39ers Aging with ATTitude NOVEMBER 2024

It’s November, 39ers—Give, Share & Help! 

And remember to say please and thank you. Happy UN-Birthday NOVEMBER 39ers! And many more … ♪ Welcome to the humblest month of the year.

Thank you for your interest in this humble article and feel free to share it! This month reminds us to help, share, and give—to family, friends, and charities, in any way you can, beginning with love.

֎ Celebrating NOVEMBER 39ers ~ And More!  

Birthdays come and go, but rare are the moments you can point to, five, ten or twenty years later. This month, as we head into the nostalgic Holidays, challenge yourself to create humble memories that will endure long after you’re gone. Remember when …

֎ For 39ers who Follow the Stars  
Are you ready, Scorpio (10/23-11/21) 39ers? The stars and universe of planets have aligned just for you! Have you been thinking about updating your lifestyle? The New Moon back on November 1^st has paved the way for wonderful transformations that will give you a head start on a fabulous New Year. New adventures await as you follow through to Full Moon Magic (15^th) and apply it with your innate skills to opportunities that fall in line with your goals and plans.

Ah, but Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) 39ers, never fear! You’re not being left out of the life-planning party. Your upgrades, however, may be solely in your professional endeavors. Though you may need to fight for improvements, asserting yourself with strength in your beliefs and skills will go a long way toward progress. You, too, will feel this month’s Supermoon energy. You’ll not only make changes, but add to your considerable wealth of knowledge, growing more confident, as we slide into December.  

If you’re not one celebrating a November UN-birthday, consider how you can contribute to the fun for your Scorpio or Sagittarius friends, relatives, or co-workers. (Both sun signs lend themselves well to being all three!) Not that they don’t already have an ego, but Scorps love it when you make them feel special—in your eyes. It doesn't need to be extravagant—just from the heart. While Sagittarians look to their loved ones for informal fun to warm their hearts and create new memories. Stopping by with a smile, pizza and beer works! 

֎ More NOVEMBER Fun for Everyone  

Even if no one you know is celebrating a November UN-birthday, you can still make it a special month, all the way to Thanksgiving.

Have you been thinking of giving a home to a rescue pet? Talk about thankful! Pets are special--you don’t have to marry them, give birth to them, or even buy them a drink to earn their love! Simply feed them and treat them like family. November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month! Old pets (and people!) need love too. (The ASPCA 2024 sponsor link for events.) Already have a great pet and looking for fun animal gifts? Brownielocks (our calendar / events source) has ‘em on Zazzle. [Image: My sweet Sunny was about three when he adopted me. We were together a wonderful ten years.]  

November wouldn’t be complete without some foodie fun and a hint at Christmas. While we’re celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month (that would be me!), make notes and munch on memories to honor November’s National Memoir Writing Month.

Though there is no sponsoring link on this one, please feel free to check out my “Boomer Legacy” link above that gives you some ideas on how to start writing your memoir. It’s directed toward Boomers, but is especially important for anyone 39 and Holding. Leave a legacy. Let your descendants know your story. If you’re a Boomer, put your life stories together and give it to your family for Christmas! It’s an endearing gift.

Friday ~ November 1^st: As always, your New Moon Musings prepare you for action at the Full Moon (15^th), so until then, meditate, ruminate, and communicate with your inner self. Think of it as a daily breath of fresh air all month, to refresh your life.

Tuesday ~ November 5^th: I don’t know about you, but as a voting adult, I’ve never been so glad to see an Election Day come and GO! That’s all I have to say about it.

Monday ~ November 11^th: However, Veterans Day is one of the reasons I will always be patriotic regardless of current politics. How about you? Do you know the history behind Veterans Day, or is it just a day off work? With a grandfather, father, brother and nephew all serving in the military at some point, I am partial to all our country does to keep us safe. Let’s hope it continues to do so, and support the efforts to honor our military services. Although I’m not fond of wars by any means, I do believe a good defense is your best offense.

Friday ~ November 15^th: Oh, my! November’s Full Beaver Supermoon is positively shimmering with Full Moon Magic. The final supermoon of 2024, its energy boost is bound to have an effect on us. With a little meditation or even just some soothing quiet time, you can re-energize and strategize for your next big opportunity. Whether you’re forecasting for next month or next year, like the busy beaver it’s named after, this month is instrumental in formulating your plans for the future … then retreat to party plans! Prepare now and make December truly special as we head into the New Year.  

Saturday ~ November 16^th: So the obscure, National Check Your Wipers Day humbly boasts two sponsoring links. However, neither RubberNews.com’s link and the PRNewswire.com release for Michelin.com have been updated since original 2021 posts. Obviously, it’s a day that is arguably common-sense info for auto maintenance. And let’s face it … if you’re a conscientious auto-owner and take their advice—it’s likely going to cost a trip to the auto parts store for a set of overpriced windshield wipers. Do it anyway. It’s good for your vehicle.

Sunday ~ November 17^th: Grab your baking pans, everyone, it’s Homemade Bread Day! This is your opportunity to test a new homemade bread recipe, or learn about breadmaking before the family gatherings begin. Apparently the sponsor link got lost in previous years of celebrating … the Holidays can do that to you. Never fear! I found a great site with fun trivia about bread—and the title link site (above) takes you to a plethora of yummy bread recipes. They got my attention with #1: Easy Beer Bread! I can smell bread heaven already. Let’s get to it!  

Wednesday ~ November 20^th: I’ve always thought chocolate and wine go together very well. Not everyone agrees with me, but it’s my birthday, so I’ll treat myself, thank you! I can think of nothing better than pairing National Peanut Butter Fudge Day with National Zinfandel Day. Oh, the decadence! Although the NationalPeanutBoard.org sponsors the day, I scoured their site for great PB Fudge recipes (linked). And … the wine day is sponsored by WineInternationalAssociation.org—but the article has not been updated from 2023. But both sites are still full of great info. Enjoy … ahhhhhhh.  

Wednesday ~ November 27^th: Put on your dancin’ shoes, it’s National Jukebox Day! We don’t know who established this day, but I love it! And if you click the link, you’ll find out who I think should become its sponsor, as he truly loves and restores vintage Jukeboxes. (And no, I don’t know John Papa, and have had no contact nor promotional payment from him.)  

Though National Jukebox Day is a timely, nostalgic celebration the day before Thanksgiving, why not just keep the Oldies comin’ through the weekend. There’s bound to be some Rockin’ tune in your musical mix that will resonate with your Holiday spirit and nostalgic mood. Don’t have an Oldies playlist? No worries. AccuRadio is a fave of mine, with all the new and classic songs you love … (No, they don’t pay me to say that either. Sigh.) [Of course, this Jukebox Day blurb first appeared in 39AHC’s Big Bro article all about nostalgic radio trivia for this month, November Blast From Your Past.]

Thursday ~ November 28^th: Much to the chagrin of the poor turkey, it’s Thanksgiving Day! Always an excellent Holiday for old tunes and sentimental memories. Oh … and great food! Over the years, I’ve sporadically spent this day alone, away from family. That didn’t stop me from cooking myself a turkey with all the trimmings, while I reminisced over past years of happy gatherings. And music is a big part of the memories. Enjoy.

֎ Monthly Song of Note ♪  
Family and friends’ Thanksgiving dinners always need many hands to make it work. The title of this month’s Song of Note is a perfectly simple phrase that works every time … “I Can Help” charted at #2 on the KAFY/Bakersfield, California, survey for November 28, 1974.

Although an accomplished songwriter and musician, “I Can Help” is considered Billy’s only major hit, mostly thanks to its Country/Pop crossover status. According to reports, “The song came in about twenty minutes,” said Billy. “I didn't always write that quickly, but from my experience the ones that come quickly are the good ones.” Billy’s top tune is all about love, after all.
       This thanksgiving, make someone else’s day just by saying ♪ … If you need a hand, I can assure you this | I can help … ♪  More tuneful tidbits with another top California radio station, KOLA/San Bernardino, California, to manifest your memories of 1974, and keep your world Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
Guest food for thought: Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. ~ Will Rogers, American actor, writer & humorist; November 4, 1879-1935. ~ Wise words, indeed. L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ NOVEMBER 2024 ~ Rock On!
       This one’s for you, kids – JV, Jackie, and LinDee!  

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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 … The Psychedelic Seventies!

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