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Third Places

Stories & tips based on my work with Ray Oldenburg, who coined the now-familiar term "third place." That is, a convivial place that isn't home and isn't work - a place where everyone knows your name.

Not home, not work, our happy places

Karen Christensen

Jan 24

Coffee shop, diner, or café - these special places help us get through the day

Karen Christensen

Oct 26, 2022

We have to start talking, and listening to people who don't agree with us.

Karen Christensen

Jun 3, 2022

A New York Times event raised more questions than it answered.

Karen Christensen

Nov 19, 2021

Ray & I are quoted in Bloomberg CityLab; I present selections from Francis Bacon's "Of Friendship"

Karen Christensen

Apr 9, 2021

Meeting face to face again is an opportunity to rethink what we value

Karen Christensen

Mar 5, 2021

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