It’s been a busy few weeks. Summer is quickly sliding into mid-Michigan. Our temperatures are in the 80s F. which is warm for the last few weeks of May.

I bought some red and pink geraniums this weekend for the pots outside the front of our house. I managed to get them planted in between the grumbling storms that suddenly appear, then disappear.

This week, I’ll find some time to get more pots for the back deck. We have no trees, and receive direct westerly sun. This makes the perfect environment to grow herbs. I hope to grow a “tea” garden.

Summer brings us outside more, and lawn mowing is a weekly chore. My husband is older than me, but I try to help him as much as possible. After a long day of writing, we meet at 4 pm each afternoon to sit on the porch and enjoy the weather before dinner.

In between all the other things I do around the house, and my poetry writing, I’ve been working on my cozy mystery. The book features three sisters—triplets who, after their aunt’s tragic murder, inherit the aunt’s tea shop and lavender farm in Michigan.

The first sister, Violet, is an accountant. She’s the main sleuth. The next sister, is Marigold. She’s a home economics teacher. The last sister, is Lily. She’s a Reiki Master, and yoga instructor. There are plenty of secrets! Violet and her sisters are determined to find out what happened to their aunt.

You know, I can’t write anything without some paranormal events. How about some fairy magic, and a talking cat? There might be a witch or two! You never know what I’ll come up with!

I’m behind on book reviews, so that is a priority this week. I have a special guest who will be here later in the week as well. See you later!