An ER Nurse During the Covid 19 Lockdown

by Diane M // March 22, 2020 // No Comments

Here’s a sobering story my writer friend Crista shared with me yesterday. Read the real life experience of an ER nurse and the protocols she must follow to stay safe and sane during this pandemic. Her particular trauma will give... Continue reading →

Pandemic Saga

by Diane M // March 16, 2020 // No Comments

This is an unusual topic to write in a blog post! But, this virus doesn’t care what race or political identity we are. In this day and age we’re all subject to the same germ, the same confusion and alarm... Continue reading →

Psychiatrist Ablow on Trump

by Diane M // March 5, 2020 // No Comments

Anyone remember Psychiatrists? It astounds me that people nowadays don’t honor the field of psychiatry like they used to. We used to have robust discussions in magazines, PBS talk shows re: different medical fields as they related to our culture... Continue reading →

Changes in CA Voting, Be Aware!

by Diane M // February 17, 2020 // No Comments

I’m sure you’ve noticed the new voting pamphlets in your mailbox! I took a few minutes to read them, then researched online for more support – (NOTE: Not all counties in CA will be using the new system, but Los... Continue reading →

CWT Magazine Article – by D De Han

by Diane M // February 4, 2020 // No Comments

I love blogging. Below is an article I wrote on blogging for CWT Online Magazine two years ago – Blogging for Social Justice by Diane De Han · Like many writers, I tried my hand at different writing genres, including... Continue reading →

Raising an Adult: By Stanford Freshman Dean

by Diane M // January 22, 2020 // No Comments

On Twitter it’s fairly obvious some youth are good academically but have little understanding of life. People joke about them cause they get hurt for things they shouldn’t, obsess over certain causes, or expect things that just aren’t going to... Continue reading →

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 →

Marc's Justice

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

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