An Open Letter To Women (and Men) On Courtesy and Dating.

The following is an email letter I wrote to a girl who didn’t have the courage to say ‘no’ to me when I asked her for a follow-up date. It’s self-explanatory. I publish this because I would hope it gives food for thought for both men and women in how you treat others. Not just [...]

Yes Guys, Women Do Notice Your Style

I recall a story on the local news that interviewed women as to whether they cared to be with a guy who could dress. The resounding answer from most of the women was a yes. I guess that was no surprise. Although, it’s still quite surprising as to how many guys really have no sense [...]

Confrontation as a positive and not a negative.

Most people I talk to say they don’t like confronting other people. They don’t like the negativity and possible arguments that can arise from it. I see.
But what else can you do? If it bothers us that much, then the only option is to confront the issue head on. I see confrontation as a positive. [...]

How To Overcome Emotional Tough Times

Regardless if it’s a breakup, troubles with a significant other, family issues, professional issues, personal problems or a bevy of other issues that can cause emotional distress, I have found the following list of initiatives have helped me through the tough times.
If you find yourself heartbroken, mentally and emotionally distracted, or just down and out, [...]

“Your Promise”- (My First Song)

Amazing what a little inspiration can do for you. I managed to write the majority of these lyrics in about 30 minutes. I figure why not. I’ve written a couple poems so I’ll try my hands at writing a song. I was feeling very inspired and the creative juices were just flowing.
Inspiration? Someone having the [...]

Rest In Piece, Max. Truly Man’s Best Friend.

The following is a tribute to Max- the family dog. He lived for about 17 years. I had to put him to sleep today because he was in so much pain.
He was suffering from diarrhea, wouldn’t eat for the past 24 hours, and could no longer stand. His hind legs were too weak. All he [...]

Weird People (From Meetup)

From time to time, I do hear of the comment that some of the local Meetups have weird people in attendance. I never disagreed with this observation. In a big city like DC, you are bound to get a little of everything. You’ll get the ones with little social grace. You’ll get the stalkers. You’ll [...]

Still Better Than Some of Those Older Than Me.

I’m starting to see how much age is nothing but a number, especially in the business world.
Apparently, my thought process is far more sophisticated than many people in their 40s and 50s. I recently had some people tell me that despite my youth, I’m still far more mature and sophisticated than those older than me.

Apparently, It’s Tough Making Female Friends in DC

I got into a couple of recent conversations with some females that led to this conclusion.
I have one female friend, Zakia, who has a girlfriend who is from Austin Texas. She was here for a couple of years and she said that it was tough for her to make girlfriends here in DC. She said [...]

Apparently, I’m A Straight Shooter?

It seems lately that I keep being labeled as a straight shooter from business and social friends alike. Here is one email where a business friend of mine, Des, introduced me to a few of his contacts. He says the following about me;
Dean is a highly trusted colleague, a straight shooter who speaks plainly.
I suppose [...]

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