Vancouver Christmas Market 2010: A German Tradition (with Video)
One of the biggest reasons why I love Vancouver is that we really do celebrate our...
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Author: Michael Kwan
Grammar 101: Past and Passed
English can be a very tricky language, even for people who consider it to be their native tongue. There are all sorts of nuances, rules, and exceptions to every rule. Just when you think you’re getting the hang of it,...
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Sunday Snippet: Charles Dickens
“I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind,...
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The Wiki: Origin, History, and Etymology
Maybe it’s because of all the recent news about WikiLeaks and Julian Assange. Maybe...
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Do You Have a Job, a Career, or a Calling?
To some people, this may seem like a simple matter of semantics, but I think there is something...
Read MoreWhat’s Up Wednesdays: Marathon Chicken?
As you may already know, every Wednesday I share a number of different blog posts that I have encountered in the preceding week. This is my small way of giving back to the blogging community, because no blog should exist in...
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Empty Goals (or the Dog that Caught the Car)
Far be it for me to say that I know all about the meaning of life. I don’t think anyone has...
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What I Will and Will Not Buy Generic
For most intents and purposes, saving a dollar is almost as good as earning an extra dollar. The...
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Sunday Snippet: Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell
“I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.” You can’t...
Read MoreCurrent Books on My Reading List
Part of what it takes to be a successful football player is to study the tapes of other successful football players. Following the same kind of logic, one of the ways that I work to improve my writing ability is to read. I read...
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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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