Presidents’ Day, Stewardship, and the Drift from Civic Ritual in a Culture of Extraction
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 16/02/2026A reflective look at Presidents’ Day, civic ritual, and how reclaiming stewardship may restore belonging in a culture shaped by extraction.
The Greatest Beer Run Ever: Shadows, Lies, and the Human Future
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 24/09/2025Reflecting on The Greatest Beer Run Ever and the legacy of Vietnam, Mary Coughlin explores the lasting wounds of lies and disinformation—and calls us to reimagine our future as a species grounded in truth, compassion, and love.
The Day I Knew
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 30/06/2025A reflection on the moment many knew Trump was unfit for leadership—and an invitation to reexamine what we excuse, what we normalize, and what we protect.
Sip, Don’t Drown: A Lesson in Friendship, Facebook, and Grace
by: Mary CoughlinPublished on: 15/06/2025A personal reflection on an accidental unfriending, a surprising act of grace, and what it means to stay connected across political divides. This trauma-informed take on digital disconnection explores curiosity, repair, and the quiet power of choosing relationship over righteousness.
