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Five Ways Adalynn's Childhood Will Differ from Mine » Beyond the Rhetoric
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Five Ways Adalynn’s Childhood Will Differ from Mine. October 17th, 2014 by Michael Kwan. The generation gap is obvious enough. For my parents’ generation, color television may have still been relatively new and the channel selection was certainly more limited. For my parents, it was a struggle to make a new life for themselves in Canada, whereas I’m firmly established and ensconced as a Canadian. When Adalynn showed up last month. Except, this time, it would be. Saving Pennies Makes No Cents. A penny cer...
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Personal Development Archives » Beyond the Rhetoric
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Archive for the ‘Personal Development’ Category. Sunday Snippet: Jesse Itzler. August 14th, 2016. 8220;He showed me, proved to me right there, that there was so much more, we’re all capable of so much more than we think we are.” The quoted statistics on the matter can vary considerably, but it is generally assumed to be true that the majority of new businesses will fail within the first few […]. Posted in Personal Development. Sunday Snippet: Eddie Huang. July 31st, 2016. Posted in Personal Development.
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Archive for the ‘Stuff’ Category. What’s Up Wednesdays: Making Decisions. August 17th, 2016. It’s Wednesday, so that means it’s time to get over those hump day blues with a whirlwind tour of the blogosphere again. We start off with Trent Hamm coming to terms with being cheap. For the longest time, he insisted that he was simply being “frugal,” because being “cheap” carries a different set of connotations. […]. Tags: back to school. My So-Called Instagram Life. August 12th, 2016. August 10th, 2016. As has...
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About Beyond the Rhetoric. Hi I’m Michael Kwan and this is my blog. Beyond the Rhetoric is partly professional and partly personal in nature, serving as a creative outlet where I can let my creativity flow freely without the inhibitions and restrictions of client specifications. I make my living as a full-time freelance writer. Do you recognize me from somewhere else? Want to follow me online? And of course, if you have any suggestions or constructive criticism, hit me up via the contact page. What’...
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On Being the Only Dad at Story Time » Beyond the Rhetoric
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On Being the Only Dad at Story Time. May 21st, 2015 by Michael Kwan. Things are going to be different. For my little girl. For starters, we’ve been taking her to baby story time at the local public library. This gives her a chance, if nothing else, to be exposed to other babies her age. We read stories and sing Raffi songs. It’s a great little program and it’s completely free to attend. Looking around the room each week, though, the demographic mix became quickly apparent. I’m the only dad here. I am inc...
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What's Up Wednesdays: Geeky Edition » Beyond the Rhetoric
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What’s Up Wednesdays: Geeky Edition. May 20th, 2015 by Michael Kwan. It’s true that Instagram is filled with #foodporn and selfies. It’s also true that you can find a pretty diverse group of people on the photo-centric social network, as Zach Rosenberg. Has unearthed some very geeky dads on Instagram. If you prefer to get geeky with your food, then you’re in luck too. Local gastronomes Dennis and May Pang. Had the opportunity to indulge in the 9th Annual Spot Prawn Festival. Asserts that he doesn’t...
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Archive for the ‘Parenting’ Category. 10 Lessons I Want to Teach My Daughter. August 16th, 2016. Dear Adalynn, Despite what I may have led you to believe, your father really has no idea what he’s doing. I’ve just been making it up as a I go along, putting on this show of confidence and competence for your sake. As we continue on this journey together, I hope to pass my 30 […]. Tags: being a dad. Sunday Snippet: Walk a Little Slower, Daddy. August 7th, 2016. Do You Let Your Kids Win? July 28th, 2016.
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The Power of Word-of-Mouse Marketing » Beyond the Rhetoric
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The Power of Word-of-Mouse Marketing. March 31st, 2009 by Michael Kwan. Most of us have heard the term “word-of-mouth” when it comes to marketing efforts. If a friend of mine raves about a new burger joint, there’s a good chance that I’ll pay that new restaurant a visit. For freelance writers. And other independent business owners, word-of-mouth can be a great source of new business. Cost Advantages of Word-of-Mouse. While there are certainly some exceptions, most freelance writers simply do not have the...
