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Darrian Douglas
Apr 302 min read
Dad Bod
When I was at my peak health, I struggled with body image issues. I couldn't see myself as matching the ideals portrayed in magazines....
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Darrian Douglas
Apr 272 min read
Echoes of a Changing Era
Amid the vivid mosaic of the mid-1980s, an era marked by profound societal transformations that sculpted sharp divisions across the...
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Darrian Douglas
Apr 172 min read
Patience in Planting
How Y'all? Growing up in Mississippi, planting and harvesting were common topics, often framed within a religious context in our rural...
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Darrian Douglas
Apr 32 min read
Working on working
Ever wonder what musicians get up to when we're not touring? Maybe you haven't, but I'm here to shed some light either way. I've been...
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Darrian Douglas
Mar 162 min read
Story Time
I haven’t had the chance to share this yet, but I've been on the road for about a week with Jazz at Lincoln Center's Sing and Swing. It’s...
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Darrian Douglas
Mar 142 min read
A father's sin
When we neglect self-evaluation, we risk repeating our ancestors' mistakes. This concept holds true not only in large-scale scenarios...
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Darrian Douglas
Mar 142 min read
How to Cope with Grief
In the quiet moments away from life's distractions, I find myself dreaming of family members who have transitioned to the next life. When...
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Darrian Douglas
Mar 53 min read
Echoes of Jim Crow: A Tale of Two Grandfathers
In the intricately woven narrative of my Mississippi heritage, two figures emerge in stark contrast: my grandfathers. Set against the...
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Darrian Douglas
Mar 41 min read
American Fiction
American Fiction was outstanding. While I was soaking it in, I jotted down this one line. It's my whole take on the film: The...
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Darrian Douglas
Feb 292 min read
Skylar's Lesson in Individuality
Yesterday, something happened that gave me pause. We were picking up Skylar from school, and as we drove home, she shared a moment that,...
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Darrian Douglas
Feb 142 min read
A Parent's Heart in the Storm
Hey Y'all, These past couple of days have been all about hitting the reset button for me. We've been through a storm again – our little...
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Darrian Douglas
Feb 12 min read
Dear Wife
Today isn't just another day; it's a day to celebrate the most extraordinary person in my life – my wife. Her birthday is a reminder of...
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Darrian Douglas
Jan 212 min read
Shadows of Tomorrow
This job is truly unique. It's like living a dream, a whirlwind adventure through hotel rooms, tropical islands, and savoring wine in...
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Darrian Douglas
Jan 72 min read
New Visions
Hey Y'all, It's another moment in this whirlwind we call life, and here I am, pondering the eternal question: what do I want right now?...
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Darrian Douglas
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Authenticty
In my journey through life, I've come to realize that authenticity is not just a trait; it's my superpower. The more I embrace the most...
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Darrian Douglas
Dec 19, 20232 min read
The End.
Today, my thoughts are heavy, tinged with a profound realization about life's fleeting nature. In just the past 48 hours, I've lost two...
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Darrian Douglas
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Creative Awakening
Hey Y'all, It's December 16th, 2023, and the clock reads 5:38 am. Here I am, in my basement, a sanctuary where the early morning...
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Darrian Douglas
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Notes from the Road
As the year 2023 winds down, I find myself in a reflective state, nestled between the exhilarating highs and the inevitable lows of a...
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Darrian Douglas
Dec 5, 20232 min read
A Year of Growth and Gratitude
As I nestle into the familiar comfort of my basement, a space that has become my sanctuary for reflection, I find myself enveloped in a...
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