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...
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Darrian Douglas
Aug 133 min
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...
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Darrian Douglas
Aug 101 min
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...
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Darrian Douglas
Jul 282 min
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...
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Darrian Douglas
Jul 252 min
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...
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Darrian Douglas
Jul 242 min
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....
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Darrian Douglas
Jul 102 min
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...
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Darrian Douglas
Jun 272 min
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...
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Darrian Douglas
Jun 262 min
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...
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Darrian Douglas
Jun 232 min
My Father's Mistakes
My father was a musician in his 20s – not just any musician, but one in a popular band, juggling fame with a young wife and family. In an...
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Darrian Douglas
Jun 222 min
What Value Does Music Offer in 2024?
As you can imagine, most of the folks who I follow and those who follow me are either musicians or passionate music lovers. Recently, on...
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Darrian Douglas
Jun 71 min
I Will Die
In a world where truth often seems undervalued, music stands as a sanctuary for us all. To me, it represents the last bastion of hope for...
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Darrian Douglas
Jun 62 min
The Journey
This year marks the 8th anniversary of the Sanaa Music Workshop, a proud product of Second Line Arts Collective. Our vision for this...
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Darrian Douglas
Jun 22 min
I'm Leaving You
Leaving is always the hardest part. It's something I never fully grasped when I chose this path. The sacrifices are immense. I constantly...
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Darrian Douglas
May 262 min
The Myth of Forgiveness
In today's world, there's a pervasive demand for forgiveness. "Forgiveness is for you," they say. "Set yourself free," they insist. But...
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Darrian Douglas
May 233 min
Urgency
I recently read something about urgency that inspired me to write you this letter. When I was a child, the concept of urgency was foreign...
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Darrian Douglas
May 213 min
Challenging Masculine Norms
As an "older" millennial, I've come to realize that vitality fades with age, and you can't eat French fries every day. More importantly,...
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Darrian Douglas
May 162 min
Love and Freedom
I recently had a conversation with a friend about the adventure of falling in love. When I asked how many times they’d been in love,...
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Darrian Douglas
May 142 min
A Day in the Life
Yesterday was a classic musician's day, the kind I haven't experienced in a while. I woke up at 5 am, groggily stumbled into the shower,...
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Darrian Douglas
May 132 min
The AI Revolution: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Creativity
The world is changing at breakneck speed. It's fascinating to live in an era where you can become an expert in almost anything with the...
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