Author: Marie Magoch


  • April is a sign of new beginnings. Birds are singing and the trees are blooming. As I write this on April Fool’s Day, I think of how the weather has mood swings this time of year. Last week we were in the high 80s and today it’s overcast and chilly. For just a moment, as…

  • Is Coffee Good for Mental Health? Here’s What I Know From My Research

    I’ve been trying to save money lately. Between car repairs, rising gas prices, taxes, grocery trips, and unjust wars, I’ve been a little strapped for cash. Alas, you don’t need to read my financial lamentations because I’m certain we all have similar stories right now. Regardless, one thing I cannot forget to forego is my…

  • Coming Soon: Refill Your Mug

    The idea for a podcast was mentioned simply enough around the time that Nate and I first brainstormed writing stories about coffee, travel, and life for Traveling Coffee Girl. Long before he regaled readers with how I accosted him to tell his shark story, we met up for coffee and chess to figure out the…