#speedlink

Would you believe that the What's Up Wednesdays series on this blog has been running for 14 years?! That's got to be over 100 in human years, right?

I’ve been doing this “put words up on the internet” thing for a very long time. Before Beyond the Rhetoric launched in 2006, I ran Now That’s Entertainment, first as an email list in 1999 and then later on as a Geocities site. Remember Geocities? It goes without saying that the internet has changed a lot in the past 20+ years. But, at the same time, old habits die hard. And maybe What’s Up…

Taking a slightly different approach to this month's speedlink, focusing on a few dads and what they've been doing with Instagram Reels. Enjoy!

I know I say this almost every month, but how it already the end of the month again?! When we were kids, sometimes it felt like summer break lasted forever. Now, we blink our eyes and several years have already passed us by. Maybe that’s all the more reason why we need to document our days better. And so, with that thought in mind, we begin with the August speedlink. I’m taking a different…

As we approach the end of another month (and the middle of summer break), let's take a moment for a mental health check. How are you doing? Is feeling alone the new normal?

I’m going to keep bringing up the topic of mental health, because it continues to be a huge challenge for so many of us in modern society. As much as I’d like to think we’ve lifted the taboo on discussions about depression and anxiety, the truth is we’ve still got a lot of work to do to break through that social stigma. We all struggle in our own way. So, let’s talk about it a little more…

I spend just a little too much time watching YouTube videos. I can't possibly be alone in this. Here's what I've been watching lately. What about you?

Remember when I used to do the What’s Up Wednesdays speedlink every week? Even though it’s been a monthly feature for some time now, I feel like I’m one the few bloggers left who do speedlinks at all. I’m taking a slightly different approach this time around as I dive into some videos from my YouTube watch history. Do you follow any of these channels too? Alex on Autos – 2021 Kia Sorento As you…

Adulting is hard. Living as a visible minority, even if you're "born here," is hard. Be prepared for some hard truths, kids. And remember Father's Day is right around the corner.

Every month, I gather up some share-worthy content from around the web and share it with you here with the What’s Up Wednesdays series. I originally wanted to say “from around the blogosphere,” but I stopped myself for two reasons. First, I feel like I’d be dating myself. (Do people still talk about a blogosphere?) Second, these round-ups don’t have to be just blog posts…. though that’s what…

In this month's speedlink, we discuss the plight of the friendless American male, the privilege of failure, the cultural impact of bubble tea and more.

To the best of my recollection, I’ve been doing some version of this “speedlink” series for well over a decade at this point. It started out as — and mostly continues to be — a way for me to give back to the blogging community that has given me so much. But, in more recent years, the scope of “online content” and the online “content creator” has expanded greatly. That’s why I’ve done roundups of…

We all know how much of a bottomless pit YouTube can be with its endless stream of recommendations. Here's what I've been watching lately. What about you?

Hey all. I decided to take a slightly different approach to this month’s speedlink. Rather than go on another whirlwind tour of the blogosphere — do people still use that term? — I thought I’d share some great YouTube videos I’ve watched lately. I’ve embedded them all below for your convenience. I’ve admired Stephen Colbert for many years. After he finished up with The Colbert Report, I was…

Parenting is hard at the best of times. It's even harder during a pandemic when you're also navigating the wintertime blues and juggling the needs of a newborn. Got any parental guidance to share?

Before jumping into your regularly scheduled programming with this month’s speedlink, excuse me as I toot my own horn a little. Beyond the Rhetoric is my blog, after all, so we’ve got to allow for some occasional shameless self-promotion, right? Trust me. It’s good stuff though. I only share good stuff. Remember last summer when I defended Burnaby Heights as the best neighbourhood in Metro…