A Porch in County Mayo: Reflections on Nature, Capitalism, and Coming Home

A Porch in County Mayo: Reflections on Nature, Capitalism, and Coming Homeby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 16/03/2026

A reflective moment from a treehouse in County Mayo exploring nature, capitalism, belonging, and the quiet wisdom that calls us back to our best selves.

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A Porch in County Mayo: Reflections on Nature, Capitalism, and Coming Home

Can We Be Human Without Nursing? Reclaiming the Nobility of Care

Can We Be Human Without Nursing? Reclaiming the Nobility of Careby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 22/02/2026

A reflection on nursing as a human stance — not just a profession — and why tending vulnerability may be what keeps us truly human.

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Can We Be Human Without Nursing? Reclaiming the Nobility of Care

Presidents’ Day, Stewardship, and the Drift from Civic Ritual in a Culture of Extraction

Presidents’ Day, Stewardship, and the Drift from Civic Ritual in a Culture of Extractionby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 16/02/2026

A reflective look at Presidents’ Day, civic ritual, and how reclaiming stewardship may restore belonging in a culture shaped by extraction.

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Presidents’ Day, Stewardship, and the Drift from Civic Ritual in a Culture of Extraction

When Shared Moments Fracture: Why “We” Still Matters

When Shared Moments Fracture: Why “We” Still Mattersby: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 10/02/2026

A trauma-informed reflection on the Super Bowl halftime show, shared space, and why refusing division is essential to protecting our collective humanity.

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When Shared Moments Fracture: Why “We” Still Matters

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