Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term "third space" in 1989, with home being "first"and work "second." Third spaces are where people publicly gather informally, such as coffee shops, coworking spaces and libraries. @josephmtimmerman.bsky.social captures scenes from Third Space Green Bay.

In late December, @josephmtimmerman.bsky.social rode a sold-out Hiawatha train from Milwaukee to Chicago. The route is Amtrak’s busiest in the Midwest and the nation’s seventh-busiest. He documented his journey in photos and conversations with fellow passengers.

Counties across Wisconsin are selling nursing homes to private companies or closing them. County homes tend to offer better care and take patients private nursing homes won't. The public needs to know. @wisconsinwatch.bsky.social @addiecostello.bsky.social wisconsinwatch.org/2024/12/wisc...

Today we’re launching Public Square, a photography series featuring your neighbors from across WI. @josephmtimmerman.bsky.social introduces your first neighbor: Arthur Kohl-Riggs, an optimistic practitioner of handstands who works as an investigator and once earned thousands of votes for governor.

Cool new project from @wisconsinwatch.bsky.social and @josephmtimmerman.bsky.social: Public Square, "an occasional photography series introducing your neighbors from across Wisconsin." More here: wisconsinwatch.org/2024/11/wisc...