What’s Up Wednesdays: Coping Mechanism
And we’re back with another speedlink here on Beyond the Rhetoric. Starting off on a more...
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Author: Michael Kwan
Grammar 101: Astrology and Astronomy
Even when two words might share a common origin, we naturally cannot assume that they still have...
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Choosing Between More Hours or More Dollars
Over on Facebook, I asked my friends a deceptively simple question. Given the option and your...
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Sunday Snippet: Kevin Chong, Beauty Plus Pity
“Did you have a nightmare?” I asked. She nodded. “I’m driving a car from...
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Lucky Plus Chinese Restaurant, Vancouver
I grew up with the culture of the Hong Kong style cafe in Vancouver during the 80s and 90s. I...
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What’s Up Wednesdays: The Danger Zone
As parents, we are prone to coddling our kids. We’ll envelop them in bubble wrap to keep...
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10 Things People in Vancouver Need to Explain to Visitors
Every city has its share of unique quirks and Vancouver is certainly no exception. There is plenty...
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Grammar 101: Alternative or Ulterior Motive
English can be tricky, both for native speakers and for people who pick it up as a second...
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Sunday Snippet: Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand
“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his...
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Connected Minds Cafe & Roastery, Coquitlam
With tongue not so firmly planted in cheek, I like to jest that I am powered by caffeine and...
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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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