Why service clubs could help solve America's loneliness crisis — Richard Kyte Richard KyteThe Ethical Life Nov 11, 2026 20 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save About 20 years ago, I was introduced to the idea of the third place. It comes from sociologist Ray Oldenburg. Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. 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