Sitemap - 2021 - Ryka's Most Excellent World :)

"I Hope This Note Finds You Well"

As Real as Ever: Santa Claus, Hermit Crabs, Cliff Swallows, and Happy Holidays no Matter What May Happen Next.

For All We Pray: Nightmares, Jet Lag, Proper Hydration, and the Power of a Good Night's Sleep

Yes. There was a Crapper.

When Buddhas Fall: Thoughts on Humans. Thoughts of Trees.

Simply Divine: Giving thanks to Disney, Drag, and the Wonder of the Japanese Toilet (and Costco Hot Dogs)

Writing for the Living. Writing for the Dead: Being a Trans Writer on the Transgender Day of Remembrance and Every Day After.

Pachelbel's Head Canon: Buddha’s Scallions, Marvel’s Gen-X Queers, and the Practical Beauty of You-Do-You

When Something Just Works: Corn Tortillas, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and the Brilliance of Charlotte Perriand

Sometimes It Can be a Little Rocky...

Komodo Dragons, Robitussin DM, and Rush Hour Driving in Los Angeles

Getting Schooled: Unpasteurized Beef Jerky, Chopin’s Rubato, and the Blowfish of My Dreams

A Question of Beauty: Supermarkets, Supersymmetry, and the Genius of Kevyn Aucoin

Las Vegas, Ichthyosaurs, and the Indelible Absence of God

Sing a Song of Sidequests: Snoop Dogg, Hulk, mRNA, and a Happy Sousaphone

Extra Stuff! I am featured in NBC Asian America :D

Anthropic Principles, Ping-Pong Balls, and a Very Ridiculous Universe

Welcome to “Ryka’s Most Excellent World"

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