by Darrin Johnson | Jul 26, 2026 | Lifestyle, News, Ruelon, Spirituality, Travel
The bags are packed with fits for the resorts and summer nights on the rooftop. What bad economy? That appears to be the response from many men to critics judging them for escaping the rat race this summer. When I’m wrong, I’ll admit it, but I had no clue folks were...
by Darrin Johnson | May 29, 2026 | Events, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Travel
We can make anything a thing, including bad weather. Memorial Day weekend, aka DC Black Pride, is now behind us, and in true fashion, we turned a gloomy forecast into sunshine. The Weather Girls themselves accurately predicted the forecast because it was definitely...
by Darrin Johnson | May 21, 2026 | Events, Ruelon, Travel
We didn’t start the fire. It was always burning since the world’s been turning. Many folks are deciding what summer looks like given our current climate. Gas prices are soaring, groceries cost a kidney, and “We outside” is looking more like “We inside.” Particularly...
by Darrin Johnson | Sep 19, 2025 | Fashion, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Travel
Brown-nosing is an art form. A skill not only suited for office politics but, according to YouTube men’s style vloggers, for fashion as well. I’ve shared my love of content creators over the years—some of whom are in heavy rotation during my weekend decompression...
by Darrin Johnson | Sep 14, 2025 | Events, Lifestyle, News, Ruelon, Sports/Entertainment, Travel
Time Ain’t Forever We all know this, right? It’s an inevitable truth that younger generations are deluded into thinking doesn’t apply to them. I recently had the unfortunate luck of scrolling on Instagram and came upon a post from a user who apparently found the...
by Darrin Johnson | Sep 13, 2023 | Events, Lifestyle, Ruelon, Travel
Your vacation has been approved. You’ve packed a luggage full of fits, toiletries, and a pair of crisp, non-creased Jordans. Your direct flight from JFK was on time and chartered a seamless journey from New York City to the shores of Bavaro, a beach in Punta Cana...
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 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...