by Darrin Johnson | Oct 7, 2019 | Ruelon
Hot Boy Summer is over! I hate to be the bearer of such bad news but if I didn’t shake your souls back to the reality of seasonal change – who would? Fall is upon us and that means men have the option of transitioning into Suave Man Autumn. That isn’t a thing I...
by Darrin Johnson | Oct 1, 2019 | Ruelon
I’ve heard many times throughout my life that looking for employment will be one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have. I also once had the luxury of being dismissive towards that notion because the experience of it would NEVER apply to me. I was wrong. The...
by Darrin Johnson | Aug 12, 2019 | Ruelon
“You’re so beautiful. Give the world a show.” These lyrics from the single You’re so beautiful, featured in a memorable episode of Fox’s glossy, and guilty pleasure Empire, gave us just that. A show with a new pop culture reference. It wasn’t so much the song or...
by Darrin Johnson | Jul 4, 2019 | Ruelon
Give me the good life! Sunshine, white sand, close friends, and more importantly – unlimited alcohol. For many years it’s been the adage I lived by. There is nothing more exciting than anticipating my next opportunity when I can escape to my adoptive Caribbean...
by Darrin Johnson | Jun 1, 2019 | Ruelon
“I’m a classic man. You can be mean when you look this clean, I’m a classic man.” Lyrically speaking, the catchy chorus of the hit song Classic Man echoed by ultra stylish singer Jidenna resonates with me personally. My father, a man who is the biggest male influence...
by Darrin Johnson | May 28, 2019 | Ruelon
The most memorable experiences I’ve had are a result of being of a man of a certain age. My twenties were typical. Throwing a myriad of life choices at the wall just to see what would stick. Unfortunately, I’ve also spent a good amount of that time waiting, as...
by Darrin Johnson | May 24, 2019 | Ruelon
Social gatherings often gave me stomach pains. Avoiding eye contact with people, and trying to remain in the background were my defense techniques to evade the “who are you dating” questions. My responses of course were often rehearsed. Although I was...
by Darrin Johnson | Mar 19, 2019 | Ruelon
It’s rough out here in these social media streets. The world domination of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have evolved to the point of allowing our obsession with being connected, to become part of our daily routine. Move over coffee and bagels, mornings just aren’t...
by Darrin Johnson | Mar 5, 2019 | Ruelon
Your plane has landed. After going through baggage and customs, your exhaustion sets in due to several days of leisure. You are now beginning your second descent back to your reality. Brick by brick, your mind begins to put up a wall of protection. An impenetrable...
