Sonnet Sunday: BC Heat Wave
The sun-scorched lawns burnt to a golden hueLeaves on bushes dried to a brittle crispWhat we...
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Author: Michael Kwan
Science World: Raising a Generation of Nerds
I grew up loving our school field trips to Science World. They didn’t happen all that often,...
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What’s Up Wednesdays: Mental Health Check
I’m going to keep bringing up the topic of mental health, because it continues to be a huge...
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Neglecting the Fourth Bucket
“Worlds are colliding! You’re killing Independent George!” Do you remember the...
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Sunday Snippet: Factfulness by Hans Rosling
This is because illusions don’t happen in our eyes, they happen in our brains. They are systematic...
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Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant (Foodie Friday)
Many people have called me an “adventurous eater” over the years. I’m not so...
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Cool Stuff for Cool Dads This Summer
Spend any amount of time surfing around on social media these days, and you’ll probably come...
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Another Pandemic Summer for Parents?
When school lets out for the summer, parents face a common conundrum. What are we supposed to do...
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The Kwan Family and the Tiger (Short Story Sunday)
The following was written by Addie Kwan, six years old, reproduced with permission. This is a work...
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2021 Habits: Six Months Checkup
In previous years, I opted for “guiding words” instead of setting new year’s...
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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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