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DiAnna has passed

It is with tremendous sadness that I pass along the news that @DiAnna has passed away on 9/13/24. She left her mark on DP, just as she did in the lives of her family and friends. She was a staff member here for many years (DM from 2012-2021 and Mod from 2021-2024) and was loved by so many of us. She will be truly missed.

Rest in peace Di and know that you led a life well lived.
Farewell, DiAnna.
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Oh, no. DiAnnna was one of the older members (16 years). That's always sad.

Anybody remember Cherokee (Justin)? I suspect most if us aren't even here anymore. He died in 2009, a year after DiAnna became a member. But the system marked him as "banned" afterwards for whatever reason. Maybe it was about his wife using his account to inform us (per his wishes) or maybe it was a part of the system later cleaning out membership accounts along the way. I know his account being "Banned" wasn't malicious. He was respected and a respectful member.

I hope [MODs] you maintain DiAnna's membership account. It does no harm and it offers a sense that she is still around. This site offers a sort of refuge for a lot of people who want a place to air out their opinions and gripes about things. And "things" are all most of it is. But to lose a member like DiAnna tends to shatter that "safe place." I'd like to come across a former post of hers, years from now, and not see "Banned."
 
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Thank you to @Top Cat who suggested someone track me down with this devastating news. I've been traveling for work and only found out this morning. And I can barely type this out.

I joined DP in 2012 and this crazy lady was one of the first who took me under her wing. "Pull yourself together Tres" was a constant private message she sent me. DiAnna was there for me when I lost beloved pets. She comforted me when I needed it. She was....Debate Politics for me, in every which way you can think of.

Like she did with @Superfly, DiAnna reached out to me a few years ago when I briefly left and convinced me to come back. I missed her posts. I missed the love that she shared. I missed everything about HER, so I came back. I am glad I did to spend a few more years with her.

When the news caught up with me, I cried like a baby. Fetal position crying. So many memories flew into my head. All of them good. All of them filled with love. The memories of the impact she made on my life....all there. I searched in my mind for a song that I think personifies DiAnna. This is I believe one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It's a love song, but it so embodies DiAnna. Gentle lady. Set sail before the sun, feel the warmth that's just begun. Share each and every dream, they belong to everyone.

Sail high DiAnna. Sail to the sun. Don't rest. Dance, sing, party, be free. Be you. You were a giant in my life. I will never, ever forget you.

 
Thank you to @Top Cat who suggested someone track me down with this devastating news. I've been traveling for work and only found out this morning. And I can barely type this out.

I joined DP in 2012 and this crazy lady was one of the first who took me under her wing. "Pull yourself together Tres" was a constant private message she sent me. DiAnna was there for me when I lost beloved pets. She comforted me when I needed it. She was....Debate Politics for me, in every which way you can think of.

Like she did with @Superfly, DiAnna reached out to me a few years ago when I briefly left and convinced me to come back. I missed her posts. I missed the love that she shared. I missed everything about HER, so I came back. I am glad I did to spend a few more years with her.

When the news caught up with me, I cried like a baby. Fetal position crying. So many memories flew into my head. All of them good. All of them filled with love. The memories of the impact she made on my life....all there. I searched in my mind for a song that I think personifies DiAnna. This is I believe one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It's a love song, but it so embodies DiAnna. Gentle lady. Set sail before the sun, feel the warmth that's just begun. Share each and every dream, they belong to everyone.

Sail high DiAnna. Sail to the sun. Don't rest. Dance, sing, party, be free. Be you. You were a giant in my life. I will never, ever forget you.



What a beautiful post. ❤️
 
Thank you to @Top Cat who suggested someone track me down with this devastating news. I've been traveling for work and only found out this morning. And I can barely type this out.

I joined DP in 2012 and this crazy lady was one of the first who took me under her wing. "Pull yourself together Tres" was a constant private message she sent me. DiAnna was there for me when I lost beloved pets. She comforted me when I needed it. She was....Debate Politics for me, in every which way you can think of.

Like she did with @Superfly, DiAnna reached out to me a few years ago when I briefly left and convinced me to come back. I missed her posts. I missed the love that she shared. I missed everything about HER, so I came back. I am glad I did to spend a few more years with her.

When the news caught up with me, I cried like a baby. Fetal position crying. So many memories flew into my head. All of them good. All of them filled with love. The memories of the impact she made on my life....all there. I searched in my mind for a song that I think personifies DiAnna. This is I believe one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It's a love song, but it so embodies DiAnna. Gentle lady. Set sail before the sun, feel the warmth that's just begun. Share each and every dream, they belong to everyone.

Sail high DiAnna. Sail to the sun. Don't rest. Dance, sing, party, be free. Be you. You were a giant in my life. I will never, ever forget you.


Great post
. Also great to hear from you...

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I’m going to read some of her books. If my research is correct, she was a romance novelist. It’s not normally my genre, but I’d do anything right now to feel close to her again.
Yes, with kind of a travelogue/historical focus, so she traveled quite a bit for her research. Nora Roberts was her mentor, and Di spoke very highly of her.
 
Thank you to @Top Cat who suggested someone track me down with this devastating news. I've been traveling for work and only found out this morning. And I can barely type this out.

I joined DP in 2012 and this crazy lady was one of the first who took me under her wing. "Pull yourself together Tres" was a constant private message she sent me. DiAnna was there for me when I lost beloved pets. She comforted me when I needed it. She was....Debate Politics for me, in every which way you can think of.

Like she did with @Superfly, DiAnna reached out to me a few years ago when I briefly left and convinced me to come back. I missed her posts. I missed the love that she shared. I missed everything about HER, so I came back. I am glad I did to spend a few more years with her.

When the news caught up with me, I cried like a baby. Fetal position crying. So many memories flew into my head. All of them good. All of them filled with love. The memories of the impact she made on my life....all there. I searched in my mind for a song that I think personifies DiAnna. This is I believe one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It's a love song, but it so embodies DiAnna. Gentle lady. Set sail before the sun, feel the warmth that's just begun. Share each and every dream, they belong to everyone.

Sail high DiAnna. Sail to the sun. Don't rest. Dance, sing, party, be free. Be you. You were a giant in my life. I will never, ever forget you.


So glad you are well Tres. You were missed tremendously by a lot more than just me. And you are most welcome for the shout out. I knew you two were close. And yes DiAnna left a huge void here. She touched everyone in such a positive way.

FWIW... We could sure use that wicked sense of humor of yours around here. Especially during election time.
 
Thank you to @Top Cat who suggested someone track me down with this devastating news. I've been traveling for work and only found out this morning. And I can barely type this out.

I joined DP in 2012 and this crazy lady was one of the first who took me under her wing. "Pull yourself together Tres" was a constant private message she sent me. DiAnna was there for me when I lost beloved pets. She comforted me when I needed it. She was....Debate Politics for me, in every which way you can think of.

Like she did with @Superfly, DiAnna reached out to me a few years ago when I briefly left and convinced me to come back. I missed her posts. I missed the love that she shared. I missed everything about HER, so I came back. I am glad I did to spend a few more years with her.

When the news caught up with me, I cried like a baby. Fetal position crying. So many memories flew into my head. All of them good. All of them filled with love. The memories of the impact she made on my life....all there. I searched in my mind for a song that I think personifies DiAnna. This is I believe one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It's a love song, but it so embodies DiAnna. Gentle lady. Set sail before the sun, feel the warmth that's just begun. Share each and every dream, they belong to everyone.

Sail high DiAnna. Sail to the sun. Don't rest. Dance, sing, party, be free. Be you. You were a giant in my life. I will never, ever forget you.



BTW Bonus points for the Moody Blues. Justin Hayward is still performing. He's on Youtube surrounding himself with some incredible young talent. He turns 78 on the 14th and the guy still brings it home. Unfortunately Ray Thomas passed away back in 2018.






















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I've been working away for 5 weeks and just got home yesterday. I had not been online so was unaware Di had passed until now. Very sad news.

Di was so special. Really special.

This hurts.

Fly away my dear friend . You are now free. Thank you for all that you were to so many here and all that you did to assist the mod team. You were such an incredibly dedicated and hard worker.

DP is much poorer for your passing and I will miss you terribly.

❤️❤️
 
I've been working away for 5 weeks and just got home yesterday. I had not been online so was unaware Di had passed until now. Very sad news.

Di was so special. Really special.

This hurts.

Fly away my dear friend . You are now free. Thank you for all that you were to so many here and all that you did to assist the mod team. You were such an incredibly dedicated and hard worker.

DP is much poorer for your passing and I will miss you terribly.

❤️❤️
Beautiful post, Serenity.
 
In Memory of DiAnna: What a keen mind! She exemplified the Best Traits in human nature. She dedicated her life to serving her family, her friends and her community. She touched 1000s of lives.

Bow to the Mystery and Go in Peace my friend! Thank you!

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$100 Donation made to DP.
 
I’m going to read some of her books. If my research is correct, she was a romance novelist. It’s not normally my genre, but I’d do anything right now to feel close to her again.
Hi - I am her daughter. She would be very humbled to hear how you all felt about her....She was an amazing person. As for her books, read them!! You will see so much of her personality in them <3 If you need any assistance finding them, let me know.....I have some spares that can be sent out also
 
Hi - I am her daughter. She would be very humbled to hear how you all felt about her....She was an amazing person. As for her books, read them!! You will see so much of her personality in them <3 If you need any assistance finding them, let me know.....I have some spares that can be sent out also

Sending pm.
 
Hi - I am her daughter. She would be very humbled to hear how you all felt about her....She was an amazing person. As for her books, read them!! You will see so much of her personality in them <3 If you need any assistance finding them, let me know.....I have some spares that can be sent out also
Wow! Imagine how some of us might have felt seeing a notification from @DiAnna !

So many of us loved and admired her! What a mind! What a woman!

I hope you spend time reading some of her exchanges in this forum.

Condolences to you and yours. Feel some Trippy T Love ❤️
 
Hi - I am her daughter. She would be very humbled to hear how you all felt about her....She was an amazing person. As for her books, read them!! You will see so much of her personality in them <3 If you need any assistance finding them, let me know.....I have some spares that can be sent out also
Hi, daughter-of-Di! I knew your mother for years before I came to this board and was a great admirer of her power-of-the-pen.

And here is a funny/horrendous story about the early days of our friendship (2006 or so?): I was PMing her, and we were chatting about writing stuff that only people like us care about.

I'll ask you to join the story now because you can imagine your mother's face when I totally screwed up and used the term "bodice-ripper." OMG, I'm wincing even now...

...but I hope it made you smile imagining her reaction to that!

Nota
 
Hi - I am her daughter. She would be very humbled to hear how you all felt about her....She was an amazing person. As for her books, read them!! You will see so much of her personality in them <3 If you need any assistance finding them, let me know.....I have some spares that can be sent out also
So very sorry for your enormous loss!
 
@nota bene - quite the mystical post #148

System doesn’t let me ‘Like’ it or ‘Quote’ it.
 

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