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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

39ers Aging with ATTitude 😎 July 2026

It’s a Red, White & Blue 39er Month!

Happy UN-Birthday JULY 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ Yes, this article nearly always posts by the 10^th of the month … that makes it this month, well after all the festivities of July 4^th’s 250th anniversary celebrations. However, patriotism and love of country is not all about just one day. So c’mon with me as I wave our flag and march all the way through a Red, White & Blue July!

Many 39ers may “remember when” we celebrated America’s 200^th anniversary in 1976. What a grand time it was! I hope you brought those memories to this year, or regaled your friends and family with the stories, as you made more wonderful memories so far this month.

In honor of 1976 as it flows into 2026, I have a special vintage Song(s) of Note for you. A trio of “Red, White & Blue” tunes brought over from my Blast From Your Past article, await you!

First, let’s see what the Zodiac is up to and peek at a bit of wit and wisdom for Cancer and Leo …

֎ We Celebrate 39ers ~ And More!
39 and Holding Club is dedicated to all those intrepid souls who have turned 40 years old … and climbing. By this time, we hopefully know a few things about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Not necessarily in that order. So, c’mon along as we embrace Aging with ATTitude and enjoy life because of it … or in spite of it … your choice!

JULY’s 39er St¶rs of the Sky
We always begin with a mini-horoscope for us all. No matter our age, a little perceived help never hurts. It’s followed by a few words of encouragement as we UNwrap the month’s UN-Birthday Zodiac signs. Here we go …

For all of us: We can pretty much cruise through the month on a steady course, rising to the occasion when duty calls, but still with an ear on a fun Summer. By mid-month, some of us may take center stage to bring goals and ideas together. Listen to others who share your same passions and projects. Find your purpose amidst the noise to make it work by month end’s Full Moon … and celebrate!

You may be urged into center stage this month, Cancerian (06/21-07/22) 39ers, as your leadership skills are legendary in your circle of personal and professional friends. The New Moon (14^th) drives your confidence onto a new path forward which will also shape a new professional growth wave. Take advantage of it and enjoy the Full Moon (29^th) with new convictions! Don’t forget the follow-through that will make it all happen as you slide into August with new purpose.

In the meantime, you Leo 39ers (07/22-08/22) instinctively know it’s time to take a break before you gear up for implementing an innovative plan of action. Just before the Full Moon, take some time to return to exploring your new ideas and unfold a strong direction. Juggling personal plans and professional needs is a breeze. As July embraces the sidestepping into August, focus on liaisons that will guide you through with patience and gratification.

♪ JULY’s Vintage Song of Note ♪
On X where I post hype for these articles, I’ve been putting together three or four song titles from our monthly Featured Radio Survey (on BFYP) that could inspire a “Fun Fictional Fable.” So let’s spark our imaginations for a Summer reverie with three appropriate, Red, White & Blue tunes from B-100/San Diego’s July 7, 1976, chart …

RED: “Cherry Bomb” … just the title suggests images of RED sparkles as it raced up the B-100 chart to #17, from #29, in one big explosion. Those of us “of a certain age” still recall the wild days of 1976 and earlier, when Cherry Bombs were legal—and so were most fireworks. Though still available in a less volatile form than before 1966, in 1977 the firework that erupted into a red ball, was made illegal for citizens to own, altogether.
But this Hard Rock song lived up to the name as an explosive sound and suggestive lyrics to match, by the Runaways. The song was written by Joan Jett and band manager, Kim Fowley, for lead singer, Cherie Currie, with the title a play on her name. Though only sixteen, she, with the all-female band, Runaways, were aptly named, eschewing teenage naiveté, much as many ‘70s teens did (and still do). ♪ … Hello world I'm your wild girl | I'm your ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb … ♪

WHITE: Who recalls the Rolling Stones’ WHITE-“Hot Stuff” Rockin’ our Summer hard at #1 on the B-100 chart. The funky tune, with Mick Jagger struttin’ the stage, sizzles with sexy innuendos and flashy duds—until the hot drum sounds had him stripping half of it off. That’s Mick! Apparently, we liked it and it hung around the charts for more than a couple of months that Summer, oh, so long ago.
Written by Mick with Keith Richards, San Diegans were evidently the ones who liked its white-hot Summer splash. After checking charts for L.A.’s KHJ, San Francisco’s KFRC , Pennsylvania’s WIBG and New York’s WABC, not finding “Hot Stuff” even making an appearance, I finally found it lingering at #13 on Columbus, Ohio’s, WCOL 1230 AM (ARSA/not a secure site). Ah well, somebody has to buck the trend … ♪ … The music is mighty, mighty fine | Hot stuff | Hot stuff | Can't get enough … ♪

BLUE: “Misty BLUE” croons for lost Summer love as it hit #8 on the B-100 survey. Written in 1966 by Bob Montgomery, it was a heart-struck hit by Blues artist, Dorothy Moore, ten years later. The tune ignited her career and was included in the soundtrack for the 1996 movie, Phenomenon, with John Travolta. No one can turn your eyes misty better than an awesome Blues singer … ♪… Just the thought of you | My love, my whole world turns | Misty blue … ♪

Tune in to Blast from Your Past’s ... more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!

֎ More JULY Fun for Everyone
We may be a little after-the-fact, considering our average posting dates, but July 2026 will likely be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary all month long, with some Washington D.C. events lasting all year. So let’s party hearty and have some fun Aging with ATTitude!

Tap into your creative side, 39ers, it’s World Watercolor Month! Although their website hasn’t moved on from 2025, and it’s geared toward youth, 39ers can treat their Inner Child by returning to an old passion, or learn anew, the joys of watercolor artistry. Look around and paint what you see!

July 14^th: What better way to tap into your artistic side than to gaze at the barely-there New Moon? It inspires meditation and sparks imagination. Take five minutes to refresh your soul and consider a New Beginning with your New Moon Musings. With it may come renewed energy!

July 15^th: Summer picnics and hot dogs just go together, especially on National Hot Dog Day! Although the sponsor site hasn’t been updated in a few years, it isn’t like hot dogs do anything new, ya know? It’s up to you to make ‘em fresh. Have you ever had hot dogs cut up and scrambled with eggs, served with a side of homemade biscuits? Makes a great breakfast OR dinner!

July 15^th-18^th: What did you say? Seriously, what did you say? Don’t say anything and the humorless folks won’t know it’s National Ventriloquism Week! If you’ve never watched a TV special or been to a performance with Jeff Dunham, our home-grown ventriloquist superstar, you’re missing a great chance to laugh! Join him in the venerable ventriloquists’ 50^th Anniversary Vent Haven Convention this week with comedians who never get in trouble for saying the wrong thing—they let their dummies say it!

July 24^th: I would be remiss if I didn’t mention today is Cousins Day! Although no official sponsor, this link takes you to a calendar site with fun ideas to celebrate the day together. Cousins are family and it would be nice if you like each other, but many families think it’s no big deal if you don’t. It didn’t used to be that way. As an elder 39er, I grew up with cousins at every family gathering. Watching our parents enjoying relationships with their cousins, we did the same! That was decades ago—life has changed and we’re scattered all over the country.
Today, however, I have first and second cousins who are my best friends, even though we sit from coast-to-coast. My close-as-brothers-and-sister cousins, Ron, Erin and Craig, know me as well as my own family does. I can only wish as much for all of you! And of course, same goes for …

July 26^th: Their parents who we celebrate for Aunts and Uncles Day! Again, it’s looking for a sponsor … feel like taking it on? For reference check out the Cousins link above.

July 29^th: East Coast folks may know this month’s Full Buck Moon as the Full Thunder Moon, especially this year. They’ve been beleaguered by thunderstorms this month, for sure. But as the Full Buck Moon, Feather Moulting Moon (Cree) and Salmon Moon (Tlingit), it signals seasonal changes for creatures that have nourished humanity for centuries. Learn more in a cool video on Almanac’s site. Then return to gaze at its majesty tonight and meditate with its glow.

July 30^th: Here’s a day for all 39ers to take pause and consider, if you haven’t already. Today marks the 61^st anniversary of US Medicare. Health Care-Now sponsors this day and though they no longer mark its “birthday” (July 30, 1965), their site is dedicated to healthcare for all elders and disabled, through Medicare. See how you can benefit and/or help.

July 31^st: Last but NOT least, get out and enjoy National Talk in An Elevator Day! The sponsor link is out of date and out of touch, so I went searching for one that made sense. Not as easy as I thought it would be, but the one above finally hit it on the mark. Few of us really want to talk in an elevator! wikiHow breaks down the etiquette of when you should or might want to break the 30-second ice.
Four years ago, I likely would not have paid any attention to this day—but for the first time in my long life, I find myself living in a high-rise apartment. Being above the 10^th floor can be daunting in oh-so-many-ways, not the least of which is mastering the uncomfortable elevator ride. Now I know why this is so important … and it can even be fun and informative! Do you have a fun elevator story? Tell us on X! @39HoldingClub

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Forget about “aging gracefully.” It’s much more fun to Age with ATTitude! ~ L. Rochelle

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ JULY 2026 ~ Show Off Your Red-White & Blue!
This one’s for you, kids – Gary (RIP), John (RIP), Yvonne, Ed, Nancy (RIP), Marilyn, Pat, Joyce and Susan

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NUTS & BOLTS: 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.
RE: AI – The Blast from Your Past site has never and will never (knowingly) be written or assisted, by Artificial Intelligence. It’s just stupid ol’ “I” and I enjoy writing these articles. They soothe my soul. So why would I hand that indulgence over to an artificial, soulless entity that can’t feel pleasure?!

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

39ers Aging with ATTitude 😎 June 2026

It’s Summer! Get Up & Boogie, 39ers!

Happy UN-Birthday June 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ Well, it’s the 10^th and here it is … I do prefer to post a few days earlier, but at my age, I’ll take what energy I can get! There’s loads of fun and info from your usual mini-astrology notes—this month the spotlight is on Gemini and Cancer—to National Zoo and Aquarium Month and even a movie review! You never know what I’ll come up with … so let’s get to it!

June’s 39er St¶rs of the Sky

We always begin with a mini-horoscope for us all. No matter our age, a little perceived help never hurts. It’s followed by a few words of encouragement as we UNwrap the month’s UN-Birthday Zodiac signs. Here we go …

For all of us: Though it’s the season for bright-minded Gemini twins and the Zodiac nurturing sign of Cancer, we all can use a few wise words and encouragement. As we travel through June we feel the the might and ebbing of celestial waves. Look beyond the cacophony of new ideas and center on one or two that show useful promise. Seek the strong and secure rather than vulnerable, however promising. They’ll be especially effective after the 19^th of the month. If no new ventures fit your needs, review talented ideas from earlier months —are you staying true to them—and yourself?

For our 39er UN-Birthday Gemini (May 21-June 20) friends, you may feel the wrath of tumultuous celestial tides more than the rest of us. June brings a shaky unrest that you can tame if you pay attention and have a little patience. Your brilliant communication skills are evident after the mid-month New Moon, giving everything you do and say, stronger context and powerful outcomes. Leave nothing to chance; guide your ideas confidently through every step of the way. What starts out unsure and unstable will reap surprise benefits toward month’s end.

You, m’dear Cancer 39ers (June 21-July 22^nd) are in for a Summer treat and I don’t mean just ice cream! You’ll be looking at your life through rose-colored sunglasses while going busily about upgrading the little things that bring pure pleasure. By mid-month, turn your concentration inward with the New Moon for a peaceful review of your commitments and beliefs. It’ll be a solitary time for a mid-year advancement to polish up important personal plans. By the end of June, It sets you in a grand mood to brighten up … and the fun begins.

♪ June Vintage Song of Note ♪
50 Years Ago, we were listening to music of the day, without a thought that our music would eventually become “vintage.” But here we are, so let’s make the most of it! The #1 tune at the top of KHJ/Los Angeles’ June 22, 1976 survey No. 572, was in its 2^nd week at #1 and is perfect for us today, 39ers. Let’s “Get Up and Boogie” with Silver Convention!
The Disco dance tune by a glitter-clad trio of German women, urges us to move! Great advice for today’s 39ers, don’t ya think? And like their “something outa nothing” 1975 hit, “Fly, Robin, Fly,” only six words in two phrases, sung over-and-over, made “Boogie” a #1 chart hit. Now that’s taking advantage of a good beat! Somehow, I don’t think that would fly today. June ‘76 also gave us “Afternoon Delight” and “Silly Love Songs” in the Top 10. Take a gander ... at more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!

֎ More JUNE Fun for Everyone
Summer may not be quite as fun and exciting in your elder years, as it once was, but it offers a sense of freedom from the Winter doldrums and a welcome respite for those who venture into the great outdoors. Of course, the great outdoors can be experienced in reality or virtually, your choice. With that in mind, let’s get the Summer started!

A healthy brain is paramount to enjoying the summer. Take a few minutes to peruse Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Ideas and help abound on the sponsor site. If you’ve ever wondered just how to help your brain stay active and relative, this is the place! Wear purple and raise awareness …

This special month designation just begged me to do a movie review! It’s also National Zoo and Aquarium Month! In San Diego, we have a great zoo with several aquariums and terrains for enjoying and learning about various animals of land and sea. But if you don’t have anything nearby, a fun alternative is a terrific animal or ocean mammal movie! And I know just the one for this month …

If you’re interested in well-done, meaningful but poignant movies without all of today’s sex and violence, I highly recommend Remarkably Bright Creatures, starring the inimitable Sally Field. A Netflix original, the cerebral fantasy film about life, follows Tova (Sally), an elderly night-shift cleaning lady in an aquarium/sanctuary and—an octopus.

I know, I know, I was skeptical at first, too. But the octopus has charisma! LOL The scriptwriters brought Marcellus, the octopus, into our world, and drew us into his fascinating, watery life. Heart-tugging, with a surprise ending. Give this quote from Marcellus some thought as you go about your day: “I likely have more intelligence in a single tentacle than humans have in their entire skull.” If you watch it, let me know what you think about it! Mini-reviews welcome and may be published.
If you simply must read a longer review first, here’s Richard Ebert’s, which doesn’t give away the whole story, just much of it. I suggest not reading reviews at all—not if you want to immerse yourself in the fantasy, which is lots more fun without already knowing The End.

June 11^th: Get out! No, really get out on National Get Outdoors Day. During the National Great Outdoors Month … today is “… a nationwide event featuring a mix of practical information and fun, outdoor activities.” If travel and camping isn’t your thing, just take the day to enjoy a walk and truly notice the birds, the trees, and the flowers.

June 12^t^h: And now you have no excuse … it’s National Movie Night! Whether you watch the movie I suggested above, or pull out your stored movies, or head to a streaming site—it’s all about the experience—and don’t forget the popcorn!

June 15^th: And while you’re in the great outdoors on the 11^th, snap a few pics for Nature Photography Day! As the sponsor link suggests, “ … to promote the enjoyment of nature photography, and to explain how images are used to advance the cause of conservation and protect plants, wildlife, and landscapes both locally and globally.” I love nature photography—my faves are ocean and flora photos. Like this 2022 Pacific Ocean in shades of evening gold. What are yours?

June 15^th: Another auspicious meaning to the 15^th is a day for New Moon Musings. Celebrate June’s New Beginnings with the New Moon to boost a fresh start every month on your projects and plans. Whether personal or professional, a New Moon meditation will point you in the right direction.

June 16^th: Hey 39ers, remember June 12^th, your movie night? Did you really have popcorn, or did you opt for another popular movie snack appropriate to today’s National Cracker Jack Day? Although the sponsor link is Wikipedia, which gives us great historical info on the snack and its special day, you might want to check out the company that now owns it—Frito-Lay, of course.

June 19^th: I don’t know why the sponsor link is non-existent, but I’ll pick up the ball and throw it for Garfield the Cat Day! Well, duh, it should be. This was the day in 1978 that Garfield first appeared in comics by Jim Davis. And, 39ers, on this date in 2018 he turned … 40! I have the vintage coffee cup to prove it. Now on GoComics, check ‘em out for your daily dose of the curmudgeon cat!

June 20^th: A Hawaiian sport-turned-into-a-worldwide-phenomenon, it’s International Surfing Day! Such an auspicious day couldn’t even be contained with one sponsor link. The official sponsor is Wikipedia which offers a basic history, and a secondary sponsor link to the Wave Shack (UK) for the fun of it across the pond. The link above goes a little beyond.
       If you’ve ever felt the crest of a tall ocean wave, 39ers, you know the majesty of the ocean, even though you may not be surfing now, depending on your point of 39 and Holding. At a tad past the exhilaration of it, I have still never tired of watching the surfers rise and fall with the waves, especially at dusk into sunset. Grab your fave Hawaiian shirt and head for the beach.
       If you don’t live near an ocean, there are many ocean-cams to watch and feel its magic. Gaze at the undulating waves, close your eyes and see them in your soul. Meditate. Enjoy. No wonder this day is international.

June 21^st: How appropriate this year! The official 1^st Day of Summer falls on Father’s Day. Many families have a Dad who rules the summer BBQ parties. This year, sit Dad down and let him rest as you do the cooking. Although Mother’s Day came first, Father’s Day is no less important. Score something fun for Dad, here, and enjoy your 1^st Day of Summer. 😊

June 25^th: For those 39ers who grew up with The Beatles, you’ll appreciate one fan’s fanatic gesture in creating today’s Global Beatles Day. I still don’t understand how Paul McCartney came up with “Yesterday” at such an early age. It was first released as a single in the U.S. the last quarter of 1965. Give it a listen … it’s more appropriate now than ever. ♪ … Now I need a place to hide away | Oh, I believe in yesterday … ♪

June 29^th: So is tonight’s Full Strawberry Moon truly red? Yes-and-no … or not exactly … as the Almanac states, “A Moon usually appears reddish when it’s close to the horizon because the light rays must pass through the densest layers of the atmosphere.” As with many Full Moons, it is more likely that its moniker endures, due to some native peoples, who welcomed the season’s blossoms of strawberries and flowers in general.

֎ Aging Tip of the Month
What’s In Your Till, 39ers?
It’s the way of a gray day
to slip-slide slowly through time
My mind wanders in and out
Of moods, wondering why
I haven’t a dime

“It’s ok” the wind whispers
As I meander down the hill
Life well-lived is not in riches
Counted in green and gold,
It is your soul that is in the till
~ L. Rochelle; © May 25, 2026

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Wrinkles, brown spots and shades of gray aren’t just signs of aging … they’re rites of passage. ~ L. Rochelle

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ JUNE 2026 ~ Do a Little Disco Dance!
This one’s for you, kids – Sally, Christine, Melanie and Russ!

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