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 things we have” – There’s no book on surviving your child! Only the deepest self reflection can give you... Continue reading →

First Article on Morning of Marc’s Stabbing

by Diane M // September 15, 2019 // 1 Comment

Love makes us feel connected …. always. I don’t want to forget my son, I don’t want to lessen Marc’s importance in my life, even after he’s gone from this earth. No one wants to lose a child so brutally.... Continue reading →

Book Contract!

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

I was offered a book publishing contract last week, I’m very excited and sharing some details! Trilogy accepted my book concept after only reading 3 chapters. The initial interview with them helped me feel it was the ‘right fit’ ….... Continue reading →

On Mass Murders …. From my Pastor

by Diane M // August 9, 2019 // 1 Comment

Many are asking questions re: the 3 recent mass shootings in a row. People want to have answers to our epidemic, they want clarity not confusing rationale based on guns or politics! Murder is not new, but mass murder is... Continue reading →

Marc's Justice

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

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