Foodie Friday: Portland Donuts and More Good Food
Portland is known for a lot of things. It’s known for its hipster culture, its dedication to...
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Author: Michael Kwan
Praise vs. Encouragement: Yes, There Is a Difference
Is it just me? Whenever I am presented with any sort of insight into the world of parenting and...
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Sonnet Sunday: Metrotown of My Youth
I have oddly specific memoriesAbout the Metrotown of my childhoodSan Francisco’s kitschy...
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[VIDEO] Driving Across a Four-Mile Bridge
So, you’ve already seen the Oregon Zoo train. And you’ve already gone ghost hunting on...
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What’s Up Wednesdays: It’s Gonna Be May
Roses are red. April is grey. But in a few days… well, I’m sure you’ve seen the...
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[VLOG] Oregon Coast from Cannon Beach to Astoria
Some places on my travel bucket list are a little more attainable than others. Making it to...
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Sunday Snippet: Emil Cioran (1911–1995)
Anxiety is not provoked: it tries to find a justification for itself, and in order to do so seizes...
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Grammar 101: A Home Is Not a House
For better or for worse, I have a habit of getting caught up in semantics. Word choice matters to...
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[VLOG] Tradewinds Condo Hotel in Seaside, Oregon
Yup, I’m still working my way through all the footage I got during our spring break road...
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Sonnet Sunday: Valar Morghulis
All men must die; that’s Valar MorghulisCould be by Dracarys, could be crossbowChaos is a...
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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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