A Time for Love’s Delight & Oh What a Night!
Happy UN-Birthday February 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ By
now, we know Love comes in many shapes, sizes and moods. Whether your loves
include mates, family or friends, our heart knows when it’s time to celebrate. As
a long-ago movie once touted, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
Well, at least, not loud enough for anyone to hear you!
֎ 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!
February’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: The first week of February we should have already
established our mood for the month with a mix of practicality and whimsy. This
will augment our relationships and let us go-with-the-flow until mid-month.
Then it’s time to make note of our inspirations and see where they fit into our
tasks and commitments. By the 17th’s New Moon, you may have more
ideas than you can count! Give them structure and discipline to make them work.
“While you look forward to tomorrow,
don’t forget to live in the moment.” (LR)
Oh Aquarius,
my Aquarius, wherefore art thou, my Aquarius (01/20-02/18?
A little Shakespeare and sentiment will rev up your month as you feel the
warmth of family and friends, the first half of the month. With the New Moon
eclipse (17th), you may be preparing for a critical decision that could
enhance the rest of the year, if not longer. Don’t be hesitant, but do be aware
of the pros and cons, then move forward with confidence.
Are
you feeling charmed, dear Pisces (02/19-03/20)?
You should! Or at least feeling the power of the 1st’s Full Moon
until Valentine’s Day. Your natural abilities dominate February, boosted to
reflect your goals. With the powerful New Moon on the 17th, you may be
able to straighten out any wrinkles in upcoming plans if you include others’ feedback.
Further realization is possible if you take the time to simply “be.”
♪ February Vintage Song of
Note
♪
For those of us without a mate, it’s good to remember that Love comes in many
forms for a variety of people (and pets!) in our lives. Although this month’s
vintage Song of Note may be too distant for many 39ers, with a
simple substitution, “
December
1963 (Oh What a Night)” can become any year or decade.
♪
…
Oh, what a night | Hypnotizing, mesmerizin' me | She was
everything I dreamed she'd be | Sweet surrender, what a night … ♪ It just so happened for the Four Seasons, to be a
sweetheart night in December 1963! And Love for one magic night is still Love …
or at very least, a bittersweet revelation.
The hit song for February 1976
was just getting started up the charts, with WTAC listeners placing it
by Valentine’s Day at #23 on their Flint, Michigan, survey. Four Seasons’
keyboardist, Bob Gaudio, originally started the tune with an even more
nostalgic year of 1933, though he hadn’t even been alive then. The other band
members reportedly weren’t thrilled with his lyrics, so he collaborated with
future wife, Judy Parker and she wrote the final version. Whatever night you
recall with it, “December 1963” ♪ … ended much too soon … ♪ Feel the love ... with more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the
Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago
this Month!
֎ More February Fun for
Everyone
Oh,
sure, this is the Love Month with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, but
there’s more to February than just a pretty heart … for 39er creative
types, it’s also National
Embroidery Month! Although the sponsor site hasn’t been updated since 2018,
let’s be real—embroidery is one of the oldest forms of textile artistry—updating
it has been happening for centuries! New to the art? Don’t be shy, it’s easy to
learn and fun!
We also pay tribute to the
inspiration for the 39 and Holding Club, comedian and all-around
entertainer, Mr. Jack Benny (born on Valentine’s Day!) Feel the Love …
February 1st: Regardless of the Full
Moon’s date of appearance, its power is felt not only three days before and
after, but often throughout the month. With the February Full Snow Moon on
the 1st and the month being short in days, you can bet the
full moon’s effect is leaving a lasting impression on 39ers. The Old Farmers’
Almanac explained this month’s moon name, “On average, February is the United
States’ snowiest month …” Simple, straightforward, and likely not to get
an argument from the Eastern states. Meditate with the moon in mind, and it’ll
be Spring before you know it.
February 11th: “In recognition of the
enormous contribution inventors make to the nation and the world, Congress …
has designated 11 February, the anniversary of the birth of the inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who held over 1,000 patents, as National
Inventors' Day.” And those of us who think we are intelligent, let us
be humbled.
February 12th: Time for a day in nature as
we celebrate Paul Bunyan Day! More than one sponsor claims this day for the
rugged lumberjack, making him just as popular as ever. Yes, he was a real
person, born on this day 1834, in Bangor, Maine—or at least that’s what RoadsideAmerica.com claims
in a brief blurb in their Bangor travel site. And once the logging capital of
the world, Bangor itself, is immensely proud of the 31-foot, 3,700 pound statue
of the enduring folk hero.
On their site, though, you must
click through eight photos, each with a short paragraph of history, to get the full
story—and still there is no real answer—was he real? Unless, of course, you
click here. Want to get in on the fun? Brownielocks.com
is not only a calendar of special days, but for this day, sells fun t-shirts
and offers their take on the big guy’s origin.
February 14th: Do you wear your heart on
your sleeve when looking for a new Love? Kinda messy, don’t ya think? Not only
for current couples, but also for those looking for Love, just pin a heart to
your shirt, sip a sweet,
red cocktail and enjoy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th:
It was on
my own birthday that I bought the 39AHC
domain name, but it’s THIS date that I credit the inspiration for my purchase. Funnyman
Jack Benny was born on
Valentine’s Day in 1894. While making for a special celebration for mom and
pop, more than becoming a famous entertainer, Jack’s claim to fame was also
coining the phrase, “39
and Holding.” Enjoy the history and
sentiment here as you toast the day.
February 17th: It’s that time … take the
power you’ve saved from the 1st’s Full Snow Moon
and combine it with tonight’s New Moon for a boost to the rest of
February. New Moons are all about new beginnings. Look ahead this month with
determination and the wisdom of a 39er—you won’t be disappointed.
February 27th: Looking back is not only
fun, but sometimes a necessary reverie to appreciate today. So let’s enjoy National Retro Day! According
to the sponsor’s Facebook page, it doesn’t matter what generation you’re in …
or which decade or two from which your fondest reminiscences burst forth. Play
the music, remember your dance moves and wrap yourself in
memories!
֎ Aging Tip of
the Month
Life
gets trickier as we age. While 39AHC tries to be interesting to everyone
39+, I’m on the higher end of the spectrum and am seeing the effects of low
income and the complexity of healthy aging. My best advice: use your resources …
there are reputable insurance companies that offer over-the-counter medications
assistance, as well as standard prescription options. And look to your
county low-income assistance programs.
But bottom line, as the University
of Chicago Medicine advises, “When it comes to aging, attitude is
everything.”
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
The heart wants what it wants. Ah, but the
catch, is it doesn’t always know what it
wants … ~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ February 2026 ~ Love is Ageless!
This one’s for you, kids – Sharon,
Rochelle and David!
Celebrate 39
& Holding Day
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 &
Holding Gifts!
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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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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