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and...
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Son of Seven Queens
Joseph Jacobs translated fairy tales from many different cultures and this story that originated in India is about a witch, disguised as a magical deer, who puts a king under her spell. But a sweet boy born in a dungeon grows up to make everything right – eventually! Listen free, thanks to...
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The Cremation of Sam McGee
Join me for this famous poem by British-born Canadian writer Robert Service. Set in the Yukon, it is a fascinating tale, but did you know that it's based on true events? We'll start with a brief relaxation, then Service's poem, followed – if you're still awake – by the events that inspired the...
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Last Dream of the Old Oak
Join me as we take you to the forest for the final days of a stately, majestic and aged tree. This exquisite Hans Christian Andersen tale sees the oak reminiscing about its many years in existence, and comparing its lifespan with that of an insect who lives but one day; a truly beautiful story…
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A Visit From St Nicholas
Whether you await the arrival of Père Noel, Sinterklaas or good ol' Santa, this timeless classic is a story that resonates and stirs the hearts and memories of young and old alike. Some relaxation to start, plus the story behind the story. A Merry (or Happy) Christmas to you. Listen free, thanks…
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Louisa May Alcott's A Christmas Dream
Effie is a ten-year-old girl who has everything a child could want - except the spirit of Christmas in her heart. After she reads a Dickens classic and experiences a vivid dream, that all changes in this lovely tale of gratitude and generosity. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com...
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Yes, Virginia: A Reason to Believe
Over 100 years ago, an eight-year-old girl wrote to the editor of a New York City newspaper with a question: Is Santa Claus real? This is the story of how that letter and its famous, beautiful response - which you will also hear - came to be. Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and…
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Toinette and the Elves
This lovely story is about a little girl who helps an elf. He turns around and helps her become invisible, but is it a gift or a curse? She finds out – and so will you – in this beautiful tale set on Christmas Eve and morning. Enjoy Toinette and sweet dreams, mon ami! Listen free, thanks to...
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The Gift of the Magi (A Gloriously Messed-Up Gift Exchange)
Long have the Wise Men been believed to have started the idea of giving presents at Christmas. But this couple's mix up could very well have spelled the end of that whole tradition. Oh my.... Listen free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsor...
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What Christmas Is As We Grow Older
Join us for this story, as Charles Dickens looks back at holidays past, and sees angels in the present – and among the presents – at Christmas. Drift off to thoughts of forgiveness and longing, of those not with us, but within us. And sleep in heavenly peace. Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and...
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Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe
Join me for this beautiful story set around Christmastime in the forests of Germany where a little girl who lives with her grandmother holds great hopes that angels will bring her a Christmas gift. This tale brings into sharp focus the joy of appreciating what life gives us every day. Listen…
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The Fir that Couldn't See the Forest for the Trees
In this retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fable, a tree yearns for everything it does not have, until he gets it and realizes he should have appreciated what he had. Listen free, thanks to our friends at enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsor...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For decades, Erin Davis helped radio listeners wake up and start their day as the host of the popular morning show on 98.1 CHFI Toronto. Now, her dream is to comfort listeners as they drift off to sleep. Seems only right, yes?Drift is that special and sacred place where you can truly relax and be at one with both your pillow and your imagination. Each Drift story begins with a few moments of relaxation and breathing. Then, when the magic of the story has been woven into your sleepy soul, a few minutes of soothing waves will help you to drift off...to sweet dreams. Drift is made possible by enVypillow.com. Use the promo code drift for 10% off all purchases.
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For decades, Erin Davis helped radio listeners wake up and start their day as the host of the popular morning show on 98.1 CHFI Toronto. Now, her dream is to comfort listeners as they drift off to sleep. Seems only right, yes?Drift is that special and sacred place where you can truly relax and be...
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