Building More with Forbidden Lego
Growing up, I thought that I was going to be an architect. I felt that I was reasonably creative...
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Author: Michael Kwan
What’s Up Wednesdays: Dumbwaiter Pitches
Every Wednesday, I gather up five interesting blog posts from around the Internet to share with you. Last week, we took a look at timeshares and roommates and the week before that, I rewarded the top thinkers of the previous...
Read MoreOn the Handling of Trade Show Swag
I’ve been to my fair share of trade shows. Even before I officially embarked on this freelance writing adventure, I covered several local events for The Commentary. I’ve been to everything from food tastings to pet...
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Allow Comments on Older Blog Posts?
It’s a debate that probably won’t see any official and unanimous resolution any time...
Read MoreSunday Snippet: Mary Kay Ash
“Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that so it goes on flying anyway.” While it may not be completely true that you are only limited by your...
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Grammar 101: Mute Point or Moot Point?
Several years back, I remember I was watching an episode of Friends when the Joey character made a...
Read MoreWinner of the “Some Say” Contest
Well, it’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for. As you may remember, I launched the Some Say Contest last Thursday, encouraging Beyond the Rhetoric readers to provide their best “some say” introduction...
Read MoreWhat’s Up Wednesdays: Timeshares, Roommates, and Contest Reminder
Before I get down to the usual speedlink that I do every Wednesday, it’s worth noting that my Some Say Contest contest ends tomorrow morning. There’s about $150 worth of stuff up for grabs, so make sure you enter the...
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The Money Will Not Follow Unless…
The old adage says that if you do what you love, the money will follow. Wouldn’t it be nice...
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Looking Ahead to Vacation Season
Part of the appeal of leading the dot com lifestyle is that I am not bound to a single location or...
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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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