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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“I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round, as a good time; a kind,...
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Maybe it’s because of all the recent news about WikiLeaks and Julian Assange. Maybe...
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To some people, this may seem like a simple matter of semantics, but I think there is something...
Read MoreAs 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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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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For most intents and purposes, saving a dollar is almost as good as earning an extra dollar. The...
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“I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it.” You can’t...
Read MorePart 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...
Read MoreWhen two words sound like they are referring the same thing, it can be very easy to confuse them. While debt and deficit both feature prominently in the same kinds of discussions, they have wholly different meanings and are not...
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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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