Tag Archives: TB Markinson

The Melting of Lady Grey

Posted on July 28, 2021 by TBM

It’s been a while since I shared some photos of Lady Grey on the blog. I have to admit she’s one of the strangest cats I’ve ever met. For the first month or so, she scared the crap out of … Continue reading →

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The Weather Gods Hate Me

Posted on June 16, 2021 by TBM

For the past few days, Massachusetts has been sweltering. Temps in the 90s with 80% humidity. It’s been unbearable and kind of a kick in the teeth. Why you ask? Over Memorial Day weekend, I reserved a hotel room with … Continue reading →

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Perfect Ending To My Birthday

Posted on June 9, 2021 by TBM

Recently, we hopped in a car and drove to Provincetown for the weekend to celebrate my birthday. Every time we drive to the tippy-top of the cape, I’m reminded how long the drive is. When I first moved to Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Mean That!

Posted on May 18, 2021 by TBM

One of the banes of a writer’s life are typos. Some of my typos are a result of bad habits, like when I write back in forth. For some reason, I always type it out that way, instead of back … Continue reading →

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I Have Some Work To Do

Posted on April 20, 2021 by TBM

We just passed a milestone in the TBM household. Lady Grey has been living here for six months, and while I prepped a celebratory meal, she sat me down for my review. To be honest, I didn’t have a clue … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of the Beach

Posted on March 31, 2021 by TBM

For as long as I can remember, bodies of water have soothed me. Perhaps this is a result of growing up in Southern California. For many years, when adults asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, … Continue reading →

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Creature of Habit

Posted on March 23, 2021 by TBM

I love this time of year. January is over (hate that month and February isn’t much better), and daylight is stretching out. For the majority of the year, I go for a long walk at the end of my work … Continue reading →

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Amazing Deals on Books

Posted on March 8, 2021 by TBM

Miranda and I are prepping for the I Heart Lesfic mega sale starting on March 15th. These sales take a lot of work, and it’s always a mad dash to get things done. On more than one occasion, I’ve almost … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to Prove You’re a Liar

Posted on February 26, 2021 by TBM

Before I get to the post, please note at the bottom of the page, you can enter a giveaway for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of The Love Project. Now for my … Continue reading →

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That Time I Had an Obnoxious Neighbor

Posted on February 19, 2021 by TBM

In The Setup, Rory shares a story about collecting discarded plants to build a plant wall on her deck to block out an annoying neighbor. This is actually based on something that happened in my real life. When I moved … Continue reading →

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