39ers’ Endless Summer with Just the Right Vibe!
Happy UN-Birthday AUGUST 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ Summer parties notwithstanding, we’re going to the dogs!
No doubt about it—we’re firmly entrenched in the “dog days of Summer.” But take heart—it should only last until around August 11th. BTW, that “should” word is my nemesis in life … so many hopes, dreams and utter disasters revolve around that seemingly innocuous word of the English language …
Speaking
of words, have you ever wondered where that phrase, “dog days of
Summer”
originated? Blame the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, who noticed that the most
scorching time of Summer coincides with the rising of Sirius
(which translates to “scorching” in Greek (σείριος), otherwise known as the Dog
Star—yes, really!
It’s part of the Canis
Major constellation that tends to appear for approximately 40 days between
July 3rd and August 11th. So look for gradual respite
(hopefully) beginning after that date.
To help us keep the dog days on a leash, I found the perfect vintage Song of Note for August. It’s a lighthearted jingle of a song that personifies our Summer ATTitudes. So let’s get to it, shall we?
For all of us: Just like the bold, bright August Summer sun, we don’t
hide in the shadows this month. While we have grand plans, we may need to
remember they won’t happen without action. Use this month to recognize where to
find your basic needs before implementing your grand plan. You might have the
attention of others who can contribute but be sure to take the lead. After the
middle of the month, the details will emerge.
Give your ideas and ambitions legs—just
check first to ensure they’re on solid ground. Take a short, needed rest, 39ers,
and by the 28th’s Full Moon, we may more easily separate the obscure
from the obvious to make better decisions.
Take a little time to check out that sparkling new direction as you head into Fall, Leo. It could have more charm and substance than you think at first glance and offer a fresh path forward. You might benefit from it, even into the New Year.
The
beginning of August, dear Virgo 39ers
(08/23 – 09/22), may find you looking to your Inner Self for direction before
settling on a resolution you thought was set in stone. It sounds more
disquieting that it is … you have good instincts … you them wisely. August may feel
a tad slow as you reexamine priorities. While you’re comfortable carrying the
whole load, it’s likely a little help could point the way to better results.
Let your trusted inner circle help!
A personal or professional relationship may
need your attention as you move through the end of the month and into
September. Is there a noticeable crack that you can quickly remedy? Take a
good, long look and know you’ll make the right decision.
How could I not choose this iconic Summer song for our August Song of Note? With a catchy, funky, Boho sound, it was released by the band, War, on the first day of Summer (June 21) 1976. Oh, what is its title you ask? Silly … it’s “Summer,” of course!
I dare you to listen to “Summer” and not bounce back-‘n’-forth in a hazy, lazy, Summer vibe. The YouTube link also offers up a steady stream of nostalgic Summer ‘70s images, ending with a fitting Bob Marley (1945-1981) quote, “Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.”
Belying their band name, War released a new, official lyric video at the beginning of this Summer to mark its golden anniversary. The Summer feel-good tune is moving up B-100FM/San Diego, California’s, chart at #22, August 5, 1976. ♪ … When you feel those balmy breezes on your face | Summer time is the best time any place, oh yeah … ♪ Go here for MORE tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!
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More AUGUST
Fun for Everyone
Now,
wouldn’t you think a special month dedicated to Romance and most especially,
Romance writing, would be in February? Apparently that’s too logical, as Romance
Awareness Month is officially in AUGUST! While the sponsoring link is for
an article in the LA.Times, it crosses one of my pet peeves, as they think
they’re SO special, they need to be behind a paywall.
I refuse to pay for “news”
paywalls. So, if you have an L.A.Times subscription, enjoy. I, on the other
hand, visited the Romance
Writers of America site for a “real” link to love … Librarians and Booksellers: Host a
Romance Awareness Month Event.
August 12th: Let’s celebrate! What? You ask?
It’s a HUGE day for World
Elephant Day! Since first introduced to nearly every country in the world
from Asia and Africa, these giants of the animal kingdom have been popular in
zoos, circuses and safaris. The first known elephant arrival in the U.S. was
1796.
But like so many other magnificent
creatures of nature, we tend to take elephants’ intelligence and human-like
bonds, for granted, thinking they’ll always be part of our lives. World
Elephant Day began in 2012, headed by (and still) filmmakers, Patricia Sims
(and Michael Clark), and the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation. Human
interaction has taken a devastating toll on their existence. From Wikipedia, “One
conservationist has stated that both African and Asian elephants face
extinction within twelve years.” Won’t you help to keep the mostly “gentle
giant” from harm and possible extinction? How you can help
…
August 17th: Since beginning this article and Blast From Your Past’s “50 Years Ago This Month” (2010), I’ve associated today’s Baby Boomer's Recognition Day with music and most especially, Oldies Rock & Roll (1954-1979)! So from the BFYP site, “You really do need to be an official Boomer (born 1946-1964) to enjoy this site’s Baby Boomer’s Recognition Day. Although you’ll recognize many celeb faces they’ve posted info about, it’s a tad out of date here and there, but still fun if you love “the good ol’ days.” Grab your bell bottom jeans and a tie-dyed shirt, and Rock Out! (Be advised, it is NOT a secure site.)”
August 25th-29th: Cha-ching!
Think Money, Money, Money! (A
fun ABBA tune from 1976.) Why? It’s Numismatic Week! Otherwise
known as the “World's Fair of Money,” this year, appropriately enough, it’s
held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a close link to the first U.S. Mint,
established in Philadelphia in 1792. Have you inherited an old collection of
coins or paper money? If you’re in the area, check out their Fair, where you
can, “Buy, sell and trade with hundreds of coin dealers, attend lectures and
presentations from noted numismatists, and find out what your old coins may be
worth!”
Even if you aren’t a coin or money
collector, some of their displays of rare monies from around the world are
worth the $10/day admission.
Whatever you want to call it, Full Sturgeon Moon, or the Dakota’s ancient Harvest Moon, take a few minutes to meditate on its magnificence and let its power guide you through the coming month.
This is a new, “What The Funny?!” intermittent section that follows my wandering mind through a myriad of things like puzzles, life, science, or – for instance, when recently inquiring Microsoft Word for an alternative form of “klutz” … I wondered what the editors of Microsoft were on when they came up with: “boor, clown, ruffian, lout, fool and jester.” Seriously?! I knew better, so looked it up in a Webster’s dictionary which vindicated my supposition that it means “a clumsy or awkward person.” Makes me a little leery of using Microsoft for my AI-less writing …
As a 39er, I now have the “grandma bod” so Summer bikinis are not my style. But the Summer party ATTitude still rules! ~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ AUGUST 2026 ~ Stay Cool & Rock On!
This one’s for you, kids – Linda, Jim,
Stephanie and Tanya!
Chat on X/Twitter: @39HoldingClub
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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!
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