39ers Aging with ATTitude March 2025

Wow 39ers, Wasn’t it Only Yesterday?!

Happy UN-Birthday MARCH 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪  We 39ers often look back and wonder
where the time disappeared to … wasn’t it Only Yesterday ... that I posted February's article? LOL Sometimes it feels that way. As usual, I was late to post this, but I promise, our “March Madness” is a work of art! A few more images and links to post, and likely a little editing polish, but we’re havin’ fun now. Let’s get to it …

֎ Celebrating MARCH 39ers ~ And More! 
Oh my, we have a festive full month for you! From National Craft Month to our own 39 And Holding Day party, the month is chock-full of fun … but first … look to the skies—Pisces and Aries lead us into both a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse—it’s gonna be a busy month for everyone!

For 39ers who Follow the Stars
Even before the Total Lunar Eclipse March 13^th-14^th, dear Pisces (02/19-03/20), you’ll lean into the power of the 14^th’s Full Moon, for examining, revising and cleaning, at home and in business. After all, March 20^th is the 1^st day of Spring and this month, you will shine! That’s not to say, it won’t be tumultuous at times, because with deep cleaning comes change—and lessons. But you’re a creative person and if you put your talents to work, you might find a lucrative income stream. Though you may need to toe the line financially, for a short time around the Solar Eclipse (March 29^th), never fear, it will be worth it.   

       Ah, don’t think you’re going to skate through March on a four-leaf-clover, dear Aries (03/21-04/19)! You, too, will feel the need for an overhaul. Profound self-reflection tops your list mid-month, but it’s all good … eventually. Your sign takes over on the 1^st day of Spring (20^th) and with a little patience, by the 29^th’s New Moon, you’ll be ready for a new beginning. Not only will you see a fresh path, but you’ll know why and how to use it to your advantage. Be firm, but don’t be pushy, and you’ll stride with purpose into April.
       Are you a friend or other loved one tasked with helping your Pisces or Aries 39er celebrate their special but complicated month? You’ll never go wrong with the birthstone that covers them both—March may be turning green, but its lovely birthstone, the sea-blue Aquamarine, soothes troubled waters and helps them “Keep calm and sail on.”

♪ March Golden Oldies Song of Note ♪  

Ah, yes, 39ers, wasn’t it “Only Yesterday” by the Carpenters that made us all feel nostalgic 50 Years Ago this month? March’s Song of Note still resonates today, as more than a mere love song. It invokes memories and melancholy, yet with a touch of hope ♪ … Only yesterday when I was sad and I was lonely | You showed me the way to leave the past and all its tears behind me … ♪    
       Starting its journey up the KENO chart at #36 (March 26^th) was actually a quick trip, as it was only released on March 14^th. KHJ/Los Angeles and KENO marked its rise fairly evenly, putting the sentimental ballad into the Top 10 by the end of April. It was a slow, but steady rise, reminiscent of how memories are made. Give it a listen, then c’mon over for more tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More March Fun for Everyone 

So 39ers, what kind of crafter are you? A knitter, a painter, a sculptor, a stained glass aficionado? If you haven’t indulged your Inner Child with art, do it now! It’s National Craft Month. Though no sponsoring link accompanied the date, I found one I think you’ll like! For all levels of crafters and a dozen different ideas, get inspired. Check it out and relax with your favorite hands-on expression of creativity.  

Are you looking forward to tomorrow? Do you smile often? Welcome to Optimism Month! Though the sponsor is likely off enjoying the world, there’s no link, but “calendar lists” have become more pro-active to provide information and history for their listings. Check this out—not only how it began, but some good advice … “It is not as simple as being positive and looking on the bright side, but that’s a start.” Absolutely! I’m optimistic that you’ll find some awesome tips!

Sunday ~ March 9^th: Right up there with the whole debacle of current politics, Daylight Saving Time is about as controversial in a conversation as you can get! Today’s the day (or rather, middle-of-the-night) when we set our clocks ahead one hour so we can enjoy longer days for summer. Welllllll, that’s not the real reason, but it works for me! Wouldn’t it be fun for a poll to ask whether we should continue changing twice per year, as is, or abolish it and keep one or the other—but then, which one?! Ah, the complexities of life …

March 13^th-14^th:  Are you ready for some Full Moon Magic* in the heavens? Not only will we betreated to a Full Worm Moon, but the moon is giving us a show with a total lunar eclipse! Between midnight and 6:00a (EDT) *“All phases of the eclipse will be visible across all 50 U.S. states (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada and Mexico.” Cool. Even better—the moon will totally vanish between 2:26 and 3:31a (EDT). Sorry, chances are you won’t see me at that time, but still, for night owls, what a sight! There’s xxxxxx on whether the Full Worm Moon speaks of earthworms or larvae, but both become active about now. The Cree people also call it the Eagle Moon. Whichever you prefer, enjoy its power and magic.

Monday ~ March 17^th: Faith ‘n’ begorra*, it’s St. Patrick’s Day! It’s been said for decades, “Everybody is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!” True or not, you have to admit it’s a pretty fun day. As I t happens, I am, with an ancestral surname of Connelly, and it’s long been one of my favorite days. A few interesting St. Patrick’s Day facts:
       On March 17, 1601, in what is now St. Augustine, Florida, Spanish settlers and Irish clergy organized the first known St. Patrick’s Day celebration. So when did the Northeast take over? Boston hosted its first parade in 1737, followed by New York City in 1762, in a parade of Irish soldiers serving in the British army who marched through the streets in honor of their homeland.       In the 1840s, the Irish comprised nearly half of all immigrants to the US, especially numerous following the Potato Famine of 1845.
       *Begorrah is a euphemism for the phrase “by God.” You sometimes hear it in the phrase, “faith and begorrah.” It’s the Irish equivalent of an American saying, “by golly” or “by gosh.
       An old Irish proverb: "Bíonn súil leis an bhfarraige" … pronunciation: Bee-un sool lesh on var-igga: meaning: There's hope with the sea / Hope springs eternal. 

March 20^th: Speaking of Hope and Spring … today is the First Day of Spring! A perfect day to meditate on going forward in life. You have exactly ninety days during which we receive an increase in daylight before the June 20^th Summer Solstice, culminating in the longest day of the year. And then, yep, it starts ebbing back until Winter.

Saturday ~ March 22^nd: I know it’s a little-known special day, but hopefully that will change in time. What is 39 and Holding Day!? It’s the day I chose a couple of years ago, to celebrate ALL who are 40+. We deserve a day! We each have “a day” every year on our UN-Birthdays, but this day provides a time we can gather with a few friends, or in a party, or even a community event to celebrate our learned wit and wisdom.     

The link will tell you how and why it came about, but it does need some updates—coming soon! What can you do to enjoy our day? If solo, call a friend! If looking for a party excuse, this is it! Or, make it a community day with an event like I’ll be holding in San Diego. A few local 40+ authors are getting together for an authors’ roundtable, and have invited a community of a senior building to chat about our “Living Legacies.” Whatever you do, remember, if you’re in 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s or more, we’re not our grandparents’ elders. We’re vibrant, fun, and Aging with ATT-i-tude!

Saturday ~ March 29^th: From a Full Worm Moon eclipse earlier, to this morn’s partial solar eclipse, followed by tonight’s New Moon, it’s been a full month of celestial fun! Although we won’t see much of the eclipse in the US, it’s still a significant heavenly event, and remember … (Space.com) it is NEVER safe to look directly at the sun without solar eclipse glasses (primary solar eclipse from 4:50 a.m. to 8:43 a.m. EDT). This is an excellent day to celebrate New Moon Musings and boost your fresh start to April with hope and plans for Spring.

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
Luck, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It’s a joyful lesson to learn as we Age with ATT-i-tude.  ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ MARCH 2025 ~ Make Your Own Luck!
       This one’s for you, kids – Steven, Pat (IM), Susan and Jim (IM)!  

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And dear readers, I just want you to know that I try my best to create an informative, aesthetically creative article for you each month. However, Blogger is not a professional hosting site—but they’re free through Google. So we’re stuck with their crummy platform that doesn’t work well to manipulate images with writing, especially if you aren’t a techie who knows HTML. Trust me, I’ve tried for years to write articles without gaps between paragraphs and even between sentences. Sigh. Maybe I’ll win the lottery and be able to afford a professional hosting site someday.

LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon: Book 1 (currently eBook only, until updated) – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 (eBook, print & color!) – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon (eventually) … The Psychedelic Seventies!

*Important Message: Any data, links, or opinions on this site are for your information only and does not constitute legal or medical expertise of any kind. My proficiency is writing and sensible reporting. Period. All links have been vetted, but as always, please use information, links, or my skewed opinions at your own risk.

Are you a 39er this month? Welcome to the 39 and Holding Club! Feel free to share your UN-birthday comments below (click on Comments or if it says No Comments, click that to be the first) and tell us how you really feel about your age and aging. Keep the stories coming!

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39ers Aging with ATTitude February 2025

We’re Lovin’ Love & Keepin’ It Real!

Happy UN-Birthday February 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ As always, we’ll celebrate birthdays of the month, this time for Aquarius and Pisces. Along with moon phases, we welcome Extraterrestrial Culture Day, World Hippo Day and of course, it’s the Love Month!  

֎ Celebrating FEBRUARY 39ers ~ And More! 
… but first …  

For 39ers who Follow the Stars  
Well, Aquarius (01/20 – 02/18) 39ers, although the beginning of this month is a tad confusing and convoluted in your relationships, just hang on and follow your instincts. By the 12^th’s Full Moon, you’ll have a better understanding of which way to turn. Talk it through before the end of the month, however, so you can turn your attention to health and an ideal business opportunity that could be staring you right in the eye … take notice! 

       While Aquarius is seeking clarification, you, Pisces (02/19 – 03/20) 39ers, should be feeling the impact of great monetary possibilities well before the Full Moon. It could be something you’ve been working toward or completely unexpected. But by the time the New Moon slides into view on the 27^th you could be envisioning a clearer path with heightened energy and long-term potential. Don’t be afraid to pursue it with passion and power.  

♪ February Vintage Song of Note ♪  

Sadly or gladly, as 39ers we’re likely past the starry-eyed glamour of love (regardless of what Hallmark movies try to tell us) and have come to a comfortable conclusion that there is much more meaningful love beyond the initial attractions. But we never seem to quite leave behind, this kind of hopeful love …
       February’s Song of Note ♪ is simple and lovestruck. It wafted along radio airwaves in 1975 from X-ROC 80, an El Paso, Texas, border-blaster transmitting loud and clear in Juarez, Mexico. From a sweet twittering bird to Minnie’s pure, chirping voice, “Lovin’ You” is just a simple little love song. If you’re feelin’ nostalgic and hankerin’ for love, enjoy! ♪ … Stay with me while we grow old | And we will live each day in springtime … ♪      
       Check out more tuneful tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More FEBRUARY Fun for Everyone   

But wait, there’s more! From Super Bowl madness to Extraterrestrial Culture Day, to Valentine’s Day, and our “honorary grandpa’s” birthday, we’re lovin’ the Love Month …  

Sunday ~ February 9^th: Well, there is no escaping it … Super Bowl Sunday is here. Officially LIX, it’s invading New Orleans and If you’re not into football, you are likely either married to someone or buddies with someone, or stuck babysitting for someone, who loves the day’s fun and festivity, if not the game. Engrained in our country’s sports DNA since the first game in 1967 between Green Bay Packers (35) and Kansas City Chiefs (10), by my count, Kansas has trekked to five Super Bowls, winning all but the first. A win today would give them three in a row.
       Today, the face-off between Kansas and Philadelphia Eagles will see the latter trying to soothe their ruffled feathers from the last Super Bowl match-up in 2023 (Chiefs-38, Eagles 35). But if the NFL Bowl isn’t your cuppa team, hop on over to watch the annual Puppy Bowl XXI which is sure to be a howling good time, too! 

Tuesday ~ February 11^th: Are you ready to celebrate your out-of-this-world side? It’s Extraterrestrial Culture Day! Of course, that’s a “thing.” There is no “official” sponsor, however, every second Tuesday of February, people travel from all over to revel in and learn about extraterrestrials, especially those that gained prominence in 1947 New Mexico.

       Surely, you’ve heard the myths, legends and lore of the famed Roswell Incident. If not, the links here will tell you all about it. The US Air Force official “case closed” statements offer an even more unrealistic version than the rumored wild reports of the day … “Contrary to allegations, many of the accounts appear to be descriptions of unclassified and widely publicized Air Force scientific achievements. Other descriptions of ‘bodies’ appear to be actual incidents in which Air Force members were killed or injured in the line of duty.” The rancher and his son who reported the initial sighting, gave a vastly different account.
       Regardless of the story’s legitimacy, in 2003, the New Mexico legislature decided to capitalize on their notoriety with this commemorative day. The mini-museums and UFO-related sights (unidentified flying objects, now officially known as UAP, or unidentified anomalous phenomenon) are year-round. You can even relax after a day of chasing cosmos creatures at Roswell’s local space-themed McDonald’s! Live long and prosper …  

Wednesday ~ February 12^th: Look up! There’s a Full Moon tonight. So what’s in store for us with this big, round block of cheese? Whether you live in a true wintry climate or not, tonight we’ll celebrate Full Snow Moon Magic! Recognized since the 1760s as the snowiest month of the year, the February 2025 Full Snow Moon is indeed, bringing snow to many northern states of the US this week.
       If possible, take time to appreciate its beauty and revel in its call to your Inner Child to play! It’ll be worth braving the cold for memories of yesteryear. If you’re not in the snow zone, the Full Moon can also be special to you as the Bald Eagle Moon (Cree) or the Bear Moon (Ojibwe)—both majestic and admirable symbols of strength.

Friday ~ February 14^th: Of course, it’s Valentine’s Day (what a history it has)! But at 39 and Holding Club, we also celebrate with our annual nod to iconic comedian and 39AHC honorary grandpa, Jack Benny, born on this day in 1894. Why him? Mr. Benny is the first reported “39er” to utter the words, “There’s nothing funny about turning 40—I’m just ‛39 and Holding’!”

Saturday ~ February 15^th: Although the sponsor for World Hippo Day—today!—is not updated for 2025, the adorable Hippo still needs love.

As Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) reportedly mused, “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” Let’s hear it for Hippos! (This one’s for my bro (1941-2005. He loved hippos.) 

Wednesday ~ February 26^th: Love Month doesn’t end on the 14^th. A dozen years ago, a young student began Love for Our Elders, a non-profit, in tribute to his grandparents who often wrote letters to him. With the non-profit’s growth, five years ago, the same Jacob Cramer initiated “Letter To An Elder Day” on this day to further promote letter-writing to elders. Do it for your loved ones or make friends with an elder who needs a special friend. (The site provides suggestions and opportunities.) 

Friday ~ February 28^th: It’s the last day of the month and you can take a deep breath of relief and anticipation with New Moon Musings! When it lands in the last week of the month, it holds a double-whammy for us to relax with February’s accomplishments and look forward to March’s exciting
possibilities.

And just out of curiosity, when is the next Leap Year? February 2028 … start planning now with fun facts! 

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
Isn’t it beautiful that Aging with ATT-i-tude doesn’t mean giving up on LOVE?  ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers

~ FEBRUARY 2025 ~ Love is in the Air! 
       This one’s for you, kids – Sharon, Ms. Rochelle, and David!  

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And dear readers, I just want you to know that I try my best to create an informative, aesthetically creative article for you each month. However, Blogger is not a professional hosting site—but they’re free through Google. So we’re stuck with their crummy platform that doesn’t work well to manipulate images with writing, if you aren’t a techie who knows HTML. Trust me, I’ve tried for years to write articles without gaps between paragraphs and even between sentences. Sigh. Maybe I’ll win the lottery and be able to afford a professional hosting site someday. Cheers!

LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon: Book 1 (currently eBook only, until updated) – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 (eBook, print & color!) – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic Seventies!

*Important Message: Any data, links, or opinions on this site are for your information only and does not constitute legal or medical expertise of any kind. My proficiency is writing and sensible reporting. Period. All links have been vetted, but as always, please use all data, links, or my skewed opinions at your own risk.

Are you a 39er this month? Welcome to the 39 and Holding Club! Feel free to share your UN-birthday comments below (click on Comments or if it says No Comments, click that to be the first) and tell us how you really feel about your age and aging. Keep the stories coming!

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02/01/25 - Original prelim: ♪ And many more… ♪ You know I’m going to be late … no apologies, 39ers, but please know I’m working on another fun, interesting post for you. As always, we’ll celebrate birthdays of the month, this time for Aquarius and Pisces. Along with moon phases, we’ll welcome Extraterrestrial Culture Day, National Hippo Day and of course, it’s the Love Month! So much more coming soon … C’mon back!