Happy UN-Birthday 39ers AUGUST 2020

Cheers to Creative Summer Escapes 

 

This year, August’s sweltering sunburst is compounded by extreme boredom and frustration, as we weigh ways to sneak out and escape. Daydreams of the ocean or other scenic, playful experience, vs. playing it safe at home … is it over yet?!

Whether you apply that question to August or covid, chances are, you need an ATT-i-tude adjustment. You’ve come to the right place!

We celebrate 39ers every month of the year, come H-E-double-hockey-sticks or high water! Speaking of high seas, join us as we sip a libation to refresh our minds with fun, mindful escapes …

Celebrating AUGUST 39ers ~ And More!  

>Arrr-gust: International Pirate Month 

            Escape in their Facebook page and you won’t be able to suppress a sly grin or an out-and-out guffaw over pics and posts and “piratey” videos to watch. Get in the mood—binge rumbustious movie archives yet again, while dressed in yur best swashbuckling, rapscallion duds! Happy Arrr-gust Mateys!

>Boomers Making A Difference Month – No link is associated with this special monthly commemoration, so make of it what you will—after all, a good many of us 39ers are Boomers, or our parents are—so celebrate them for their quirky outlooks on life, vivacious wisdom, and their contributions to your life. Make a difference in their lives and yours, with a smile and helping hand, in home, community, state or country! ♪ I love Rock & Roll! Put another dime in the jukebox, baby! ♪

>National Crayon Collection Month
            CrayonCollection.org is all about gathering your old crayons and donating them to kids in need … this could tie right in with Boomers Making a Difference Month!

Matriarch or patriarch of your family, or a new 39er with kids, nieces, or nephews, you can help our youth continue to create personal and public artistic masterpieces, during this odd and stressful time. Art expression in any form is so important for equal balance of spirit and soul, at any age.

Ask your friends, family, or meet someone new, and urge them to donate old crayons for a great cause. To really color a day bright, buy a new box and donate!

>What Will Be Your Legacy Month – seriously, have you thought about it? Again, no link or group claims this special monthly designation, but it’s a very important topic for 39ers.

NOW is the time to ask yourself that question. How does/did/will your life impact future generations?

Writing Your Legacy

Even if you feel your life is ordinary or mundane, think about the good you do for others, the interesting or odd jobs or experiences you’ve lived through, and the insightful wisdom you’ve gained from them—write it down—and start your legacy now.

Our sister site, PenchantForPenning.com has ideas and suggestions … stop on by and give it some thought. “Since we don't have a crystal ball that tells us when we'll ... well, you know ... leaving your legacy at any age is important. Do it now.”

For a couple one-day fun thoughts, August 21^st is Poet's Day. Muse creatively and pen a poem! It need not be a classic; a few lines of reflective thoughts to a loved one or friend (or yourself). Or … party all month with August 39ers and culminate with International Cabernet Sauvignon Day on the 30^th … Cheers!

For 39ers who Follow the Stars …

Leos (07/23-08/22) will keep the 39ers’ UN-birthday party guests happy and the Virgo folks (08/23-09/22) set the whole thing up. Virtual this year? Not a problem. Socially planned out for fun in distancing? You got it! Between the two, you can have it all!

            Leonine Leos come by their mythological symbol honestly, with the ancient Latin for “Leo” translating to lion. These 39ers use their planetary ruler, the Sun, to brighten their lives and those around them, with its essential energy. This month, they shine with drama and excitement, and will light up your day.

            Not to be outdone, Virgos’ expansive capacity for nurturing and caring for all humanity over millennia, range from its ancient beginnings as a goddess of fertility, to its more recent association with the Virgin Mary. During August, to close friends and family, Virgos may seem a little quieter than usual. But in the Virgo mind, they’re just a little more centered on tasks at hand.

Take a break from the summer heat and peer into August’s soothing green Peridot birthstone. Its complex facets captivate and calm your spirit, while stories abound of magical powers and healing properties.

Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  

Did you wake up today depressed over aging, the past, a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to future happiness? Fine. Pamper yourself for 24 hours. Get up tomorrow with a 39er ATT-i-tude: No excuses. Just Rock On!  ~ L. Rochelle

Don’t wait, start now! Cheers to your Happy UN-Birthday AUGUST 39ers

This one’s for you, kids – Linda, Jim, Stephanie, and Tanya!

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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 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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Happy UN-Birthday 39ers August 2019

August 39ers … Button, Button, Who’s Got the Party? 

Okay, I know August is often called the “dog days of summer.” It’s hot, muggy, and generally miserable. However, 39ers celebrate every month, and always find something to party around!

If you’re ready for fun, August 39ers, startle your friends and family, with a good-natured growl for … Arrr-gust: International Pirate Month!        

Next, let’s get creative with a couple of button-down Rock & Roll weeks …

August 4^th-10^th: National Button Week will have you sewing up a storm and scouring vintage shops for great retro buttons to add sparkle to your creations! Perhaps something to wear for …

August 9^th-17^th: It’s Elvis Week! Get “All Shook Up” and do the “Bossa Nova, Baby.” Elvis may be gone these many years (January 1935 – August 1977), but he still inspires us to remember, “It’s Now or Never”! And now … let the real parties begin …

Besides AUGUST UN-Birthdays ~ More Happy Celebrations

August 2^nd-4^th: Twins Day I know that’s three days, not one, but apparently it became so popular, they went for the full weekend. Now, twins are something I happen to focus a specialty on—as I have a matching male pair. By the time they turned twelve, my go-to line when asked about the experience was, “They love to hate each other (because they’re always fighting), and hate to love each other (‘cause they can never stay angry with each other long).

THE big Twins Day happens in, of course—Twinsburg, Ohio—with a celebration of multiple births. And yes, you’ll be seeing double, if not more!

August 17^th: Baby Boomer's Recognition Day conspicuously lands on a Woodstock anniversary day! Not that we need to recognize our contributions to the world, but Boomers are often bashed more than a bit by young’uns for making the world more wrong than right. In addition to not considering the generations before Boomers that bequeathed their share of broken dreams, I like to refer to the “Me Generation Boomers” as the breakout boomers. We broke the Fifties mold of complacency and paved the way for questioning the status quo, while reaching for a higher consciousness (sometimes literally).

            So even if you’re not at that elevated age, channel your inner hippie, your raging Rocker, or your peaceful protestor and wear a retro tie-dyed shirt, vintage band button and rose-colored glasses, or at the very least, distressed Levi’s (yes, we started that) and Rock On!

August 28^th: National Bow Tie Day—not comfortable in vintage Birkenstock sandals and a fringe jacket? Then go even further back to a retro early 20^th century style that just keeps on truckin’ … Of course, the bow tie is much older than the that, traipsing through the years since the 17^th century.

            From royalty to black tie events, to a staple of popular comedians, the ubiquitous bow tie still makes stylish appearances. Fun Wiki observation: “The bow tie hints at intellectualism, real or feigned, and sometimes suggests technical acumen, perhaps because it is so hard to tie.” So grab a clip-on and join the fun!

            A few famous bow tie wearers: Charlie Chaplin (pic./left), Stan Laurel, Jerry Lewis, Orville Redenbacher (the popcorn guy), and Bill Nye “the science guy.”

August 31^st: Bacon Day—YUM! Have you searched the Internet for bacon recipes lately? Oh, my … it’s a scary gastrointestinal mecca! The Food Network offers fifty different types of bacon appetizers—give one a try! I’m drooling over the Bacon Crab Cakes.

For 39ers who Follow the Stars …  

Summer parties are not complete without a 39er Leo (07/23-08/22) UN-birthday guest or honoree. You’ll likely meet one or two of these gregarious folks this month, but look out for the impish Virgos (08/23-09/22). They’re no slouches in the party department!

Don’t worry, you’ll be able to tell them apart. The lively Leos can’t help but grab your attention in any gathering, even during hot and steamy heatwaves. Though Virgos may sneak in while your head’s turned, don’t be surprised to feel a big, wet (but refreshing) kiss planted on your cheek. They can be very affectionate.

Also commanding attention in August is its stately birth month flower, the Gladiolus stalk, personifying its nickname of “sword lily.” August 39ers, set 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. Many wearers 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  

The ordinary experiences of aging alter and clarify your view of past, present, and future. ~ Edith Pearlman; celebrated short-story author.

Don’t wait, start now! Happy UN-Birthday AUGUST 39ers: This one’s for you, kids – Linda, Jim, Stephanie, and Tanya!

Club 39 Nifty Gifts

Join the 39 & Holding Club!

Chat on Twitter: @39HoldingClub

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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 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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