39ers Aging with ATTitude July 2025

Jivin’ in July’s Summer Party Fun!  

Happy UN-Birthday JULY 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ We’re jumpin’ and jivin’ through the Summer heatwaves, thinking thoughts of cool libations and hot fun with friends. Whether you’re 39 and Holding for the first time or the tenth time this Summer, we’re never too old to enjoy it! 

֎ Celebrating JULY 39ers ~ And More! 

Is your Inner Child making the most of the Summer of 2025? Although there is much to be said for reminiscing over the past and planning for the future, it’s the here and now that counts the most. This is when memories are made!
       There are still some images to be posted, but we made it ON the 10^th! So, when you’re ready for a break, 39AHC will give you a breather with ways to make more memories, or stretch your mind with tidbits and trivia … but first … 

July’s 39er Stars of the Sky     

For all of us: Regardless of your birth month, it’s a Summer for that special connection. Whether it’s love in the sun or business in the boardroom, or simply a chat with a new neighbor, you’ll likely enjoy the ride and may even discover a new route. The Full Buck Moon urges us to pull old projects out of our desk drawers or forgotten folders and give ‘em another look-see. Fresh perspectives can yield great results. So …

Cancerian 39ers (06/21-07/22), if you already have love in your life, July 10^th’s Full Buck Moon will shine brightly to reveal the spectacular, or the growing cracks. Giving it your attention will help you decide which will bring fulfillment to your Summer. If currently unattached, this Summer might offer a thrilling new connection. By the time July 24^th’s New Moon emerges, an innovative business link could open your immediate future to an exciting venture. Enjoy! 

Dear Leo Lions (07/23-08/22), are you ready for a smashing Summer? Although a setback or two may have you scratching your head in consternation at first, by mid-month a couple of needed decisions will set things straight. Just be sure you’re making yourself clear, so there are no misconceptions. Both personal and professional relationships could be affected; but the real excitement begins with the New Moon. Is a life-changing opportunity in the mix? You’ll know it when you see it. 

Are you looking for special gifts for your Cancer or Leo friend? Cancer may be represented by the Crab for its often reclusive nature, but coax them out of their shell with something that promotes inner peace. Hint: the opalescent Moonstone is their birthstone, and soothing by nature. For those who have a Leo in their lives, remember, they love to laugh! Give them anything that speaks to their passions and charming drama, or offer a fiery Ruby red birthstone to inspire them.

♪ July Vintage Song of Note ♪  
It’s mid-Summer and we be jive-talkin’ at the pool! There’s nothing 39ers enjoy more than good talks with good friends around the pool, party room, or local hangout. Although our Song of Note began as an interesting rhythm inspired by the sound of the road, titled “Drive Talking,” it became a great Disco tune in an ode to “Jive Talkin’”!

       How did it come to jivin’ rather than drivin’? The Bee Gees’ daily commute took them down the
Julia Tuttle Causeway from Florida’s Biscayne Bay to their studios in Miami. “Drive Talking” came from the repetitive sound of tires on asphalt that commuters know well … and apparently being lost in thought to the rhythm. Well, I guess that proves inspiration can come from anywhere! But the title didn’t stick, as they began crafting lyrics to make it a dance song.
       That worked! “Jive Talkin’” became their anthem for returning to music charts’ Top 10. Thinking they were singing about dancing and communicating, they were only slightly nonplussed to learn that back in the day, “Jive Talkin’” was a Black expression for B.S.
       Either way, the lyrics work and you can hear the road’s rhythm in the opening drumbeat … ♪ … Jive talkin’ | You’re telling me lies, yeah | Jive talkin’ | You wear a disguise … ♪ More tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More JULY Fun for Everyone 

Although the first two celebratory “days” below have come and gone by the time this article posted (so sorry!), I think they’re still worth including and giving some thought to. And away we go …

Let’s swing into Family Golf Month with gusto! There is no sponsor link, so I offer this special mention, not because I play the game, but only to acknowledge there is a golf course that can be seen from my home. I often watch the fanatics strolling around the course, teeing off, in cool rain of Winter or the hot shine of Summer! That’s dedication. If you’re one of ‘em, course specials abound—especially during Family Golf Week—there’s bound to be one in your area. Have fun!

In case you’ve been exploring a cave and didn’t know, it’s Summertime! With that comes National Hot Dog Month and National Picnic Month, neither of which have official sponsors, but who needs ‘em? I found recipes and more to brighten your picnic with yummy hot dogs, to go with friends and family festivities. Add them to a pretty party theme for World Watercolor Month and your Summer fun is complete …

Monday ~ July 7^th: From our Big Bro site, Blast from Your Past: Although the National Day of Rock ’n’ ‘Roll is listed on some holiday calendars, there is no definitive link to a supporting site. So let’s just roll with it! It’s described as a day to celebrate the climb of emerging Rock

Radio up the charts as it gained popularity in mid-1950s through 1960s. And we’re all about that! The legends, the culture, the music and the Radio that urged us to dance, people, dance! Now would be a great day to watch Dirty Dancing (again).  
       And yes, there is an International Day of Rock ‘n’ Roll on July 13^th, but is apparently only supported in Brazil and Ireland. Really? Never would’ve thunk it … 

Monday ~ July 7^th: It’s also Tell The Truth Day! Somebody thought it was important once-upon-a-time … but since the sponsor link has disappeared, apparently it is no longer considered relevant. Huh. I say, bring it back! And the link above gives you reasons why you should. I dare you … go one whole day without telling even a little white lie … especially tough on a Monday! 

Thursday ~ July 10^th: It’s time to gather your thoughts, 39ers, and look up! Today begins the Full Buck Moon cycle (3 days), bringing with it energizing perspectives that only come with age … as with July full moon’s namesake. This is the time that male deer (bucks) have reached maturity and shed their antlers. Even more impressive, it’s their annual rite, each year creating larger and grander sets as the years progress. Similarly, the Tlingit call it the Full Salmon Moon, signifying the fish’s return to streams and ready for harvest.

Wednesday ~ July 16^th: You had to know there would be a National Hot Dog Day! It’s today! And if you follow the sponsor’s link, you can learn how hot dogs are really made, not the horror stories we’ve heard since we were kids. Do you know there is a Wiki event page and bona fide National Hot Dog and Sausage Council in the US? And this link is for tips on hot dog eating etiquette, like “Don't... Use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18.” I kid you not! Enjoy … 

July 16^th – 19^th: Of course, you won’t be able to enjoy National Ventriloquism Week with your mouth full of delish hot dog. However, if you’ve ever wanted to emulate Jeff Dunham, you can attend the National Ventriloquist Convention! A true celebration of your Inner Child awaits … 

Thursday ~ July 24^th: Today, 39ers, it’s time for you to spend a day on yourself … and your New Moon Musings. The moon phase continues for three days, so meditate, find your inner peace and let it flow through you, as you contemplate what’s going well in your life and what is not. Then consider what can be altered to align with your next month’s desired results. The New Moon is your opportunity to start fresh every month! 

Friday ~ July 25^th: Today is a great day to let your Inner Child loose at the closest carousel park! It’s Carousel Day or depending on your location, Merry-Go-Round Day. Wiki’s sponsor link is just givin’ us “the facts, ma’am,” with a lot of cool history, but nothing current. Every major city likely has a special carousel, like at The Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California, and The Liberty Carousel in San Diego’s Belmont Park, which is celebrating their 100-year anniversary this summer. Go ahead … no matter your age … climb on a pretty painted horse. Smile guaranteed.

Wednesday ~ July 30^th: And I guess the former sponsors of Paperback Book Day gave up, with the proliferation of eBooks and audio books. Well, we aging 39ers don’t give up so easily. I STILL sell Blast from Your Past paperback books! (Hence, the links 😊) Enjoy the true tales of Rock & Roll Radio DJs in the The Swinging Sixties! (The First Five Years 1954-1959 in eBook only) Thank you Rock & Roll friends. 

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
Summers are for happy daydreaming and wishful thinking, making new memories and joyful singing. ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ JULY 2025 ~ Cheers!
       This one’s for you, kids – Yvonne, Ed, Marilyn, Pat, Joyce and Susan! And remembering Gary and John (RIP).  

Celebrate 39 & Holding Day   
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 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!

*Important Message: Any data, links, or opinions on this site are for your information only and does not constitute legal or medical expertise of any kind. My proficiency is writing and sensible reporting. Period. All links have been vetted, but as always, please use information, links, or my skewed opinions at your own risk.

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39ers Aging with ATTitude June 2025

JUNE! Hot Breezes & Cool Freezes in Long Tall Glasses 

Happy UN-Birthday June 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ We’re finally heading into a hopefully, mild-heat Summer of balmy breezes and cool drink freezes. Well, one can dream, right? One way or the other, it’s a fresh start to a new season. Let’s make it a good’un! 

As I said last month, you can now expect, with confidence, 39AHC will post between the 7 ^th and 10^th of each month. However, I also might surprise you and post a little earlier. Are you sporting shorts and warming up to the outside Summer air yet? You’ll be ready after you take a break from work or chores and read … 

֎ Celebrating JUNE 39ers ~ And More! 

For 39ers who Follow the Stars    

So Gemini 39ers (05/21-06/20), it’s your Summertime birthday! While you’re enjoying the season, however, your dual nature may be struggling with a relationship and it’s likely anything but a breeze. Love may be confusing and frustrating at this time. Find time to sip a respite and ruminate with some soul-searching. This could help you steer your love boat in the right direction, around June 11’s Full Moon. And take heart! Your professional life is in for a boost, which could take you all the way through the year, with the New Moon June 25^th, as its catalyst. Go forth and enjoy! 

       And as you enter your UN-birthday party season, Cancer 39ers (06/21-07/22), think big! Jupiter jazzes you up on June 9^th and waves a magic wand over your whole year. No other sign will be quite as empowered as you. Take advantage and review every aspect of your life, as it could nourish all opportunities from business, to personal, to your inner soul. An added shine comes June 17^th when Mars and Virgo line up, and a magnificent New Moon (25^th) will lead you all the way through the first half of August. You won’t need a tan to glow, just smile.
       If you’re a special friend or family of a Gemini or Cancer 39er, you might want to stick around this month for all their excitement … and if needed, offer a helping heart or hand. Looking for gifts? Although each has their own Zodiac birthstone—Gemini’s is the pearl and Cancer’s is the equally opalescent moonstone—which makes the month of June’s pearl a perfect luminous gift for both.  

♪ June 1975 Vintage Song of Note ♪  
After a long, hot road trip or an afternoon sweating in the Summer sun, this is the perfect refreshing song! Leo Sayer tells us a story as we sip on something cool in “Long Tall Glasses.” ♪ … There was caviar | And long tall glasses | With wine up to y'ar … ♪  
       But don’t grab your vino cocktail with the little umbrella just yet … after May’s dancin’ tune to boost our ATTitude, June’s Song of Note gives us a reason to rest, while we’re still dancin’! ♪ … Said before you can eat, you gotta dance like Fred Astaire | You know I can't dance, you know I can't dance … ♪ As we sing along to #18 on WPEZ/Chicago’s hot tunes, let’s get you in the mood with yummy recipes for Summer drinks in … you guessed it … long, tall glasses!   
       Sayer, an English-Australian singer and songwriter, apparently loves to dance, as another big hit made him 1978’s Grammy Rhythm & Blues winner with, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing." Like many 39ers, Sayer endured years of ups and downs since, but music is still his first love and he’s currently touring the UK and Australia. Love the Oldies? Enjoy more tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!

֎ More JUNE Fun for Everyone 

In Summer, with hot days and balmy nights, we often get a hankerin’ for the great outdoors. Not unusual since it’s National Camping Month! Although glamping is more like it for many of us these days, especially 39ers, after a decade or two of “camping’s dirty li’l’ secret,” glamping has finally made it into the mainstream.

Camper Smarts, the month’s sponsor, is chock full of helpful hints no matter your expertise in camping. Most info pertains to RV travel, but there are plenty of tips, from camp sites to RV recreation parks, and even how to get your kids excited about going. Don’t know where to go? They have that too!

Wednesday ~ June 11^th: Has your mouth been watering over fresh strawberries in the store? Of course! Tonight is the Full Strawberry Moon. And yes, ripening strawberries are the origin of its name, as followed by the Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples, among others. Of course, at times, is likely looks somewhat like a strawberry, with reddish hues, as it’s also the lowest Full Moon of the year, hanging on the horizon with variegating lunar blushes. 
       This Sagittarius moon brings energy for new understanding and eagerness for adventure. Optimistic and reflective, feel the inspiration that will linger all month, with solidarity in your actions heightened by June 17^th. Do you work with crystals? An amethyst close by will enhance the ambiance.

Wednesday ~ June 11^th: This day is also special for San Diego, California, and all of SoCal—it’s Opening Day at the Fair! If your Inner Child gets all atwitter for the outrageousness of crazy Fair Food, enjoys the good-time games, rides, and even the pig races, you have a full month to enjoy. This year’s theme is all about your best friend—PET!  Their “Summer Pet-acular” doesn’t close until July 6^th, but don’t wait—you’ll miss something! Seniors & kids discounts, and no, your pet is not allowed to attend, although you’ll find loads of new stuff to take home to them.

Friday ~ June 13^th:  Fortuitously, this year’s National Movie Night as designated by the sponsor link, falls on Friday the 13^th---giving it a whole new perspective! While the sponsor focuses on movies with the kids, tonight’s movies stoke your spooky Inner Child and is a great time to prep for Halloween. Combine your (39ers) movie night fun with the weekend to view all the Friday the 13^th movies! They’re not all found in the same place, but this link tells you where they might be available. There are a dozen of ‘em, beginning with the first one released in 1980. So start early and scare yourself all through the night …

Saturday ~ June 14^th: Today, as it has been since 1916, is Flag Day. I am, by nature and upbringing, a patriotic person. I hope you are too, and you’ve not lost your love for our great country, however confused it may be at this time. The United States Flag is a symbol of our prized Independence. Collectively, our Independence is vital. Singly, it’s a little tricker, but still possible in this country. The poster image here, made it official June 14, 1917, celebrating 140 years since the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. It has now been 248 years. I pledge allegiance to the flag …

Sunday ~ June 15^th: Today is a double-duty day … Father’s Day, of course, and Nature Photography Day. The former has no official sponsor, so I linked it to a fun Farmer’s Almanac page of the day. The latter, is attuned to the great outdoors and a pricy organization to hook up with. However, I have a great idea … think of Father’s Day as an opportunity for great photos of his nature!
       How does he relate to nature? Well, some dads are a dynamic force of nature; some are nature’s quiet, sustaining types, and others are like an effervescent evergreen. Whichever is your father, capture him in his native habitat for the best Nature Photography/Father’s Day photo! If your dad, like my solid rock of a father, is no longer here to comfort and advise, bring out the old photos and enjoy.

Tuesday ~ June 17^th:  You’re never going to guess what today is … go ahead, guess, I’ll wait! … hmmm … give up? Time to celebrate National Garbage Man Day! Stop laughing … seriously, it’s a special day! And I don’t know about you, but I don’t need a morning alarm since I’m living in the city now. Every morning at 5:45a.m. my senses are heartily awakened when I hear the forceful backup-beeper of the city trash truck … grumble, grumble … however, I have every respect for the hearty people who haul our trash away. They provide a great service—I shudder to think about what our homes and neighborhoods would look like without them! We likely don’t thank them enough—or ever—now is a good time to start.

Thursday ~ June 19^th: “So, you’re now 40.” Reply, “Yes, I am.” Pause. “You look good …” Reply, “Aging well is the best revenge,” said Garfield* … And today is Garfield the Cat Day! I can’t believe this day has been abandoned by its sponsor, but never fear, 39AHC is here! Garfield certainly personifies the 39er aging with ATTitude and has always been one of my favorite comic strip characters; when he appeared in a strip about turning 40 (*06/21/18), I was endeared to him forever! He has followed his own advice since creator, Jim Davis, debuted him, June 19, 1978. Raise your cuppa something to Garfield and enjoy your day with the comics.

Friday ~ June 20^th: It’s finally here! The First (official) Day of Summer has arrived. What will you do with the longest day of the year? Are you ready, sunscreen in hand and straw hat on head? Many tunes and tales have centered around Summer, but none so much fun and expressive than Nat King Cole’s 1963 version of “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer“ ♪… those days of soda, and pretzels and beer … ♪ Make it a good’un, 39ers!

Saturday ~ June 21^st: As a SoCal resident for many years, today’s International Surfing Day resonates with my Inner Child who loves the ocean and all activities it holds for us playful humans. Many moons ago, when my boys were young, surfing, sun, and sand were ingrained in our daily lives—especially the sand! Today, we’re in a fight to save our oceans, even as we gaze out over their marvelous, soul-soothing expanse. Please visit the links and do what you can to help—even if not near an ocean, their mere presence silently enriches all of our lives.

Monday ~ June 23^rd: Tippety-type … I thought about this day as my fingers mindlessly reached for the letters on my keyboard. It’s Typing Day—and sadly, yet another abandoned special day. Did you learn how to type in school as I did, or has that too, fallen by the wayside? (BTW, at the end of the semester, I was typing 80-90 words per minute.) Although phones are not conducive to typing, we still have computer keyboards following the same typing format as the ol’ clackety-clack typewriters. The link provided is for your vintage typewriter and writing pleasure. Typewriters Anonymous brings back the nostalgia of the keyboard’s ancestor, combined with poetry and style. Vintage typewriters today, are a popular collectible as they again, spark curiosity in their history.

Wednesday ~ June 25^th: Celebrate June sliding into July with New Beginnings from your New Moon Musings! This month’s New Moon is a lunation of extraordinary influence. What have you left undone this month … or the first half of the year … and what inspires you to finish the year with flair? The New Moon offers a boost and fresh start every month. Today, don’t just look for luck—make your luck happen. Meditate … walk … sit in silence … let your mind float with soft music. Whatever works for you to feel refreshed.

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
Summer memories are made so every new year you turn 39 And Holding, you will remember, re-live, re-love, and re-laugh. It’s good for your soul. ~ L. Rochelle

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ JUNE 2025 ~ Getting in the Summer Groove  
       This one’s for you, kids – Sally, Christine, Melanie and Russ!  

Celebrate 39 & Holding Day 
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