Beyond the Rhetoric

This time around, I’m going to take us back to the 90s. Yes, the 90s. When Zack and Kelly were still a couple, and AJ Slater wore billowy pants and equally billowy shirts. Okay, so I’m not really talking about Saved By the Bell, but let’s face it – the 90s had some… interesting fashion. But [...]

I really don’t understand how conventional phone books continue to exist. If I want to find a reputable plumber in my area, I don’t whip out that giant book with newsprint all over it; I go to the Internet and do a search. Perhaps I can even find a few reviews and read up on [...]

August hasn’t quite drawn to an end just yet, but I thought I would take this opportunity to recognize the guys and gals who have been continuing the conversation here on Beyond the Rhetoric. I am always thankful for your comments, questions and feedback. The list of “top thinkers” is quite similar to what we [...]

Even though it looked like its fate was hanging in the balance for several years, the Pacific National Exhibition has continued to persevere and it continues to be an annual tradition here in Vancouver. It has always been a great way to mark the end of summer. The Fair at the PNE offers fun and [...]

The short answer… A LOT! The long answer, like everything else… It depends. This is a question with a lot of moving parts and variables to think about. I suspect that most people’s retirement plan is to save as much as possible and budget their lives around how much they have saved up. This is [...]