If the Grass Is Greener on the Other Side…
The grass always looks greener on the other side. It’s a saying that you hear all the time...
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Author: Michael Kwan
Grammar 101: How to Use “Moneys”
Sometimes, when something sounds wrong in English, it’s actually right. This can be terribly confusing for both native speakers and for people who are learning English as a second language. A great example of this is the...
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Sunday Snippet: Umair Haque
“Not that everything you do will end up a masterpiece. But you should paint it like it could...
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My Most (Fill in the Blank) Blog Posts
Some time back, I was tagged by Chang Guohua to do a post like this. In short, the goal is to...
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Happiness = Perceived Progress and Control
Many people falsely assume that they would be happiest with a job that pays the most money. This...
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What’s Up Wednesdays: All About Perspective
In case you’re new to these parts, What’s Up Wednesdays is a weekly feature on Beyond...
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Hakkaku Ramen Japanese Noodle Restaurant, Burnaby
When I used to live near Main Street, I was surrounded by a lot of great food options. There are...
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Sunday Snippet: Henry David Thoreau
“It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.” Some people...
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Movie Reviews: Arthur (2011) and March of the Penguins (2005)
Arthur (2011) For some reason or another, I’ve become a big fan of the Russell Brand brand...
Read MoreGrammar 101: Epilogue, Prologue, Preface…
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...
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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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