by Darrin Johnson | Feb 13, 2020 | Events, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Ruelon
Hey Ruelon Tribe, So apparently my last two blog posts disappeared into thin air and although I have my initial drafts, they weren’t my finalized edits (always back up). Unfortunately I cannot recreate the vibe, nor headspace I was in at the time so we’ll simply move...
by Darrin Johnson | Dec 20, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Spirituality
It’s that time of year. You know the time. When people are filled with cheer, you’re begging your friend to make you that fresh batch of coquito, and feeling as if watching the ball drop on the sofa New Year’s Eve is a much better idea than an awkward holiday party....
by Darrin Johnson | Nov 16, 2019 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Travel
“King Kong ain’t got nothing on me.” Of course no one in their right mind would argue with Denzel Washington, Hollywood’s own melanin ruler of the thespian throne. For the man who ferociously delivered the now infamous line in Training Day, it’s hard to believe that...
by Darrin Johnson | Jun 30, 2018 | Fitness, Health and Wellness, Ruelon
There is something to be said about silence being golden. This phrase may sound familiar as it was drilled into many of our heads since childhood. Particularly by our mothers, often exercising their maternal right to have the final word. The same rule of thumb...
by Darrin Johnson | Feb 23, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Travel
Spring is right around the corner and most of us have already booked some much needed time away from the hustle and bustle. As we take on the daunting task of planning our fun in the sun, here are 5 helpful tips you can use to ensure that your attention to detail post...
by Darrin Johnson | Jan 26, 2018 | Fitness, Health and Wellness, News, Ruelon
I wasn’t concerned about the lighting tonight. It was not about taking a million selfies, only to weed out the bad ones. These last few photographs were about me seeing myself in all my gynecamastia glory for the very last time. I wanted a snapshot of what got me to...
by Darrin Johnson | Dec 18, 2017 | Fitness, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Spirituality
We live in a world where social media and its influence is a force to be reckoned with. It has, particularly as it relates to men, allowed us to join our women counterparts with being objectified whether voluntarily, or involuntarily. At a time when the amount of...
by Darrin Johnson | Jun 12, 2017 | Fashion, Fitness, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Sports/Entertainment, Travel
A long time ago in a suburb far away (Long Island), My dad once told me that when it comes to clothes, choose quality over quantity. He went on to add that every man should own a tailored suit, a pair of good black dress shoes, a subtle fragrance, and a good watch. If...
by Darrin Johnson | Apr 13, 2017 | Events, Fashion, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Travel
Circuit events or “Prides” as it’s affectionately called in the black gay community, was something I avoided like the plague in the past. My perception of these events was that they were a ridiculous opportunity for individuals who led a vapid existence to have...
