Have you ever gone into a situation expecting one thing and ended up with something entirely different? I know I have. A first date with a guy who I matched with on Bumble comes to mind. He asked me if I had any dietary restrictions and I told him I was a vegetarian. He seemed happy to accommodate this, but when we got to the place, turns out he … [Read more...] about Great Expectations: More Than You Bargain For In Coworking
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Find Your Third Place
In my last post, I talked about the epidemic of loneliness declared by the U.S. Surgeon General. One of the reasons for that epidemic is the reduced use, or loss of, what sociologists call “third places” – churches, corner cafes, neighborhood bars, barber shops, community centers, public libraries, bookstores, or maybe even a neighbor’s front … [Read more...] about Find Your Third Place
The Feeling of Belonging
What if there is something in our everyday lives that can transform our whole health and well-being?Dr. Vivek H. Murthy - U.S. surgeon general An Epidemic of Loneliness In a recent advisory, the U.S. Surgeon General raised concern about an "epidemic of loneliness", noting that "time and time again, people of all ages and socioeconomic … [Read more...] about The Feeling of Belonging
Celebrating International Coworking Day
Every year on August 9th, coworking communities around the globe celebrate the positive impact of the coworking movement. That includes right here in Frederick Maryland. Join Frederick's "Coworking Cake Walk" Tours, free coworking, and cake! Read on to learn more. One Town. Three Coworking Options Did you know Frederick is home to three … [Read more...] about Celebrating International Coworking Day
Cowork Frederick’s Grand (re)Opening
As I write this, I'm filled with gratitude, awe, and the weary satisfaction that comes with completing a challenging project. It's been a long journey, so there's also a good amount of joy that comes with this announcement: We're done! Let's Party! We're celebrating Cowork Frederick's Grand (re)Opening April 20th from 4-7 pm with a … [Read more...] about Cowork Frederick’s Grand (re)Opening