Pages Added For Links To “What To Do In Washington DC”
I finally added a part to the website with what’s essentially my bookmarks for events and things to do in Washington, DC. Because there’s always something going on in DC, the pages that make up the events will be organic, always having new links and items added from time to time. You can visit them here. They’re broken into different More...

Individual RSS Feeds Added
In an attempt to help those who only care to read something specific I write about [i.e. Skinsaphrenia, DC Illustrated, Najwa], I’ve added a page for specific RSS feeds for specific categories and tags. There More...
14 Years Later, I Finally Found the Look that Reflects What’s in My Head
All my life I wanted to be a journalist. Ideally the Redskins beat writer at the Washington Post then eventually I’d move on the become the editor-in-chief. My dream career was to write for the masses. More...
Blogging About, Well, What I Blog About
You know, blogging is hard work. It’s like a part-time job but with no income. It’s a chore. An item on the to do list that never gets completed. And just when you get your blogging schedule down, More...
I’m Now Fully Recovered From Colorblindness
When I took the job at DSU Staffing, I was taking a leap of faith that the IT recruiting world was big enough for every IT staffing company to be successful. The decision was made partly because Manpower for whatever More...
Where I’m Getting My Checks From Now
UPDATE: Well, you can read this post, but really, this one is more interesting. By now everyone knows that recruiting and the staffing industry is a career for me. It’s a passion. There’s a More...
“We’re Getting The Band Back Together…”
After spending the past 3 months at home with Najwa, it’s time for me to get back to work. TSi Staffing and I parted ways in November when they had to layoff 25 percent of the staff [that would only be me, More...
I Mean I Really Love Fatherhood!
Having a child definitely has a way of changing the way you converse with people. One moment you’re deciding which club to go to; the next it’s all about your child. And the more people I can share More...
Introducing Najwa Mi Museo Gaines!!!
Najwa Mi Museo is finally home! No more calling the nurse for room service; no more calling then nurse when Najwa turns red; no more calling the nurse to change a diaper. It’s for real now. So now — I call Nduku! Everyone More...
You’re Invited to Our BaByQ Shower/Cookout!
It’s pretty amazing how two blue lines can change your priorities. Instantly. Nearly seven months ago Nduku and I decided we wanted to have a child. In two months we’ll be welcoming a baby girl into More...









































