The Holidays Are the Times of your Life
Happy UN-Birthday DECEMBER 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ Wait
‘til you read the fun stuff, jampacked into the December 2025 edition of 39
And Holding Club!
From
Sagittarius and Capricorn’s mini-horoscopes to our vintage Song
of Note particularly apropos to this month, to our Aging Tip of the Month, and of course, the month’s lineup of distinctive days to
celebrate, there’s something for everyone. Let’s give this final month of the
year a proper send-off!
֎ 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!
December’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: Argh! Stop the cacophony! The Holidays often bring
more noise, inside as well as outside our heads. Following the 4th’s
Full Moon, we should be able to reflect on our communications both personally
and professionally, to find a quieter path through the month. As always, we’ll
begin our annual introspection and corrections for the New Year, around the New
Moon (19th). Don’t worry, it’s all good! Looking for a 2026 hint?
Here ya go …
There’s a promise of sparkle and
marvel in the air, come January. Breakthroughs will find a portal of release
that just might be nothing short of amazing in 2026. Keep your eyes and ears open and
look for the advantages around every corner …
Hey, Sagittarius 39ers
(11/22 – 12/21), cool your jets and listen to the Universe suggesting you let
up a bit and loosen the reigns on your tension. Do it now, as it won’t be quite
so easy after mid-month. We all tend to tense up while trying to juggle work,
play and family. Give yourself a break sooner, rather than later, for a little
introspection and you’ll breathe easier.
On the other hand, Capricorn 39ers
(12/22
– Jan 19, 2026), you thrive on the hustle
and bustle of the Holidays, using your innate senses to spearhead interesting
and enlightening conversations, whether commonplace or spiritual. You thrive in
this atmosphere and will find as the month progresses, another purposeful
approach to your projects as we gear up for the New Year. Keep your mood light
and your mind lively!
Gift hints: Sagittarius gemstone – turquoise; Capricorn
gemstone – garnet.
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December
Vintage Song of Note ♪
December is just naturally, a time for reflection and memories. Our Song of
Note leads us into Christmas and a nostalgic year-end, as we recall when it
grabbed the bottom rung of music charts on its way up the hit ladder.
December 1975 Paul Anka proudly
displayed video moments of his personal memories in this video while he
crooned, “Times of
Your Life,”
reminding us to treasure our mindful snapshots of years gone by. ♪ … Remember, The laughter and the tears | The
shadows of misty yesteryears … ♪
“Times of Your Life” was Anka’s
final Billboard Top Ten hit (his twelfth), climbing to KISN/Portland,
Oregon’s Top Ten by month’s end. It was originally created for a Kodak jingle,
but Anka decided it deserved better and recorded it for a singles release. Sadly,
it has returned to its roots, yet another stolen iconic song to enhance a
soulless commercial.
We should remember “Times of Your
Life” as a love song to life ♪ … The
mem'ries are time that you borrow | To spend when you get to tomorrow
… ♪ MORE
nostalgia music history and tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories
and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago
this Month!
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More DECEMBER
Fun for Everyone
Thursday ~ December 4th: Yep, there
was a BIG beautiful Supermoon on this night—though this article wasn’t posted ‘til
December 8th, of course, we’ll feel the effects of the aptly named, Full Cold Moon magic,
throughout the month. Meditation is
especially enhanced and rewarding.
Saturday ~ December 13th: Let’s all
celebrate the embodiment of music, dance and song all wrapped up in Dick Van
Dyke Day! Well, it isn’t an official celebratory day yet, but it
should be, as Mr. Van Dyke turns 100
Years Old today! To honor the man, myth and legend, a special documentary
releases in theatres today and tomorrow. If you’ve never heard of him … you’ve
missed out on a whole lot of fun. Mr. Van Dyke personifies the highly
desirable “triple threat” actor, who also sings and dances with flair, grace
and elegance. But I happen to know, he began in a broadcast role as a Radio
DJ at the tender age of sixteen.
June 15, 2016, gave me the
distinct pleasure of meeting Mr. Van Dyke at the San Diego book signing
for his motto and book title, Keep Moving and Other
Tips and Truths About Aging. As a keynote speaker for the Aging
Summit, he was a delight in sharing his life stories and was the indisputable
highlight of the day.
Sunday ~ December 14th: Are you
feeling like a funky monkey today? That’s ok! Today’s unsponsored Monkey Day gives you
the freedom to act like a monkey while learning its meaning, how it began, and
all about monkeys, with the above link! Go … explore … and swing from your
chandelier!
Friday ~ December 19th: No
introduction needed for National Ugly Christmas
Sweater Day! Everyone has one … or two … or ten. What are you waiting
for?! It’s the Christmas holidays … enjoy in fun and a little lunacy.
Saturday ~ December 20th: Ah, yes …
the December New Moon magic is especially important, as we turn our thoughts
inward for introspection and insight to carry us into the New Year. Your New
Moon Musings should always offer new beginnings, but this month, add a few
minutes to Reflect Merrily, Rejoice Presently, and Rejuvenate
for the Future!
Sunday ~ December 21st: Now this
is a day to celebrate! It may be the First Day of
Winter
and the shortest day of the year, but that also means every day from now until
the Summer
Solstice
(June 21, 2026) is longer and warmer. For now, grab your Ugly Christmas Sweater
and a cuppa egg nog … mmmmmm.
Thursday
& Friday ~ December 24th & 25th: Enjoy your Holidays, 39ers, as we celebrate through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Something
to think about … every morning I open my
eyes, gives me the same delight as opening my Christmas gifts. You know it’s
only for you and you don’t know until you unwrap it, what the day will hold.
Let’s go see what’s in today’s present ~ L.Rochelle … May your Christmas be
filled with merriment, peace and love.
Wednesday ~
December 31st: Whatever
you choose to do tonight, New Years Eve day often holds thoughts of tomorrow, immediate
and future … embrace them with enthusiasm!
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Aging Tip of
the Month: Dick Van
Dyke is the epitome of 39 and Holding philosophy, “… how I have managed to grow
old, even very old, without growing up, and the answer is this: I haven’t
grown up. I play. I dance with my Inner Child. Every day.” (From his book, Keep Moving …)
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
We know not what tomorrow holds—or even
the next hour—so as my generation once coined, “Let’s Live for Today”*
and trust that tomorrow will take care of itself.** ~ L. Rochelle
**That of
course, doesn't mean to live today recklessly; but we often forget to enjoy
today for all it holds. Regardless of how much you plan, tomorrow is still an
unknown. (*“Let’s Live for Today” by The Grass Roots,
1967.)
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ DECEMBER 2025 ~ Reflect,
Rejuvenate & Rejoice!
This one’s for you, kids – Linda, Ken
and Kevin!
Celebrate 39
& Holding DayFlaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 &
Holding Gifts!
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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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