MANDOLIN BOOKS COFFEE COMPANY 6419 - 112 Ave Edmonton, Alberta T5W 0N9 780-479-4050
By Candice Smiley
Jordan Harbinger asks…
“Is having a third place the key to reviving human connection? Do we really need a third place and, if so, how do we go about finding one?” We spend most of our lives at work or home, but what do you do when you need a third place — somewhere you feel happy and comfortable, with friends, fun, and no judgment? With a wave of loneliness sweeping the world, so many of us are missing out on a vital space of belonging and expression.
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Mandolin Books Coffee Company
WHAT IS A THIRD PLACE? The “third place” is a term coined by US sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book The Great Good Place. It describes a place outside your home or work where you can relax and hang out.” ** This month I had the privilege to interview Lianne Traynor, owner of Mandolin Books and Coffee; and we discussed this topic of being a “third space”.
She says that “it is an honour and privilege to provide that (third) space in the Highlands Community”. Mandolin Books and Coffee was originally established in 2003 by Sharon Skage. Lianne bought the business six years ago after realizing she was ready to re-enter the workforce. Reentering after 12 years of being at home raising her children.
