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Day 2 – The Inflection Point
I’m at an inflection point in my life, if you will. I’m facing what I hope is just a blip on the screen—but it could very well be a...
Darrian Douglas
Apr 61 min read
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The Intersection of AI and Artistic Imagination
In today’s rapidly evolving creative landscape, artificial intelligence has firmly established its presence. AI can already produce...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 312 min read
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From Ten Kids to Thousands: The Journey of SLAC
Over the last few months, the Second Line Arts Collective team has been in the trenches—working hard to fund each of our core programs,...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 282 min read
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Who Gave Them Power
Is it not our fault that wars persist? We watch as nations destroy each other, as lives are reduced to numbers on a screen. We act...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 242 min read
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Freedom for Whom?
The current political climate in the United States is profoundly toxic, and in truth, this is not a recent development. I began to notice...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 232 min read
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I Ain't No Saint
Pretending to be the person the world wants—the one our parents, teachers, and friends expect—might just be the oldest performance known...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 232 min read
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Perfection
I'm sitting alone in my hotel room, thinking back to last summer’s vacation. It was wonderful—Skylar's excitement at being in a hotel...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 221 min read
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Dear Human
Creating has always been essential to human expression. I imagine music came first—because of our voices. Even simple conversation is...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 211 min read
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The Window
I’m sitting in my hotel room, one of those sleek, modern spaces perched high in a towering glass box. Across the way stands another...
Darrian Douglas
Mar 192 min read
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My Epic Travel Day
Okay, folks, gather 'round, because you think your travel stories are wild? Hold my lukewarm, airport-coffee-flavored beverage. My...
Darrian Douglas
Feb 193 min read
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The Creator’s Experiment
To live is the ultimate experiment. I wonder what the creator’s purpose for this experiment might be. They must be enamored with...
Darrian Douglas
Nov 23, 20241 min read
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You Betrayed Me.
At some point in every person’s life, you’ll face betrayal. It’s an interesting experience, especially for a cis man. For years, you...
Darrian Douglas
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Who Broke You?
When I was a boy, hitting children was so normal that I didn’t know a single kid who wasn’t hit by their parents. This fact wasn’t lost...
Darrian Douglas
Aug 13, 20243 min read
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The Divine Power
Bringing to life what once existed only in my imagination has always been my superpower. Yet, there are times when I forget that this...
Darrian Douglas
Aug 10, 20241 min read
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Embrace Your Inner Strength
Growing up, my mother often told me, “Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you.” While I’ve generally found...
Darrian Douglas
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Holding Space
I have a friend who’s going through a rough patch, dealing with the profound loss of their mother. They’re navigating the depths of...
Darrian Douglas
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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A West Coast Dream
Hey Folks! I’m currently relaxing in Seattle, taking in the comfort of a condo provided by the venue where we’ll be performing tonight....
Darrian Douglas
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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A Memory Resurfaced
Lately, the universe has been pulling me back to a day I'd like to forget forever. It lives in the dark crevices of my soul. I've pushed...
Darrian Douglas
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Living Between Worlds
In this season of life, I often feel like a visitor in my own home. Many months, I spend more nights in hotel rooms and on airplanes than...
Darrian Douglas
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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The Value In Disagreeing
The art of disagreeing has never been my strong suit, but as I age, I've realized the value of respectfully disagreeing is at an all-time...
Darrian Douglas
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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