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I'm fresh off the heels of a magical visit with my eldest. Did our love and joy open up a rainbow portal? Not sure.

What I know is I come away from our meaty conversations a better person. They brought up something I'd never known the term for, but feels more important than ever to revitalize NOW.

I'll explain, I promise.

Let's get into it.

Show Sources and Materials

Definition and History of Third Places, Wikipedia

The unfortunate, ongoing disappearance of 'third places,' The Week

Hidden barrier to third places and how to overcome it, We Should Get Together, Kat Vello

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That Strange Doorway in Antarctica Spotted on Google Earth!

Redditor posts photo of doorway on Antarctica

Mysterious gooey blobs washed up on Canada beaches baffle experts, The Guardian

 

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