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Brandon Dawson

Brandon is a singer, songwriter, carpenter, producer, coach, writer, welder, father, teacher, student, and (add role here) from Idaho. He currently lives with his wife Krystal and six-year-old son Avian in Cincinnati. (The Indian food is better there.)

Great coffeehouses, great conversations, and the college experience

Great coffeehouses embody four elements: Creation, Calling, Community, and Communion. This is the cultural potential of the third place. Countless times I've heard teachers and students say the most fulfilling parts of the college experience are the extended conversations, the relationships that develop and expand on the assignments.

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Great coffeehouses, great conversations, and the college experience

Great coffeehouses embody four elements: Creation, Calling, Community, and Communion. This is the cultural potential of the third place. Countless times I’ve heard teachers and students say the most fulfilling parts of the college experience are the extended conversations, the relationships that develop and expand on the assignments.