Sociologists use the term 'First place' to refer to our homes, the primary location of our main social interactions. 'Second place' refers to where we work, and 'third place' describes that which allows for creative interaction between people while not at home or at work. Its Thursday night, February 12th, 2009 and I'm writing this post in a local Starbucks. Next to me is a medical student, studying for upcoming exams. In front of me is a group of 12 young people from Eastern Europe, chatting amiably about life. Students, older people, young moms, all congregating, sipping expensive hot drinks, everyone coming together in a social setting that is only possible at a Third Place. The health of any community depends on the amount and quality of these Third Places!
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