Jan. ’20 Book, Blog Update

by Diane M // January 15, 2020 // No Comments

Here are some tidbits on what’s going on behind the scenes with my book and blog: The first major part of “Dying for Attention in Portland” is a memoir sharing the daily/weekly events of my son’s homicide investigation and my... Continue reading →

Was Jesus a Socialist?

by Diane M // December 28, 2019 // No Comments

Apparently there’s biblical proof that He was, said this young troll on Twitter recently. Few months back I was reading the tweet of a progressive politician when this young female on the thread told me Jesus was a socialist! She... Continue reading →

Odd Merry Christmas

by Diane M // December 24, 2019 // No Comments

Merry Christmas !! Religious holidays are not just a time of joyful celebration but also a time of tension! The holy family knew it, we know it. We put alot of effort into holiday planning & festivities but many... Continue reading →

Book Intro: ‘Dying for Attention in Portland’

by Diane M // November 8, 2019 // No Comments

Here’s a portion of the Introduction to my book. It helps set the stage for the book’s emphasis. (Remember, the book is not like MJ blog in every respect!). Please read the Preface also to prepare for the tone of... Continue reading →

Really … ‘Down with Prayers & Kind Thoughts’

by Diane M // November 1, 2019 // No Comments

There are some things people should not question! Like ‘prayers’ for instance. This chant on social media where people are saying ‘enough with prayers and thoughts, we want action’, is really sorta silly. Prayers are meant to heal, protect or... Continue reading →

2nd Hardest Post I’ve Ever Written

by Diane M // October 28, 2019 // 1 Comment

I don’t know where to start! I’ve been on Twitter for over a year, discovering how it truly works, who it impacts. It’s way different from FB. It’s a platform that shares news stories from recognized news outlets as well... Continue reading →

5th Anniversary, It Still Hurts

by Diane M // October 16, 2019 // No Comments

At this time of year I get a ‘visitor’, a specter reminding me of a painful event. I’m used to it now, I can’t fight it. It’s not right to do so either cause it cheapens life. Even tho Marc’s... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Son, Missing You

by Diane M // September 30, 2019 // No Comments

It’s Fall. The color’s and temperatures are changing but not my memory! My son, my son has been removed from this place called earth and it’s his birthday today! I know most of you are busy with your own concerns... Continue reading →

Voting Tribes in America? (NYT Article)

by Diane M // September 24, 2019 // No Comments

Who’s determining the direction of our country? Have you always just let the State or National leaders do what they want? Do you think everything will work out for you cause you work hard and don’t bother anyone? The love... Continue reading →

“Dying for Attention in Portland”, New Title

by Diane M // September 18, 2019 // No Comments

“DYING FOR ATTENTION IN PORTLAND” “In this impersonal world here’s an intimate look at how relationships are the most important influences in our lives” – There’s no book on surviving your child! Your ‘new normal’ is your own construct to... Continue reading →

Marc's Justice

Finding justice and clarity in life after my son's murder

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