Author Archives: Ryo

Vocabulary in Literature

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Ryo

As I was reading Underworld, I was struck by how many times I had to reach for the dictionary. Sure, not being well-read, my vocabulary isn’t nearly as large as other people’s. I memorized a lot of vocabulary for the … Continue reading →

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Underworld

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Ryo

If you know me in real life, you would know that I’m not a big reader at all. Up until August 2011, in the eight years or so since my last English class, I read exactly one novel (Thirteen Reasons … Continue reading →

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Cherry Boys and How to Have a Boy

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ryo

From some Japanese people, I learned two interesting things recently. The first is that “cherry boy” is slang for a male virgin in Japanese. Why this came to be, I have no idea. I mean, boys don’t have cherries. (Source: … Continue reading →

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The Straight Signal

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Ryo

It’s no secret that I’m a terrible driver. I get nervous whenever I drive. I can’t react quickly to things. I am just not meant to spend my life on the road. One situation where I feel a lot of … Continue reading →

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Alsatian Apple Tart

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Ryo

I ran across several blogs with a recipe for the Alsatian apple tart featured in Dorie Greenspan’s book. It seemed simple enough. So I just had to make it. “As American as apple pie,” people say. But apple tart? Who … Continue reading →

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Counterfeited Straight, Set Over Set, No Action for Rockets

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Ryo

I went to Vegas last weekend, and there was, as there often is, an overabundance of food. I also gambled a bit. And unfortunately, the casino gods just weren’t with me on this trip. One session of poker was memorable … Continue reading →

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Larry Craig David

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Ryo

You may remember a senator named Larry Craig made headlines for his alleged lewd behavior in an airport, back in 2007. When that came up in the news, I couldn’t help but think, where have I heard that name before? … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Ryo

Rather than making the traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, I went for a pumpkin cake instead. I did want something with that familiar pumpkin flavor, just something that felt a bit more… decadent. So I found this pumpkin cake, which … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Ryo

The weather’s gotten cold, and I’ve grown more lonely, so I recently indulged myself and made a red velvet hot chocolate drink. Just for me. Because I have nobody to share it with. But seriously, who would’ve thought to dye … Continue reading →

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Some Gift Ideas

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Ryo

For some reason, I had a hankering for a tourbillon. Mind you, I can’t actually afford to buy a real watch with a tourbillon. But if you happen to have, say, $87,000 lying around, you could do a lot worse … Continue reading →

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