by Darrin Johnson | Jun 23, 2020 | Ruelon, Events, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle
Some like it hot! I certainly do. I love the overbearing heat of the Caribbean, and, when accompanied by a few of my favorite people on the planet, the experience is a recipe for vibrant and colorful conversations on Bavaro Beach in the Dominican Republic. ...
by Darrin Johnson | Jan 14, 2020 | Lifestyle, Events, Ruelon
Desperate times call for desperate measures. For many of us, this is true when life throws a good one – two punch. The economy is up, jobs are abundant (not really), but some folks are still doing a whole lotta trying, just to get up that hill. Despite...
by Darrin Johnson | Dec 20, 2019 | Ruelon, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, 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 | Ruelon, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, 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 | 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 | 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 | Dec 3, 2017 | Ruelon, Events, Lifestyle, Travel
I can never sleep the night before I travel abroad. Double checking my flight status, and checking the pocket of my duffle bag to ensure my passport is there, all consume me to the point of travel insomnia. So much time, organization, and stress goes into setting...
by Darrin Johnson | Jul 14, 2017 | Ruelon, Lifestyle, News, Spirituality, Sports/Entertainment
I’M THE MAN, I’M THE MAN, I’M THE MAN is often the affirmation I recite when I’m pushing through personal boundaries. It’s also the defining chorus lyrics from singer Aloe Blacc’s 2014 hit song, “The Man.” A personal anthem of mine that speaks of self-love,...
by Darrin Johnson | Jul 3, 2017 | Ruelon, Events, Lifestyle, Sports/Entertainment
Summer is well underway and most of us are already approaching our second major national holiday of the year, The Fourth of July. Whether or not you’re planning a stay-cation or gearing up for upcoming destination getaway, it is with deep regret that I must...
