Here be Magic: National Day Holidays

A national day is a designated date on which the nation celebrates an event such as independence or a landmark event or recognition like Presidents Day. But there are some National Days that are less significant, National Puppy Day, National Beer Day. There is actual something to celebrate every day of the year, like today.

There are a lot of things that happened on April 14 that are celebrated. Here are just a few:

The Revolutionary War began, and Paul Revere made his famous ride in 1775
Oliver Pollack invented the dollar sign in 1778
Daytime soap opera General Hospital first aired on ABC in 1963
The Pony Express began to deliver the mail in 1860
Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated in 1968
Argonia, Kansas elected the first woman mayor, Susanna Medora Salter in 1887
Twinkie hit the market in 1930
The World Health Organization was founded in 1948
Atlanta Braves’ Hank Aaron hit his 715^th home run in 1974
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses D. Grant ended the Civil War in 1865

I’m talking about Ex-Spouse Day. Yes, you read that right. I thought it was a joke, a bad one at that. But no, it seems to be real (if you believe posts on social media and no matter the research, the creator of this holiday could not be found).

Let’s face it. Sometimes relationships just don’t work out. You see it with girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, and wives. The relationship failed and we’d rather move on. No need to discuss and certainly no reason to celebrate it whether you are the walkee or the walker.

The challenge on this Ex-Spouse Day is to appreciate and recognize something good about your Ex. It could be good-bye and good riddance, or a thank you to his new partner (perhaps the one he was sleeping with?) for taking him off your hands.

So here are the reasons why I appreciate mine (yes I have an ex):

If I had remained married, I would never have found and married the true love of my life, Paul.
He gave me the smart, beautiful, sometimes sassy daughters, Sarah, Staci, and Cori; and Paul and I would never have had our wonderful son Ari.
He made me realize that trust was the one thing I couldn’t compromise or live without. It permeates my stories no matter what the era, trope, or situation.

Sarah, Staci, Cori, and Ari

So raise a glass with me and celebrate. To the ex’s of the world. Hazzah!

Historical Serenade ~ Seven Tales of Romance

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Historical Serenade-Seven Tales of Romance

From authors Lane McFarland, April Holthaus, Barbara Bettis, Dawn Marie Hamilton, Karen Muir, Ria Cantrell, and Ruth A. Casie comes a collection of Historical and Time Travel Romances.

Let them serenade you with their spell-binding tales filled with danger, deception, revenge, honor and passion as we take you back in time on a journey spanning the Medieval Highlands through England’s Golden Age to North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

TO LOVE AN IMPOSTOR by Lane McFarland

Disguised as Nicholas Barlow, a ruthless, old businessman during the day, the Flintlock Brigand's leader at night, and Captain Randolf, in between, Nicholas ruins constables who failed to show Bristol's orphans mercy.

Diana Fleming, daughter of Bristol's wealthiest gentry, returns to beg her father for help raising ten orphaned children, but instead discovers her father died because of Nicholas Barlow. Now penniless and desperate, she's determined to destroy the man who murdered her father.

HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS: THE RAVEN by April Holthaus

As the king's personal guard, Eamon MacLeish's loyalty has never been questioned until a mysterious lass seeks an asylum for a crime, she claims she did not commit. Adelyn Scott would welcome death over marriage but had no idea her wish would come true when she discovers her husband's body on the night of their wedding. As Adelyn and Eamon piece together clues surrounding her husband's murder, Eamon must choose between his loyalty or his heart.

CELTIC PERIL by Ria Cantrell

Tom Callum landed a spot with Celtic Storm as the lead singer and front man. When he reaches Scotland, he is drawn to seek his heritage and uncover the mysteries of his past. He is fascinated with a painting of a girl, Jenna Brandham of the Clan MacCollum, who lived more than six hundred years ago. Jenna tugs at his long forgotten memory. Tom will soon be plunged into a world of intrigue, deception and peril. The past and present collide in an adventure that brings danger at every turn. Only love will give Tom the strength he needs to thwart an attempt on King Richard's life. Will Tom be able to survive his leap into the past? Will he be able to survive his return to the present, only to leave his heart behind?

SILVERHAWK by Barbara Bettis

Seeking revenge against his father, Sir Giles kidnaps the man's young betrothed, only to find himself thwarting her repeated escape efforts. Lady Emelin won't let a blasted mercenary destroy her last chance at a home and family, yet when she learns they must track down English traitors, she reluctantly assists. Eluding searchers and enemies alike, Giles and Emelin discover their past goals don't matter; only a future together will do.

THE MAXWELL GHOST by Ruth A. Casie

Traitors, deception, murders and ghosts run rampant at Caerlaverock Castle. Jamie Collins and Laura Reynolds, long-time friends, find their destinies intertwined with hidden passions, but all is in jeopardy when Laura becomes the murderer's next target. Jamie will find he needs some ghostly assistance to save Laura and declare his love. No magic...a love that lasts an eternity.

DAGGER'S DESTINY by Karen Muir

In Medieval England, after Lady Katherine de Grey's family is murdered, she is rescued by a childhood friend, Sir Richard Weston, and they are forced to marry. Richard resents the edict and intends to petition for an annulment. But, Katherine has other plans. With each caress of her dagger, she empowers herself to fight for her destiny. All she has to do is convince her new husband that the woman he truly desires is already his wife.

JUST WITHIN A HIGHLAND MIST by Dawn Marie Hamilton

A trio of pesky pixies have plans for Gregor MacLachlan's heart. While hunting, a wayward shot from his bow nearly hits a strange lass who appears as if by magic. Emily Smith follows a child in her care onto a forbidden mound in the woods and wakes in a strange bed, in a place and time not her own. Can she find love in the arms of the dark-eyed stranger who becomes her champion?

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