39ers Aging with ATTitude May 2025

Groove to a New ATT-i-tude & Dance!

Happy UN-Birthday MAY 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ Does dancing inspire a new groovy spring in your step? Music changes our mood and our ‘tudes. May I have this dance?  

While we’re dancing, let me impart my own new ATT-i-tude about the due date of these monthly articles. Obviously, I’m not making the 1^st of the month a 39AHC priority. Sadly, since I’m just one old person trying to share my wit, wisdom and memories on two different sites, I must give higher priority to Blast from Your Past articles. I simply don’t have the wherewithal to finish them both by the first of every month. So, all that said, you can now expect, with confidence, 39AHC will post between the 7 ^th and 10^th of each month. (Of course, that’s barring any unforeseen circumstances.) Now, let’s party on! 

֎ Celebrating MAY 39ers ~ And More!  

May is shaping up to lift your mood and update your ATT-i-tude … I have a perfectly apt Song of Note for you, along with Personal History Month and even World Lindy Hop Day! I promise, it was worth the wait … 

First up … let’s celebrate the stars of May! 

For 39ers who Follow the Stars  
As we emerge from Winter and stretch our bodies in Spring’s (hopefully) milder climate, we also need to wake up our inner selves to embrace a vibrant Summer. 

Taurus, if you’ve been sliding through the first half of the year, it’s time to shake out the cobwebs and focus on second-half progress toward stabilizing home and hearth. Mid-month may grant you the power to express yourself easily but still require effort to make it meaningful to someone else. This may result in the need to reassess your business and personal relationships. Does one need special attention to see its value, and require restructuring before deciding to end it? Be assertive but gentle.  

Are you a Gemini, usually full of twin-energy? May’s Full Moon (12^th) may find you looking for a vital shift to soothe your sagging soul. If you’ve peaked out on a profession or relationship, consider your alternatives. No need to be in a hurry, as you draw on the moon’s energy for the next month, but making decisions will help you lift your soul out of the doldrums. You might also want to help a friend who also needs some encouragement. Keep the faith that all will work to your ultimate advantage. 

♪ MAY Vintage Song of Note ♪ 

As you prob’ly know, we’re all about ATT-i-tude at 39 and Holding Club. So it should come as no surprise that when I saw this Carly Simon song on the KOLA/San Bernardino, California, May 24, 1975, chart list, I had to feature it: take “Attitude Dancing” to heart as our May vintage Song of Note! It obviously struck a cord with radio listeners then, too, as it leaped from #36 to #23 in just one week. ♪ … Find the groove in a new attitude | Attitude dancing … ♪   
       And even ol’ “Daddy Longlegs,” Fred Astaire (1899-1987), titled one of his last albums on it (Summer 1975), and included his version in the tracklist. Check out ... more tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More MAY Fun for Everyone   

Need another reason to celebrate your 39er UN-Birthday? Late Spring and Summer is crowded with fun special days to use as a theme for your Un-Birthday, or simply focus on it, with 39er ATT-i-tude. I’ve expanded on a few listed below, with comments and links in 39er style, while others are listed with links for you to explore on your own. Enjoy …  

Up first, a few specialty thoughts to spruce up your whole month: It’s Better Sleep Month and the folks sponsoring it have “… the latest in sleep research to put you on the path to good sleep! Plenty of tips to learn why you may not be sleeping well and getting enough rest, and how to remedy it.” More food for sleep thought … 
       Of course, we know—especially by the time we’re 39ers—that sleep can positively or negatively impact our daily lives. However, it’s disturbing when I see headlines like this: “Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep.” Schools are cutting sports and the arts to focus on something kids should be learning at home.  
       Sure, provide information to kids for tools they need and where to locate them—schools are not it. Our children need to get back to basic Reading, Writing, and (grammatically incorrect) ‘Rithmetic. (Yeah, it was pretty dumb.) Not getting enough sleep is a school counselor or community awareness organizations’ responsibility, don’t you think? Besides, teens today are not entirely stupid—they know enough to search “how to sleep better” on Google. Phew! That’s a lot of thinking … time for a nap.  

A few more May thoughts … it’s Personal History Month … though the sponsor link is a good one, you may also want to visit our link that reminds you how important it is to leave a “Living Legacy.” Everyone has a story to tell … don’t leave yours in the dust of time without a voice. 

May is naturally, Military Appreciation Month. Don’t wait until Memorial Day to pay respects, or focus only on those who lost their lives protecting us. Reach out today and ask how you can participate as a civilian.

May 11^th: Pretty difficult to forget Mother's Day isn’t it? Not only are ads blasting from every broadcast media, but chocolate and flowers are on sale! Of course, Moms are special and those who truly devoted themselves to caring for their children, deserve only our best today (and really, every day) … though, for most Moms it isn’t what you can buy them, it’s the bearhug or long-distance phone call that matters most. And for those whose mothers have joined the club of eternal maternal spirits, raise your eyes skyward and say a special prayer. Thanks, Mom. 

May 12^th: It’s time to blossom with the Full Flower Moon! Do you feel a special kinship with the full moon? May meditation is especially potent to work with your personal Full Moon Magic. It’s called the Flower Moon for a reason—perfect time to flourish and burst into summer with great energy and splendor. Its power is effective three days before—most powerful at its zenith—and up to three days after. Aptly named by the Algonquin and Ojibwe peoples, the Flower Moon shares its name with a Cree designation of Budding Moon, as it awakens life on Earth. Meditate and bloom with our Full Flower Moon.  

May 12^th-18^th: Guess what?! It’s officially the start of Beer Season! At least so says the sponsor of American Craft Beer Week. Those of us at a “certain age” have (hopefully), learned to “enjoy” (being the key word) our alcohol without overdoing it. And visiting craft beer brewpubs or taprooms is a fun way to do just that.* If you make a great, tasty new discovery, take it home and combine it with a potluck party and friends. It’s a winner! (*They have a great nationwide map of locations!)  

May 15^th: Ok ya’ll, it’s time to stop wearing your felt hats and honor Straw Hat Day! Stop laughing! It’s a serious day! Or at least, it was, and sometimes I miss how our once-beloved traditions have skulked into oblivion. However, thanks to Wiki, who sponsors it, we can read how fun and sincere traditions once were. This day is mostly due to the antiquated “boater” style hat that evolved from traditional straw hats worn by the city of Venice gondoliers. Hence the name and evolution for men worldwide in late 19^th and early 20^th centuries.
       You’ll likely enjoy Wiki’s historical info on the Straw Hat, however, methinks it’s time to stretch the celebration to include all summer hats of straw, for all genders. Straw hats help reflect the hot and damaging summer sun, yet they’re lightweight and stylish in every generation. Wear yours proudly today and throughout the summer! 

May 20^th-25^th: Feeling stubborn? Could be you’re sensing the character of Mule Days! Yup. We’re havin’ fun now! It’s a huge celebration in Bishop, California, but even if you don’t live near enough to join in, you can enjoy their enthusiasm for this unique celebration. It’s been “An Eastern Sierra Tradition Since 1970.”  

May 26^th: Put on your dancin’ shoes, and bounce your way through World Lindy Hop Day. So, since I share the name (tho different spelling) and my mother was a dance instructor—yes, I appeared on stage at three years old—I kinda gotta feature this day, even without a sponsoring link. But you know me … I’ll always find a link that will work. The one above proves it’s a viable, historical dance, celebrated with master annual competitions. And if you don’t know what the Lindy Hop is, you haven’t been watching Dancing with the Stars have you? It’s one of their go-to swing dances that is so energetic, it’d kill me if I tried it now! LOL  

May 26^th: Of course, it’s also this year’s (observed) Memorial Day. Many of us have military relatives and/or ancestors who perished in order to keep our country safe. There is no “official” sponsor, but a history link is included above to remind you or let you learn anew, why this day of observance is so important. They also recommend, “Instead of saying ‘Happy Memorial Day,’ the Code of Support Foundation offers an alternative phrase: ‘I wish you a meaningful Memorial Day.’” Make it a day with family and friends, to pay tribute to our military. It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle. ~ Norman Schwarzkopf  

May 27^th: Break time! Yep, just in time to lead us into a new Summer, the New Moon pops up to offer a seasonal change of New Moon Musings. Always signaling an opportunity to refresh, this month’s New Moon is especially comforting as it brings innovative insights to nagging issues. What have you let lay around all Spring without making a decision? Give it a fresh perspective and follow through. Wouldn’t you rather enjoy your summer than worry over it?  

May 27^th: Looking for a reason to show off your awesome new “cheap sunglasses” or a great summer outfit? Today is Joe Cool Day! If you don’t know who or what Joe Cool is, I’m sorry. You’ve been living in a vacuum. Click the link and enjoy a few laughs. Thanks to Snoopy creator, Charles Schulz (1922-2000), Joe Cool personifies that suave, enigmatic individual everyone wants to be … whether they actually achieve it or not …

May 31^st: Quit your squawking! Yes, it’s World Parrot Day, but you don’t need to be so loud about it. And no, we’re not talking about Parrotheads (overzealous Jimmy Buffett fans). You can learn about their species on the sponsor link, and have some fun with your kids, grandkids, or simply yourself, with these pretty parrot crafts! Enjoy the last day of the month with a smile. 

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
No matter your age, even if your dance moves have turned into a soft-shoe shuffle, music makes the mood. Play the music and dance! ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ MAY 2025 ~ Get ready! Summer’s comin’! 
       This one’s for you, kids – Craig, Susie, and Pauline!  

Celebrate 39 & Holding Day
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 & Holding Gifts!
Chat on X/Twitter: @39HoldingClub

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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 April 2025

For 39ers, with Rejection Comes Hope! 

Happy UN-Birthday APRIL 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ So this article was posted on April 1^st … where were you?! … April Fool! … As usual, I was a few days late and a lot of dollars short, trying to make my tardiness funny. Hmmm, brings to mind a quote by Mark Twain, “April 1 is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.” I’m proof of that! LOL 

I’m not rejecting you, but it’s true, after turning 40+ we deal with rejection in a different way. Hopefully, we’re more hopeful than dejected. With that in mind, I have a full roster of 39er theories and thoughts to help you UN-wrap another UN-Birthday in this month of flowering showers and Spring fling fun. No rejection allowed!  

A March update: Spirits are high in my senior community, coming off our first 39 And Holding DAY (March 22^nd) event last month. It brought together a small group of like-minded people to mingle and get acquainted with positive 39er philosophies. We discussed our desires to leave memoirs and Living Legacies for posterity, and simply enjoyed learning our mutual interests. It was so much fun, we decided to hold quarterly events and already looking forward to 39AHD ‘26. Hope you give this some thought in your area, too!

Now, let’s see what’s happening this month as we Age With ATT-i-tude …

֎ Celebrating APRIL 39ers ~ And More! 
Grab your Inner Child by the hand and let’s tiptoe between the raindrops, or as Tiny Tim would say, … through the tulips with me … and fly a kite (National Kite Month), plant an indoor garden (for Tulip Month), or sing like nobody’s listening for National Karaoke Week (20^th-26^th). But first …

For 39ers who Follow the Stars  

Okay … everyone stand up … stop slouching … square your shoulders and stretch your arms to the sky. A good stretch helps your muscles release the tensions and your mind relax … which is exactly what April will do for all of us! As blue skies begin to emerge from the gray of winter, so do our senses awaken to Spring.
       For Aries (March 21-April 19) it means looking toward a mini-epiphany that rocks to the core of your sense of self. While that’s great for you, it may mean a shift in your relationships (personal and business) that may require discussion and assessment. Use the 27^ths’ New Moon to submit a potentially exciting business concept to the powers that be. They see your genius.

       Taurus, Taurus, Taurus … what are we going to do with you? (April 20-May 20) You’ve been hesitating too long. You knew last month that you should iron out a few wrinkles in a friendship, but did you? Or is it time now to reexamine your fondness and make a firm decision? Once decided, it will be a breath of fresh air in Spring. Some lingering pressures from office to home will have you a bit on edge; however, mind-distracting projects will help until it passes. And it will, by month’s end, so you can sweep into May with a clear head.
       And for those who love the adventurous Aries ram and headstrong bulls of Taurus, give them the calming influence of gifts that bring them pleasure. It would be surprising to meet an Aries who doesn’t love a vibrant red, tempered with a quiet splash of off-white or ivory. It matches their fiery personality However, the radiance of their diamond birthstone reflects that fire of passion in multi-faceted brilliance. You choose.
       Taurus friends and family may want to indulge the earthbound bull, not with the color of dirt, but the verdant green of growth. It soothes them in the lushness of life. It’s no surprise that their birthstone is the deep green emerald. Use your imagination to surround them in green’s ability to provide calm and serenity to Taurus’s natural tenacious tenseness.

 ♪ April 1975 Vintage Song of Note ♪  

There’s no denying that music reflects our moods, personalities and life experiences … and that’s just for the listeners. Those who write the music are baring their souls. Such is the case in “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You,” this month’s Vintage Song of Note.
       It’s ironic that Sugarloaf’s experiences breaking into the music biz became one of their two Top Ten hits (#4 at WCFL/Chicago, April 19, 1975), but not until they released it from their fourth and final album. Lyrics were penned by their lead singer, Jerry Corbetta, but surely they were heartfelt by all members, as they traversed the tangled trail of success, with dejection, before charting their own course—and making it big. ♪ … Anyway, we cut a hit and toured a bit | With the song he said he couldn't use | And now he calls, and begs and crawls | It's telephone Déjà vu … ♪ More tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More April Fun for Everyone  
Wake up your Inner Child, 39ers, it’s time to go play in the dirt! Though there is no official link for Tulip Month, I love the idea of growing an indoor garden for them. And what kid doesn’t love to play in the dirt … admittedly, you need to start your tulip bulbs in the dead of winter, so make a calendar note for early December. You’ll love that next Spring you’ll have beautiful, colorful tulips! 

Whoosh! The winds of April are perfect for National Kite Month! Take a peek at the host sponsor’s breezy, fanatic site—your Inner Child will love it!  

Tuesday ~ April 8^th: What are you doing today? Have you been staring out the window watching the birds (rather than working)? It’s Draw A Bird Day! So do it! The sponsor link is not current, but their archived story and bird drawings are priceless, from primitive to excessively artistic … worth the read and review.

Thursday ~ April 10^th: National Poetry Month comes with the added bonus of Poem In Your Pocket Day! Feeling creative and inspired? Write even a tiny four-line pocket-poem or a full-blown sonnet, and give it to someone special. Trust me, you’ll have “a moment.”  

Friday ~ April 11^th: I am unashamedly copying my BFYP site for this fun date—enjoy! What do you listen to your music on today? Your phone? Your computer? Some other fancy gizmo from the 21^st century? Welllll, today is 8-track Tape Day! I heard that … “Huh?! What’s that?” Oh, you are so spoiled. An 8-track tape player was a clunky portable radio-type music player, sometimes combined with our radios that then became our traveling music-maker. The “tapes” were about as clunky as the player. Nevermind, ask your grandparents while I go dig my tapes and player out of storage … Rock On!  

Friday ~ April 11^th: Sooooo, what did we play on our ol’ tape players? Get your party hat on, today we’re celebrating International "Louie Louie" Day, on whatever we can find to play the iconic 1963 party tune! There hasn’t been an official sponsoring link for several years, but no worries—our link above tells the story of BFYP DJ, Ken Chase of KISN/Portland fame, producer of the most popular version by The Kingsmen. Enjoy … reminisce … and party on! 

Sunday ~ April 12^th-13^th: Are you ready for some Full Moon Magic? Not only will April’s Full Pink Moon bring us a tad more stability in our lives, it predicts Easter’s date, and this month, rather than a supermoon, we have a micromoon—it appears tiny, being at its farthest from Earth. Whew! That’s a lot of work for the night sky.
       Of course, the Full Pink Moon isn’t really pink, but its name is a little creepy … it was dubbed so, for the early blooms of an eastern North American wildflower, the creeping phlox, which brings a perky, five-petal flower in an array of colors to your Spring garden. From rose, mauve, and pink, to white, blue and purple, enjoy the color splash! And rumor has it, its scent can be reminiscent of marijuana … 

Sunday ~ April 20^th: Go! Go find your eggs—but don’t put them all in one basket … it’s Easter! Whether you celebrate Easter religiously or as a simple family gathering, kids know it is a day of wiles and smiles … and chocolate. At the end of the day, ya gotta have that yummy brown bunny, no matter how old your Inner Child is. 😊  

April 20^th-26^th: Yup, can’t say it any better than I did at BFYP: Just because there’s no sponsoring link, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate National Karaoke Week! No sponsor link, and more frustrating, no related current events. However, I did find us an older link that offers great tips for having karaoke fun. Give it a look-see for “Kamikaze Karaoke” and “Dress-Up Karaoke.” And btw, “Louie Louie” sounds great whether you’re warbling into your home karaoke machine or regaling the local pub with your party tunes prowess … have fun!  

Saturday ~ April 26^th: Have you always liked making something special out of something else, even if it was someone else’s junk? That’s a very basic description of sculpture! Welcome to International Sculpture Day … these folks want to teach you, encourage you, and enjoy your creativity for seeing not what is, but what could be, in an interesting, fun, or thoughtful piece of art.
       Once considered only existing in ancient forms of copper, bronze, granite, marble, and clay … sculpture has come a long way. Go ahead—now you can create a sculpted work of art out of old toys, discarded household items and whatever strikes your fancy.
       It’s no wonder the International Sculpture Center evolved from the artistry of the 1960s to a worldwide celebration and offer “… understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society.” Read their history … get inspired and try something new! 

Tuesday ~ April 22^nd: And, is it time to head outside and have a little chat with Mother Nature? Today, Earth Day, is a great time! Talking about the great outdoors and environmental issues can be contentious for some, but spending a day on a hike, in a National Park, or just in your own backyard, can offer the opportunity for quiet contemplation on the matter. Make it happen.

Sunday ~ April 27^th: Ah, this month our New Moon Musings urge you to begin Spring by springing into prospects that will bolster your pertinent and personal security. As always, it’s time to consider new beginnings with a fresh start … perfect for stepping into May with an energetic attitude! 

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
The only fools over 40 are those who didn’t learn how to have genuine fun by 39. Smile. Play. ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ APRIL 2025 ~ put a Spring in your step! 
       This one’s for you, kids – Varoujan (John), Les, and Al (Elvin) (IM)! 
Celebrate 39 & Holding Day
Chat on Twitter: @39HoldingClub

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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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