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Did anyone visit the library during the 7-13th of April for National Library week? I have to admit, I didn’t. I remember when I was younger, I always liked going to library. It was a special building and the smell of old books invigorated the soul. I’ve taken my boys to the library, but not as often as I used to go. If you get a chance, stop on by your local library this month and check out what they have to offer. I will make it one of my "to do" items this coming week.
Last month I talked about it being National Pecan Month. While I didn’t get any pecans, I did buy a bag of peanuts. I just forget to open it and bag some nuts to take to work. 
April is National Poetry month. For me, my favorite romantic poet is Elizabeth Barrett Browning, but there are several others. William Wordsworth, John Keats, Percy Shelley, and Lord Bryon come to mind. Do you have a favorite romantic poet or poem? If so, please share! I’d love to post them in the newsletter!
As I was researching topics for this newsletter, I googled “may national month” and discovered May was National BBQ month. Who doesn’t love a good BBQ? So, I thought I’d make the main discussion this month about experience and how our positive experiences can blossom into love. Interestingly, May is also National Recommitment Month. Do you know of anyone who has participated in a recommitment ceremony? I also thought I’d talk a bit about an alpha female romantic heroine and can you have an alpha female for a romantic heroine?
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May is National BBQ month. So, what is BBQ? It is tender, smoky deliciousness one has with a well smoked piece of meat. And this is where the experience comes in. BBQ’ing takes time. People hang out around the grill, watching the meat cook, having a cool drink, laughing, joking, smiling, and exchanging stories. For me, this experience is one that is treasured due to the positive aspects of it. And if you hang out around the grill often enough, you get to exchange recipes, discover other people’s likes or dislikes, or what you have in common. Cooking food is a great way for males and females to spend together without the formalities of a “date.” You can really get to know someone, first casually, before deciding you want to try to get to know them better. What experiences have you had that has brought you closer to your significant other, or even helped to develop and foster good friendships?
May is National Recommitment Month. You could take this several ways. You can recommitment to the resolutions you made in January, to your fitness goals, your sobriety, or even your significant other. I must confess, when I initially discovered this unique National month, I thought it was recommitment to a significant other. However you choose to interpret the recommitment, there’s something positive and affirming about recommitting. Romance and love imply positivity and hope and so does a recommitment. Some more famous couples who have recommitted include Jay-Z and Beyonce, Salma Hayek, and Henri Pinault, and David and Victoria Beckham.
Last month, I talked about Scottish romance and the appeal of the Scottish heroes. One thing I touched on was that the men weren’t afraid to show their appreciation for a strong woman. Heroines have evolved over the decades in romance writing from damsels in distress, to holding their own, to embracing the “metoo” movement. So what is an “alpha” female? Is an alpha female a bit too much to make a romance work? In researching, I discovered several female heroes/characters I like such as, Katniss Everdeen, Princess Leia, Brienne of Tarth, and Arya Stark. Some of the things they have in common: They have a strong presence, command respect, and they don’t feel like they need anyone’s approval. However, I would say the strongest element in common and the element that makes them successful as “alpha” females would be their emotional intelligence. It’s clear that these females need a special kind of man, one who is secure in himself and his abilities, as his companion would take the lead in most things.
I would say writing for “alphas” could be challenging in today’s romantic world, but as long as you show (don’t tell) the reader a bit of emotional intelligence (evaluate the emotions of others and use their emotions to guide their behavior and thinking.) you’ll find that fine balance which makes your “alpha” female the ultimate heroine.
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Feedback from my Romance/Love NL DTD: 27 MAR 2019:
ForeverDreamer 
I haven't seen "Outlander". I am not really familiar with Scottish Romance. I participated in my University's ( East Tennessee State University) study abroad program: Appalachian, Scottish and Irish Studies. I agree. The appeal of the Scots isn't just the kilt. It is the strong character of the Scottish people.
Pumpkin Harvest
I still check books out from the library. Our library tries hard to stay in touch with the community. At one branch, you can reserve the book in advance and pull up to a drive-in window for pickup. They have weekly activities for both children and adults. They even have rooms you can reserve for free for conferences or book clubs. It's so easy to buy books on-line, or thru an e-reader, that I don't go to the library as often as I once did.
I agree in that the user friendly way to buy books on line makes it easy not to visit to the library, but I think libraries are finding ways to adapt with music, videos, computers and author events.
Quick-Quill 
I have never read Outlander. My need for epic sex and time travel has passed. I did, sit down with my son to watch a few of the episodes with him. I spent and enjoyable evening with him, I got up and never had the desire to return to watch any more. It was well acted and the story was enticing. Especially the part where the daughter gets raped and the man she's looking for is blamed for her rape, gets beaten up and sent away. She finds out and demands they go find him.
Monty 
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