A New Promise I’ve Made to Myself
We make promises to a lot of people. We promise that we won’t be late for dinner. We promise...
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Year: 2010
How to Treat Them All the Same
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Treat others as you would want to be treated....
Read MoreWhat’s Up Wednesdays: Nostalgia, Festivals, and Inception
It’s time once again to go on a tour of the blogosphere. I do this every Wednesday, sharing some different blog posts that I found on the Internet. If you want to be featured in a future speedlink, I suggest that you...
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The Five Phases of Using Twitter
This is just a general observation and is in no way scientific, but I’ve noticed that a good...
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What’s Wrong with Used and Free Stuff?
A penny saved is a penny earned. It’s an old adage that many of us know, but so many of us...
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Sunday Snippet: James Joyce
“Mistakes are the portals of discovery.” Just as Wayne Gretzky taught us that you miss...
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Handling the Friends and Family Discount
It’s inevitable. Whenever you go into business for yourself, whether it be opening up a...
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What’s the Difference Between Ale and Lager?
When I was enjoying a barbecue at my friend’s place on BC Day, I was asked about the...
Read MoreWhat’s Up Wednesdays: July Top Thinkers
Those of you who have been following this blog for a while will probably recognize some of the top thinkers from last month. At the same time, there are a couple of newer faces (so to speak) here as well, and that’s a...
Read MoreCan Someone Teach Me How to Relax?
Yes, I realize this is a somewhat strange request and that it is almost a rhetorical question, but just bear with me for a few moments. It seems that both I and Colin Dean are afflicted with the same condition: we don’t...
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Hi, I'm Michael. By day, I'm a writer and editor. By night, I'm still a writer and editor. I'm also an engaged work-at-home dad, a voracious foodie, an avid traveler, and a thinker who thinks he might be thinking too much. Beyond the Rhetoric is a reflection of my eclectic life, fueled by caffeine and Wi-Fi.
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