Welcome 39ers!, We UN-do birthdays here. So let’s UNwrap another year, and enjoy at
least ONE day of non-stop fun. OK, well, I generally party my whole birthday month
away, but maybe that's just me. Let's explore your UN-birthday DECEMBER 2018 ...
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly!
Here
it is, another year end and as usual, 39ers,
we’re left scratching our heads, wondering how the other eleven months managed
to slip by so quickly.
For
some, December brings another
UN-birthday that often takes back stage to all the Holiday parties and hoopla. So
birthday 39ers, it’s time for you to
grab your limelight and deck the halls. Tip: Create a birthday/holiday combo
event. Put the party focus on the birthday guy or gal, as the celebrated Elf
guest of honor!
39er Fitness
and Fun
There
are two kinds of people during the Holidays. Yup. Just two. Those who vow not
to partake of the volumes of yummy goodies, trying desperately to wear blinders
and declare December diet month, and those who don’t give a damn, plying everyone
within arm’s length with Irish Cream brownies, rum cake, and a mountain of whip
cream on homemade apple pie. Sigh.
What
can you do if you edge off the healthy vittles for an Eggnog Mousse Snowman? Exercise! Even a ten-minute walk a couple times a
day will help melt away those decadent dessert drink pounds. On your return, make notes for a healthy 2019
nutrition regimen.
Before
we look to the January diet jump-starters, let’s wallow in the warm aroma of oven-fresh
sugar cookies and remember …
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ DECEMBER 1979
Grease hit it big in June 1978 and
still dominated the retail Holiday gift-giving more than a year later. But the
first week of December 1979, another
movie blasted Grease off the grid
into outer space …
December 7th: The USS Enterprise
(NCC-1701) truly began its journey to explore where no man (or woman) had gone
before. It ventured out from a little boob tube into a
vast world premiere of Star Trek: The Motion Picture
where it certainly outlived its five-year mission.
After ten years (the television show
ended in 1969), we watched the same small-screen cast come to life in the
theaters. Familiar, yes, but the movie added outer dimensions and great new
catch-phrases, like “Beam us up, Scotty.” By
the way, would you want your bodily DNA whisked through space by a fellow who
asks, “When are ya gonna get off of that milk diet Laddy? Now Scotch is a real
drink for a man.” Heehee.
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
Infamous for spotting
opportunities and eternally seeking new ideas, Sagittarian 39ers (11/22-12/21) are the perfect
lead-in to the last month of the year. Their adventurous and vivacious
personality will guide you through the best parties and festivities of the
season. The hard part for the rest of us, is getting them to slow down long
enough to enjoy it.
The
second half of the month, destination-minded Capricorn
(12/22-01/19) takes 2018’s leftover goals and Sag’s flashy new concepts, to
fashion a great new 2019 beginning—the perfect team! Caps need you, however, to remind them
to lighten up once in a while and appreciate the fruits of their labors.
December’s
turquoise gemstone is a symbol of good fortune and success, polished bright for
your New Year.
The New Year promises to be … exactly what we make of it. Want to be sad and
miserable? There is certainly enough wretchedness around us to help promote
your gloom. Choose to be happy and nurturing for yourself and others? Yes …
it’s a choice. There is also much in this world to encourage your joy,
year-round. Make 2019 your year of cheerfulness and content.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
When you’re 39 and Holding … again
… it’s another opportunity for a new beginning. Don’t start over. Just take a
deep breath and start again.
~ LinDee Rochelle; 39 and Holding Club
founder.
Great cheese and wine need
aging, but 39ers know Age is Just a Number … LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
Happy UN-Birthday DECEMBER 39ers,
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: Linda,
Patricia, Ken, Kevin)
Chat
on Twitter: @39HoldingClub
Are
you a 39er this month? 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!
LinDee
Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock &
Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
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November 2018 ~ Attitude,
Gratitude, and a Rose
Hey,
November 39ers, feeling blue with
another birthday this month? You know they come every year. The trick is to
listen to your mind, which invariably thinks you’re younger than your body-age.
That’s
why we choose to be 39 and Holding every year! You’re old enough to have
learned some valuable lessons, and young enough to keep that spring in your
step! So let’s celebrate with another UN-birthday month!
39er Fitness
and Fun
Welcome
to November, 39ers … the month of the year when we feel gratitude for simply
being here. Sound like a Pollyanna attitude?
Absolutely. But an attitude of gratitude this month and every day is a step towards more than
accomplishing goals—it’s a necessity for wellness inside and out.
Says the Mayo Clinic,
“… effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you
tend to be pessimistic, don't despair — you can learn positive thinking skills.”
Do it.
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ NOVEMBER 1979
November
9th: It isn’t often a screen debut
results in an Oscar nomination. While The Rose may have been loosely based on Janis Joplin, Bette Midler owned the audience in her
first major film role. Which of course, didn’t hurt her singing career, as the
title track burst into the top ten at KFRC/San Francisco and around the nation,
in the early summer of 1979, to become one of her signature hits.
November 26th: Every wonder when we stopped
Rockin’ ‘round the clock? Figuratively speaking, I can tell you, it was on this
day in a command appearance for Queen Elizabeth II. It became Bill Haley & His Comets' final recorded performance of the infamous song, “Rock Around the Clock.” Tick
tock.
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
Though
Scorpions may be a mystery to many, those who work to discover the key to these
enigmatic people will witness the magic within. Friendly but introspective and
creatively planning Scorpios (Oct
23 – Nov 21) will figure you out in a heartbeat, but it may take years (if ever)
for you to get where they’re coming from. Your honesty and integrity will help.
On
the other end of the Astrology spectrum, meet an energetic,
lead-follow-or-move-out-of-the-way, ambitious Sagittarian
(Nov 22 – Dec 21), and life will be much easier, albeit very busy. They often
have a larger-than-life presence (think Jupiter—their ruling planet) and can’t
wait to get to the next adventure. Always spoiling for a party, it’s a good bet
they’re already ensuring New Year festivities are on target.
With
the power of three (+) Zodiac enlightenment symbols to draw from: Scorpion,
Eagle, and Phoenix—Scorpios are naturals
at coordinating elements of life; though implementing may prove a tougher
challenge. Sagittarians, however are
focused as they take aim and hone in on the horizon. Charge!
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
What you do from this day forward is a
result of your attitude about what went before and the anticipation
of what awaits you. Love it—live it. ~ L. Rochelle;
founder 39 and
Holding Club, Blast from Your Past, and Penchant for Penning.
Great cheese and wine need
aging, but 39ers know Age is Just a Number … LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
Happy UN-Birthday NOVEMBER 39ers,
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: JV, LinDee, Jackie)
Chat
on Twitter: @39HoldingClub
Are
you a 39er this month? 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!
LinDee
Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock &
Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
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October 2018 ~ Mind Over Body-snatchers & Halloween!
I’m
not just late with this article’s post, it’s positively negligently tardy!!
Well, I didn’t truly neglect you and 39AHC,
I simply had to employ mind over matter, or rather … body … to prove ATT-i-tude is everything, as our bodies age but our minds continue to actively
engage.
Although
our minds can be quick as a bunny, our bodies can fail to hold the energy
charge—something that was admirably demonstrated to the hilt by Stephen Hawking.
Though
I thought I was indestructible, apparently, I’m human after all. Let’s go
off-track a little this month to first chat about your health … mind over body.*
Fortunately,
my body issue is temporary and mendable. At the beginning of the month, I
endured a full hip replacement. I know, I know, it’s done every day and not considered a big
deal for those over sixty. However, it is major surgery, the likes of which I
haven’t been exposed to in thirty years. So, yeah, it’s a big deal!
And
my, how things have changed. My insurance / doctor gave me the option to have
“same day surgery.” Say what?! Yes, I know I told you this is major surgery …
but if you’re reasonably healthy without debilitating, underlying conditions,
you can apparently qualify to be operated on in the morning and out before
dinnertime!
Example:
with a fortunate early check-in and a New Moon high in the sky, I arrived at 5:10a.m.; even with pre-surgery prep,
surgery, and recovery room time, I was on my way home by 11:25a.m. Certainly
not of “sound mind,” but with a new, bionic hip and not a body-snatcher
in sight.
If
you’re facing something similar, my OCTOBER UN-birthday friends—use your
mind-magic often reserved for yet another 39AHC birthday—to persevere and speed
the healing process. Mind over body isn’t just a saying, it’s actually a
recognized component for healing.
How to deal with mind over body … you are what is in your mind, spirit and soul. Your body
is merely the host for your essence. While it is tough to take body
deterioration at any age, the mind is a wonderful thing, and can lift you out
of your body. Never forget that. It’s what keeps us young.
39er Fitness
and Fun
Heading
to the hospital soon for a knee or hip replacement? Prep your house and especially your specific recuperating room before you go. Your physician will
likely provide basic tips, but really give it thought about how you’ll go
through your day on a walker the
first week (or longer), after which you should have your system down pat.
Especially if you don’t have a full-time caregiver, cook, maid, go-fer …
My
fun and functioning tips: If you will need a walker and don’t want the added
expense of a specially fitted basket for a one-time use product, get creative! Many walkers have handles
on either side for its folding; stretch a large recyclable bag between the
handles to carry stuff in!
Do you drink coffee or tea daily? If
you don’t already have one, get a hot/cold thermal carafe (like on your table in restaurants).
And
now, let’s get on with the 39AHC
UN-birthday party!
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ OCTOBER 1979
October
5th:
It just takes one lucky break for an actor to be introduced to the world. Before this date in
1979 the name “Bo” could have been a guy or a gal for all we knew. Once the
movie “10”
hit the big screen, though, there was no mistaking gender of its star. Sexy Bo Derek hit the bigtime and everybody knew her name. Any wonder? Men
desired her, and women wanted to be her.
October 10th: Though Joe Perry left Aerosmith this month in 1979, it
turns out he just needed a break. He and former bandmate, Brad Whitford, returned
to Aerosmith in 1984, and everything was right with the world again.
In the meantime, well-established
band Fleetwood Mac has a banner month, releasing a well-received Tusk studio
album on the 12th AFTER plastering their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
October 31st: No list of monthly items
would be complete without a Halloween 1979 list of news stories! Now that’s scary …
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
Two
quick-witted star signs share the limelight this month. Libra (09/23 – 10/22)
leads the month with a gentle sense of balance and order. Fortunately, they’re
naturally gifted in patience, because it may prove to be a tough month for
Librans. A little introspection could lead to a positive shift.
Since
they share the month, Scorpio
(10/23 – 11/21) also feels the negatives. In fact, this month, everything comes
to a halt for Scorpio, while life feels a little discombobulated. But, “This
sign is directly associated with the underworld, so they’re right at home in
the darkest of places,” says Tarot.com. It’s
okay to hide in the dark for much of the month, Scorp, but you’ll be feelin’
good again by Halloween night!
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Apropos for
Halloween month: “Don’t live life like
you’re already dead.”
Great cheese
and wine need aging, but 39ers know Age is Just a Number … LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
Happy UN-Birthday OCTOBER 39ers,
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: Ron,
Darlene, Cheryl, Kim, Tammy, Lin, Terry, Laura! )
Chat
on Twitter: @39HoldingClub
*PLEASE NOTE: None of the above is meant to
be construed as medical advice. I am explaining personal experiences and
offering links to support some theories. I will not personally or
professionally accept any ethical or legal responsibility.
Are
you a 39er this month? 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!
LinDee
Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock &
Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
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September 2018 ~ Milestone
Birthday? 39ers Just Wanna Have Fun!
Another
39 and Holding “milestone” birthday
looms on my near horizon, so in my inimitable way of dealing with it (or not), I’ve
been rethinking the 39 and Holding Club
and website.
As a
“club,” it will likely stay as-is, with just a fun, laminated “official” card
and a cheeky host of logo items for sale. We’re here to remind you that life at any age should be a
humorous adventure, not to make a million bucks (though of course, I wouldn’t
turn it down). Nor do we want to make you all weepy or worried about the vagaries
of old age.
However,
it’s been a little light on substance. The categories I’ve played with each
month are fine, but I want 39 and Holding
Club to offer insights and assistance to Aging with ATT-i-tude. Not just fluff.
There
will still be nostalgic music and entertainment events in history, ‘cause …
well … music simply makes people smile, and who doesn’t love being entertained?
To
give it some perception and depth, a new category will serve as the monthly
article lead-in …
👉NEW 39er Fitness and Fun
This
article presumes you’ve been into weight training or some type of regular
exercise. Uh-huh. Ok, well, if you are, the rules are changing. For instance:
“Old
Rule: Stretch a few days a week (after exercise).
New
Rule: Stretch after every workout, and then some.”
Sound advice for whole body health
by recognized experts, even if you are just thinking
about exercising.
Getting funny bits from the funnies: Garfield turned
the big 4-0 this year (June 19) and as he says, “Aging well is the best
revenge.”
Turning
40 can be traumatic … if you let it. As one of my favorite go-to comic cats
over the decades, Garfield has kept aging in perspective, since his inception
in 1978. Do visit his delightful and insightful site!
I
know I harp on Aging with ATT-i-tude
like Garfield on steroids (!), but according to a molecular biologist and
health psychologist, there is more to it than we know. In the article, The Secret of Aging and How to Slow It Down, you’ll learn how ATT-i-tude
affects your molecular makeup. Love yourself and live longer, well.
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ September 1979
Californians especially, will wax nostalgic at the reminder 39
Years Ago, when the cost of a gallon of gas ran around 86 cents. Yup, it’s
true! But then, the average cost of a car was only about $6,848—by 2016, it was $25,449 (and climbing)!
September: KDWB-FM/Minneapolis, Minnesota had enough of their
ankle-biter Top 40 AM little sister, switching to album-oriented rock as "K101,"
which didn’t last long. By early 1980 it started a morphing run that ran the decade (and likely
confused its listeners).
September 7: ESPN all-sports
channel, the man cave’s reverent alter, hit the history books as the first
cable TV channel to run on a 24-hour format. Marriages worldwide have not been
the same since. You can thank out-of-work Bill Rasmussen (in 1978), and his son,
Scott, ladies. Let the football season begin!
For 39ers who Follow the Stars …
Virgo (08/23-09/22)
leads off the month and they’re in control! Listen up world, a Virgo mind is sharp
and focused, but this month they dominate … home, business at least ‘til the 21st,
while fleet-footed Mercury is stepping through their sign.
For Libra (09/23-10/22), breathe a sigh of relief, as everything gets back to normal (whatever
that is) at home. You’ve been in upheaval, but according to the stars, even
your finances will straighten themselves out. Enjoy your birthday!
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
“Pain is mysterious, and having fun is
the best way to forget it.” ~ Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara (1911-2017); Japanese physician.
Great cheese and wine need
aging, but 39ers know Age is Just a Number … LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
Happy UN-Birthday SEPTEMBER 39ers,
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: Barb, Karen,
Jennifer, Thomas, Chad, Scott &
Verne!)
Chat
on Twitter: @39HoldingClub
Are
you a 39er this month? 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!
LinDee
Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock &
Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
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AUGUST 1979 ~ Hot and Steamy
Rock & Roll!
We’re breaking heat temperature records across the country this summer. It’s no wonder August is often known as the hottest month of the year.
We’re breaking heat temperature records across the country this summer. It’s no wonder August is often known as the hottest month of the year.
While
you’re seeking ways to thrive and survive, and celebrate 39er birthdays,
enjoy reminiscing about …
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ AUGUST 1979
August
24th:
Rock music cult film, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School
featuring the Ramones,
hit the streets
August 25th: “’My Sharona’ by The Knack hits #1 on the Billboard charts.” So
says Wiki. But super-competitive radio station, KFRC/San Francisco, jammed it to the top at least two weeks
earlier. What made this simple tune so special? Sharona wasn’t that compelling,
but apparently, we were tired of saccharin songs and disco. Sharona’s #1 status
knocked them off the top for the first time in more than a year! It was
enough to signal the coming resurgence of Rock and Heavy Metal.
August 25th: Castle
recently ended its long run (2009-2016) on ABC as America’s “sweetheart” sleuth
dramedy. But on this day 39 Years Ago,
ABC debuted another adorable and cutesy series, Hart to Hart,
starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers. Jennifer Hart: “After all the
trouble we’ve been through, you want to marry me?” Jonathan: “Well, I’m sure we
won’t get into trouble on a weekly basis.” Romantically prophetic.
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
Got a summer party to make a
splash at? Chances are you’ll meet one or two party-loving Leos
(07/23-08/22), and look out for the impish Virgos
(08/23-09/22)!
Don’t
worry, you’ll be able to tell them apart. The boisterous Leos command attention
in any gathering, even during our hot and steamy heatwaves. They make it easy
for Virgos to sneak in while your head’s turned, and plant a big, wet (but refreshing)
kiss on your cheek.
Also
commanding attention in August is its statuesque birth month flower, the Gladiolus stalk, embodying its
nickname of “sword lily.” August 39ers, hold your stance, and take your slice
of summer fun to the hilt!
To cool off, peer into the
depths of this month’s soothing green birthstone. It’s easy to believe stories
of the Peridot’s magical powers and healing
properties, as it mesmerizes with multi-layered cool, green facets.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
“Wrinkled was not one of the things I
wanted to be when I grew up!” ~ Anonymous
[Hence, the booming business of
wrinkle creams!]
Great cheese and wine need
aging, but for 39ers Age is just a number … LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
Happy UN-Birthday AUGUST 39ers,
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: Linda, Jim,
Stephanie and Tanya!)
Chat
on Twitter: @39HoldingClub
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July 2018 - 39ers Live and Learn!
At 39 years old, you’ve seen a bit of the world and learned
a thing or too (hopefully). You’ve honed your right-or-wrong values and sharpened
your skills to spot B.S. in most situations. However, when you’re 39 and Holding for a bunch more years,
your perspectives continue to evolve, and you know there is so much more to
learn …
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ JULY 1979
July 14th: The best read you’ll have
all month—then-President Jimmy Carter voiced his concerns about Americans’ lack of faith in the nation’s
administration. “President Carter speaks to Americans about the "crisis of confidence" in
American government, values, and way of life, as the public expresses doubt in
a better future for their own children. Carter challenges citizens to unite and
address the problems in America by first addressing the energy shortage.
My takeaway
from his speech? Mr. Carter said, “But after listening to the American people I
While you read through it, compare
what Mr. Carter says, to today’s issues. Replace energy shortage with terrorism
or rising rates on everything, or any
number of other crises. Little has changed. They are much the same, just more
acute. Although I don’t agree in the way Mr. Trump conducts his public persona,
I do believe he is trying to affect much- needed changes. They were needed
then. They are needed even more, now.
One difference between then and now?
We didn’t vilify the president for inadequacies. We worked with what we had,
and we voted to make changes. But we still need to unify. “Whenever you have a
chance, say something good about our
country,” Mr. Carter said. Take heed, “United
States of America”!
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
According to Wiki, until the 15th century, July’s birthstone was a turquoise/onyx duo. The royal red ruby didn’t come into favor until the 20th century. Which do you
prefer? Whatever floats your boat.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) 39ers should
enjoy the majestic qualities of whatever adorns them. Perhaps the ruby better
fits their nature. Gleaming with hard brilliance on the outside, but you’ll find
so much more, if you peer into its soft-hued interior. Get on a Cancerian’s
good side, and you’ll never enjoy a more loyal friend. 
If
you rule life by the Zodiac though, the birthstone changes for the second half of the month. Leo’s
(July 23-Aug 22) majesty rules with the mysterious and dramatic onyx. The powerful stone is the
perfect pairing for Leo’s benevolent supremacy. Leos can love as big as the
summer sun; sometimes with an ego to match. That’s the lion for you!
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Aging is letting go of who you were
yesterday, coming to terms with who you are today, and planning how you will live
better tomorrow.
Great cheese and wine need
aging, but for 39ers Age is just a number … LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
Happy UN-Birthday JULY 39ers,
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: John 75!,
Yvonne, Ed, Marilyn, Pat, Joyce, and Susan!)
Chat
on Twitter: @39HoldingClub
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JUNE 2018 - June Bugs & 39ers!
39ers
… are you celebrating your UN-birthday with friends and family in an outdoor
party? Look out! Here come the June bugs!
Or is it a potato bug … or a green scarab … or … all three? Choose door number three and you win. It seems the squiggly brown or green beetle can be known as a June bug in many parts of the US but look different and have diverse scientific names. They are, however, all in the family.
Says
entomologist, Chris Goforth, better known as The Dragonfly Woman, “My sister
and I were playing with the beetles we called potato bugs (i.e., the little
brown scarabs, my dad’s name for them) that were crawling on the window screen
under the porch light and my mom slipped and called them June bugs and not
potato bugs for the first time. My sister and I were so confused!”
No
confusion here. Whatever they’re called, ewww! On with the party …
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ JUNE 1979
You may be 39 … again … but if you want to act like a kid
again, don’t hold back! Go to Mickey-D’s
for your favorite Happy Meal, rent The Muppet Movie,
and never, never, ever, be afraid to
fly above the clouds!
What
am I talking about? Where were you 39 Years Ago this Month?!
June: McDonald's
introduces the Happy Meal.
June 22nd: The Muppet Movie
is released. ♪ “Movin' right along | In search of good times and good news
| With good friends you can't lose …” ♪
June 25th: Snoopy aka the courageous
World War I Flying Ace in his Sopwith Camel, quaked at flying too high. 39ers
never quake. 😊
And we still love Snoopy anyway.
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
Geminis, before the
Zodiac moves into mellower Cancer (06/20), close your eyes and channel your
inner Twins for a mind-melding moment. It’s good for the soul.
Planning your party? Should be
a snap for you, as Geminis are known for clever party options. Quick thinkers
and inquisitive, there is always a reason to party hearty and they’ll invent
festive ways to connect with friends and family.
On
the 21st Cancer
starts kicking sand in your enemies’ eyes, as we find the stalwart Cancer nursing
party-goer headaches. The nurturing crustacean simply must protect and serve!
It’s in their loyal and loving nature.
Though
you may be crusty on the outside, to those you allow in, Cancer, you’ll always
be a softy. It’s a good bet your parties are a little smaller, but they are always
filled with your closest loved ones to help you celebrate.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
The most important thing I can tell you
about aging is this: If you really feel that you want to have an
off-the-shoulder blouse and some big beads and thong sandals and a dirndl skirt
and a magnolia in your hair, do it. Even if you're wrinkled.
~ Maya Angelou (1928-2014;
celebrated poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist.)
Great cheese and wine need
aging, but for 39ers Age is just a number … LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
Happy UN-Birthday JUNE 39ers,
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: Sally, Christine,
Melanie!)
Chat
on Twitter: @39HoldingClub
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Make the Most
of May, 39ers!
Heading
out on the town this month to celebrate your 39 and Holding UN-birthday? That makes you a 39er! No matter how many times you’ve
turned 39, in May it’s still a treat to toast the day with your mom. It’s their
month, too, birthday or not. Happy Mother’s Day!
If
it’s your first 39er UN-birthday, here’s
what life was like for mom … 39 years ago
this month …
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ MAY 1979
May 18th:
“Disco Duck’s” antics of 1976 still
influenced our music, with the Top Ten in major cities touting disco songs.
Donna Summer brought on the heat with “Hot Stuff” at #1, KFRC/San
Francisco. “Disco Nights” by G.Q. rounded out the top
ten, as we boogied our way into summer. ♪ “And the music’s tight | on the disco nights …” ♪
May 25th: Little green men? The “Grays"? Oh, no, when we met Alien this day in 1979, it was way
more creepy and ominous than those cute little guys. It grossed out enough of
us that it won the 1979 Academy Award for Visual Effects. Ewwww! "In space, no one can hear you scream."
May 31st: You might recognize the silly
comic pup below. He often made us feel human on our worst day (and still does).
This day in 1979 was a classic. You
know how we dress up for a summer fling, lookin’ oh, so cool … and then
stumble, spilling a red fruity drink on the person we were trying to impress? Snoopy always takes his faux pas in
stride …
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
Moms bring May flowers, right? Well, it seems like
it, since MAY 39er moms—and the rest
of you deliberate and down-to-earth Taurus
folks (April 20-May 20)—are multi-faceted with complexity to match. Isn’t that
a mom attitude?
But
wait, there is more to May 39ers as
some of you transform into quick-witted and chatty Gemini go-getters (May 21-June 20). Think fast around your
favorite Gemini. Their twin-sign is energetic and versatile, and before you
know it, you’re left behind on the way to Mothers’ Day brunch!
Looking
for gifts this month? In the world of
flowers, the May lily stands lovely and delicate,
as it implies harmony and humility. Or the month’s emerald gemstone is a fine, deep green choice
to match the sparkling May personality.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Old age ain’t no place for sissies.
Are
you a 39er this month? Feel free to share your UN-birthday comments below and tell us how you really feel about
your age and aging. Keep the stories coming!
LinDee
Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock &
Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your Past series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming
soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
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Ping Pong is April 39ers' Extreme Sport!
Spirited
Aries is leaping up and down in
Springtime jubilance, while Earth-bound Taurus
yells, “Quit jumping all over my petunias!” Welcome to April! Happy UN-birthday
39ers. Do you recall …
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ APRIL 1979
April 1: If you claim to be a
toddler 39 years ago … who are we to question it? Surely you recall this day
when our favorite long-running TV station, Nickelodeon, hit the airwaves? Well, to be
fair, it had been broadcasting for a couple of years as the Pinwheel
Network. The name was easier to spell, but not as charming. Rebranding
to Nickelodeon paid tribute to the first five cent movie
theaters of
the early 1900s. Wow. Even I wasn’t around back then.
Apr 13: Remember ping-pong? Yes, it’s
still around, and is even an Olympic
sport, but game snobs call it table tennis. Back in the day, though, it was
the family game for spring and
summer. No self-respecting game room or garage was without a big ol’ green
table. Speaking of family, the Guinness Book of Records (as it was known until 2000)
says an April 1979 ping-pong match still holds the longest
doubles record. Sacramento, California brothers Phil, Lance, and Mark
Warren with friend, Bill Weir, spent 101
hours knocking that little white ball around! Now that makes it an extreme sport for me.
April 24: A treat for 39ers who long
for “real” Rock ‘n’ Roll. Pioneering punk rock band, The Ramones, formed in
1974, threw their fame into high gear in the limelight of 1979’s musical film, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School.
Centered around a fanatic fan, the band was the subject of her ultimate desires.
Already gaining creds in the industry, The Ramones boosted their status as retro
innovators, taking Rock back to its roots. Let’s sing along! ♪♪"We need change, and we need it fast / Before
rock's just part of the past / 'Cause lately it all sounds the same to me"
♪♪
(“Do You Remember Rock ‘n’
Roll Radio?” recorded 1979, released May 1980.)
For 39ers who Follow the
Stars
…
Aries (March 21st – April 19th) turns its spirited,
energetic attention elsewhere mid-month, as we welcome reality-based Taurus (April 20th – May 20th)
to help us celebrate Earth Day
(22nd). The down-to-Earth sign guides us firmly into the rites of
spring.
Have you ever
noticed that both Sun Signs feature horns? Hmmmm … says a lot about
free-thinking Aries the Ram, and
stubborn … I mean, practical and steadfast … Taurus the Bull.
Shopping for birthday gifts? Red flows dominantly through the
Aries psyche, whether they know it or not; and of course, Earth green with
tinges of golden brown falls into Taurus’s healthy spectrum. But it’s the
clarity of the lustrous
diamond that
will capture the attention of both, as April’s glittering gemstone.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Laugh, love and live voraciously,
because you’re the oldest you’ve ever been and the youngest you’ll ever be
again.
~ Unknown (but oh, so wise)
(This
one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday
39ers: Varoujan (John), Uncle E!-a venerable 96 years young!)
LinDee
Rochelle is a writer and editor by trade, and an author by way of Rock &
Roll. She has published two books (of three) in her Blast from Your
Past
series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll
Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming
soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
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March Doesn’t
Stop After the 17th!
It doesn’t?! Now you tell me.
With
St. Patrick’s Day smack-dab in the middle of the month, much of early March is prepping
for parties and searching for little green men (leprechauns), a pot o’ gold,
and your heritage, for a smidgeon of Irish. Which most of us have, no matter
where we’re from; or at least that’s what we’re going to claim.
Why?
Because everyone loves a party! While we certainly don’t want to stereotype
anyone, I can speak from family experience (starting with Grandpa Connelly)
that the Irish can party with the best. Just don’t want to make it your worst! Let’s
create a fun new memory, not a viral meme.
If
you’re a new 39er, ask your parents
if they remember …
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ MARCH 1979
March 10: What craziness is this?! Legendary
Soul/Rocker James Brown performs at the iconic
Country venue, Grand Ole Opry! Per a Rolling Stone flashback article
(2015): “Brown would later insist that he
was a lifelong country music fan and that he had been ‘treated like a prodigal
son’ during his Opry appearance, considering it a high point of his entire
career.” …RS referenced the Augusta Chronicle “… which once quoted
Brown as saying. ‘Country music really is just the white man's blues.’”
March 14: Many Broadway musicals have
attempted film adaptations but when big screen audiences flocked to the release
of Hair in theaters, its anti-war premise was as
relevant in 1979 as the height of the musical’s popularity in 1969. The title song hit radio charts where it landed at #5 on Sacramento’s KROY Top 60 (May ’69). The writers and
composer of the Broadway musical were not pleased with the film adaptation and still maintain that an acceptable big screen version of
Hair has not yet been written.
March 19: No one had heard of “fake”
news in 1979. Doesn’t mean it wasn’t there. You want real news? Noting the need for news direct from the horses’ mouths,
C-SPAN, Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network,
based in Washington D.C., debuted on this day 39 years ago. Get the scoop—go
there!
For 39ers who Follow the Stars …
Pensive
Pisces
(Feb 19-Mar 20) and airy Aries 39ers (21st thru April
19th) march grandly through the month, step-dancing to their own
drumbeat.
Lighten
up Pisces it’s your month to party!
You feel everyone else’s pain; but there is only so much you can do. Empathize
or sympathize, whichever is your strength, then take care of yourself.
While
we appreciate Pisces’ help, let’s applaud the valiant and audacious Aries—always ready to grab the bull by
the horns. With success the likely outcome, we can forgive their extremes and
enjoy their energy.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
May your troubles be less, your
blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door!
One
thing we Irish know, is how to play! Balance your work with play and lots of
laughter, because … Age is a number …
LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
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Happy UN-Birthday February 2018
Times, They Are a-Changin'!
Change
is in the air everywhere, not just in our chaotic climate. From politics on
every level, to attitudes, social mores, and personal introspection … For the times, they are
a-changin’.*
Having
a difficult time trying to come to terms with who you are today? Join the crowd. Or rather, don’t … rearrange yourself, along
with your kitchen shelves; or re-color your fashion style and your hair! It’s
time to march to your own drumbeat.
UN-Birthdays are
the perfect time for the 39ers’ Creed:
Reflect ~ Rejoice ~ Rejuvenate!
In
truth, all we have is today … right now … this second. Yesterday is past. We
can’t change it but we can Reflect on
its merits and moments.
Today
is your opportunity to Rejoice in
your existence to this point and for this day.
With
what you learned from Yesterday and your gratefulness for Today, you can look
forward to Tomorrow and Rejuvenate
your spirit with hope for all your Tomorrows to be. Happy UN-Birthday!
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ February 1979
Since
January ended and February began with a planetary phenomenon, we’ll keep it
going with:
February 7th: Beleaguered planet Pluto
normally flies around in the sky a tad further from the sun than Neptune. But a
little wobbly on its axis, from this day in 1979 through
February 11, 1999, ol’ Pluto scooched its orbit closer to the sun than
Neptune. Weird, huh?
February 18: Speaking above of changes—how
‘bout that Climate Change? Does it exist? It did back on this day 39 Years Ago! It SNOWED in the Sahara Desert for half
an hour! And … the white stuff showed up again in December 2016. Not
surprisingly, the Sahara is considered a “hot” potential for solar energy
production. Question: what are “they” waiting for?!
February 10th: Fun music fact—“Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” (Rod Stewart)
topped radio charts from WLS/Chicago
to KFRC/San
Francisco, for the rest of the Valentine month. Hubba, Hubba.
February 11th: More entertainment titillation—randy
Kurt Russell
wowed television audiences in forty-three million homes (mostly women), with
his dynamic portrayal of Elvis!
on ABC. Apparently, he figured that was his crowning TV achievement and made it
his last small screen role. Speaking of stars …
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
If
you’re a February 39er, the color
gods paint you (and your hair) in a kaleidoscope of hues—early Feb Aquarian Water-bearers (Jan 20-Feb 18), can re-style the palette of
your moods, with turquoise green, bright blue, or purple. Or not so radically,
a “normal” color to freshen your wardrobe and/or hair style for the New Year.
Walking
through the sands of time with Pisces
Fish (Feb 19-Mar 20), all shades of green keep you cool. Which goes
spectacularly with blondes and redheads.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Aging is letting go of who you were
yesterday, and coming to terms with who you are today.
~ LinDee
Rochelle; author/editor,
and your 39er hostess. 
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Seems we haven’t learned much since Bob Dylan’s 1964 enduring, “The Times They Are A-Changin’.”
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Happy UN-Birthday January 2018!
New Year ~ Look Back but don’t GO Back
Often at the beginning of a New Year, we look back, before we step forward. Not just to contemplate
the exiting year, but reflecting on bygone decades and applaud how far we’ve
evolved. Like, oh, say, since 1979 …
39 is the magic
number here at 39AHC. 1979 proved a banner year 39 Years Ago This Month, with the
average cost of a new home roughly $72,000, and the annual income to purchase
it at $17,500.
Hmmm, many wages don’t even make that mark now. There are still states where minimum wages are less than $10 per hour ($19,200/year)!
To put it in
perspective, home buying averages have increased FIVE times 1979 costs (2016 average $374,650), while wages have essentially
stagnated. And we’re not even throwing in groceries and other COL expenses.
Looking backward is one thing … going backward is quite unacceptable.
So 39ers, if no
others, let’s make one resolution
this New Year. No going back. Make everything you do about moving forward to
improve your life. Believe in yourself
and trust your instincts.
In the meantime, we will continue making fun of our music
and styles of 1979—even if “You Don’t
Bring Me Flowers”! (Barbara Streisand and Neil Diamond hit #7 on L.A.’s KHJ chart, January 9, 1979.)
39 Years Ago
this Month ~ January 1979
Remember
when Disco Duck was wearing thin and we couldn’t wait to move on? A New York musical
group put the brakes on our move away from Disco when they forgot Halloween
wasn’t ‘til October.
The Village People strutted
the stage and gave sports stadium organists a new song for boisterous crowds to
scream at the top of their lungs.
January 6th: “Y.M.C.A.”—like many novelty
songs, blasted its way to the top of charts, and lasted way beyond its prime. “Y.M.C.A.”
beat out the Streisand/Diamond song, hitting #3 on KHJ’s Top Thirty.
January 13th: It didn’t make everyone joyful,
though. “The” YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) was not amused. At least
not at first. The organization filed a libel suit against The Village People’s
song, but eventually saw the benefits of its association, and life goes on.
January 26th: Television was not immune
to cute and corny. Into our lives roared General Lee, a 1969 Dodge Charger,
with The Dukes of Hazzard in tow. The CBS show
that countrified short-shorts left the guys drooling over Daisy, while women
swooned over the sculpted bods of Bo and Luke. Talk about high octane! "Yeeeee-Haaa"!
For 39ers who
Follow the Stars
…
Happy
UN-Birthday January 39ers!
Let’s get back to earth with comfortable Capricorns leading us into the New Year ( Dec 22-Jan 19; like 39AHC birthday gal, Erin, left). Determined
and focused, they point us in the right direction after we’ve picked up the
party plates.
Capricorns make great friends to
discuss your future with—they’ll support you, while playing Devil’s Advocate to
help you avoid pitfalls you’re trying to ignore.
Airy
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) is there to
brighten our horizons when we threaten to slide into mid-month, post-Holiday
doldrums. Intellectually stimulating with a flair for fun, Aquarius adds sunshine to our dark, stormy winter days. Don’t
forget the hot buttered rum … yum!
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
May all your troubles last as long as
your New Year's resolutions.
~ Arnold Glasow (1905–1998; US businessman, author, Glasow's Gloombusters, published at the age of 92.
LIFE is ATT-i-tude!TM
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