Beyond the Rhetoric

Arthur (2011) For some reason or another, I’ve become a big fan of the Russell Brand brand of comedy. There’s just something about the way that he carries himself (along with the somewhat peculiar British accent) that lends itself to some great laughs. At the same time, it’s not like I went in expecting an [...]

There are many words that seem to have basically the same meaning, but they may not necessarily be used interchangeably. Even though the dictionary definition could be very similar, the connotation of one word can be quite different from another. This is partly why semantics can be so important and this even applies to how [...]

Life is a journey, to be sure, but we should also set progressive goals for ourselves. This way, we can be better assured that we are moving in the right direction, improving on your skills and becoming more valuable members of society. It is in the mindset of constant improvement that we begin this week’s [...]

There’s a lot of food in Richmond, mostly of the Asian variety. Over the weekend, I made my way over to Aberdeen Centre to give Aoyama Cafe a try. It’s clearly Chinese, but they’re going for a Japanese-inspired menu that combines with a coffee house-like environment. In fact, you’ll see UCC Coffee featured prominently. Located [...]

When it rains, it pours. When the sun is out, you feel like you should still be holding that umbrella. Working from home as a small business owner presents several unique challenges that are becoming even more commonplace as more people turn to entrepreneurship to create their own opportunities. And what results is a profound [...]