It’s Summer! Get Up & Boogie, 39ers!
Happy UN-Birthday June 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ Well,
it’s the 10th and here it is … I do prefer to post a few days
earlier, but at my age, I’ll take what energy I can get! There’s loads of fun
and info from your usual mini-astrology notes—this month the spotlight is on Gemini
and Cancer—to National Zoo and Aquarium Month and even a movie
review! You never know what I’ll come up with … so let’s get to it!
֎ 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!
June’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:
Though it’s the season for bright-minded Gemini twins and the Zodiac
nurturing sign of Cancer, we all can use a few wise words and
encouragement. As we travel through June we feel the the might and ebbing of
celestial waves. Look beyond the cacophony of new ideas and center on one or
two that show useful promise. Seek the strong and secure rather than
vulnerable, however promising. They’ll be especially effective after the 19th
of the month. If no new ventures fit your needs, review talented ideas from earlier
months —are you staying true to them—and yourself?
For our 39er
UN-Birthday Gemini (May
21-June 20) friends, you may feel the wrath of tumultuous celestial tides more
than the rest of us. June brings a shaky unrest that you can tame if you pay
attention and have a little patience. Your brilliant communication skills are
evident after the mid-month New Moon, giving everything you do and say,
stronger context and powerful outcomes. Leave nothing to chance; guide your
ideas confidently through every step of the way. What starts out unsure and
unstable will reap surprise benefits toward month’s end.
You,
m’dear Cancer 39ers (June 21-July 22nd) are in for a Summer
treat and I don’t mean just ice cream! You’ll be looking at your life through
rose-colored sunglasses while going busily about upgrading the little things
that bring pure pleasure. By mid-month, turn your concentration inward with the
New Moon for a peaceful review of your commitments and beliefs. It’ll be a
solitary time for a mid-year advancement to polish up important personal plans.
By the end of June, It sets you in a grand mood to brighten up … and the fun
begins.
♪ June Vintage Song of
Note
♪
50 Years Ago, we were listening to music of the day, without a thought that our
music would eventually become “vintage.” But here we are, so let’s make the
most of it! The #1 tune at the top of KHJ/Los Angeles’ June 22, 1976 survey No.
572, was in its 2nd week at #1 and is perfect for us today, 39ers.
Let’s “Get Up and
Boogie”
with Silver
Convention!
The Disco dance tune by a glitter-clad
trio of German women, urges us to move! Great advice for today’s 39ers,
don’t ya think? And like their “something outa nothing” 1975 hit, “Fly, Robin,
Fly,”
only six words in two phrases, sung over-and-over, made “Boogie” a #1 chart
hit. Now that’s taking advantage of a good beat! Somehow, I don’t think
that would fly today. June ‘76 also gave us “Afternoon Delight” and “Silly Love
Songs” in the Top 10. Take a gander ... at more tuneful
vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago
this Month!
֎ More JUNE Fun for Everyone
Summer
may not be quite as fun and exciting in your elder years, as it once was, but
it offers a sense of freedom from the Winter doldrums and a welcome respite for
those who venture into the great outdoors. Of course, the great outdoors can be
experienced in reality or virtually, your choice. With that in mind, let’s get
the Summer started!
A
healthy brain is paramount to enjoying the summer. Take a few minutes to peruse
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness
Month.
Ideas and help abound on the sponsor site. If
you’ve ever wondered just how to help your brain stay active and relative, this
is the place! Wear purple and raise
awareness …
This
special month designation just begged me to do a movie review! It’s also
National Zoo and Aquarium Month! In San
Diego, we have a great zoo with several aquariums and terrains for enjoying and
learning about various animals of land and sea. But if you don’t have anything
nearby, a fun alternative is a terrific animal or ocean mammal movie! And I
know just the one for this month …
If you’re interested in
well-done, meaningful but poignant movies without all of today’s sex and
violence, I highly recommend Remarkably Bright Creatures, starring the inimitable Sally Field.
A Netflix original, the cerebral fantasy film about life,
follows Tova (Sally), an elderly night-shift cleaning lady in an
aquarium/sanctuary and—an octopus.
I know, I know, I was skeptical at
first, too. But the octopus has charisma! LOL The scriptwriters brought
Marcellus, the octopus, into our world, and drew us into his fascinating,
watery life. Heart-tugging, with a surprise ending. Give this quote from
Marcellus some thought as you go about your day: “I likely have more
intelligence in a single tentacle than humans have in their entire skull.” If
you watch it, let me know what you think about it! Mini-reviews welcome and may
be published.
If you simply must read a
longer review first, here’s Richard Ebert’s,
which doesn’t give away the whole story, just much of it. I suggest not
reading reviews at all—not if you want to immerse yourself in the fantasy,
which is lots more fun without already knowing The End.
June 11th: Get out! No, really get out on National Get
Outdoors Day. During the National Great Outdoors Month … today is “… a
nationwide event featuring a mix of practical information and fun, outdoor
activities.” If travel and camping isn’t your thing, just take the day to enjoy
a walk and truly notice the birds, the trees, and the flowers.
June 12th: And now
you have no excuse … it’s National
Movie Night! Whether you watch the movie I suggested
above,
or pull out your stored movies, or head to a streaming site—it’s all about the
experience—and don’t forget the popcorn!
June 15th: And while you’re in the great
outdoors on the 11th, snap a few pics for Nature
Photography Day! As the sponsor link suggests, “ … to promote the enjoyment
of nature photography, and to explain how images are used to advance the cause
of conservation and protect plants, wildlife, and landscapes both locally and
globally.” I love nature photography—my faves are ocean and flora photos. Like
this 2022 Pacific Ocean in shades of evening gold. What are yours?
June 15th: Another auspicious meaning to the
15th is a day for New Moon Musings. Celebrate June’s New
Beginnings with the New Moon to boost a fresh start every month on your
projects and plans. Whether personal or professional, a New Moon meditation
will point you in the right direction.
June 16th: Hey 39ers, remember June 12th,
your movie night? Did you really have popcorn, or did you opt for another
popular movie snack appropriate to today’s National Cracker Jack Day? Although
the sponsor link is Wikipedia, which gives us great historical info on the
snack and its special day, you might want to check out the company that now
owns it—Frito-Lay, of course.
June 19th: I don’t know why the sponsor link
is non-existent, but I’ll pick up the ball and throw it for Garfield the Cat Day! Well, duh,
it should be. This was the day in 1978 that Garfield first appeared in comics
by Jim Davis. And, 39ers,
on this date in 2018 he turned … 40! I have the vintage coffee cup to prove it. Now on GoComics, check ‘em
out for your daily dose of the curmudgeon cat!
June 20th: A Hawaiian
sport-turned-into-a-worldwide-phenomenon, it’s International
Surfing Day! Such an auspicious day couldn’t even be contained with one
sponsor link. The official sponsor is Wikipedia which
offers a basic history, and a secondary
sponsor link to the Wave Shack (UK) for the fun of it across the pond. The
link above goes a little beyond.
If you’ve ever felt the crest of a tall ocean wave, 39ers, you
know the majesty of the ocean, even though you may not be surfing now, depending
on your point of 39 and Holding. At a tad past the exhilaration of it, I
have still never tired of watching the surfers rise and fall with the waves,
especially at dusk into sunset. Grab your fave Hawaiian shirt and head for the
beach.
If you don’t live near an ocean,
there are many ocean-cams
to watch and feel its magic. Gaze at the undulating waves, close your eyes and
see them in your soul. Meditate. Enjoy. No wonder this day is international.
June 21st: How appropriate this year! The
official 1st
Day of Summer falls on Father’s Day. Many
families have a Dad who rules the summer BBQ parties. This year, sit Dad down
and let him rest as you do the cooking. Although Mother’s Day came first,
Father’s Day is no less important. Score something fun for Dad, here, and
enjoy your 1st Day of Summer. 😊
June 25th: For those 39ers who grew up
with The Beatles, you’ll appreciate one fan’s fanatic gesture in creating today’s
Global Beatles Day. I still don’t
understand how Paul McCartney came up with “Yesterday”
at such an early age. It was first released as a single in the U.S. the last
quarter of 1965. Give it a listen … it’s more appropriate now than ever. ♪ … Now I need a place to hide
away | Oh, I believe in yesterday … ♪
June 29th: So is tonight’s
Full Strawberry Moon
truly red? Yes-and-no … or not exactly … as the Almanac states, “A Moon usually
appears reddish when it’s close to the horizon because the light rays must pass
through the densest layers of the atmosphere.” As with many Full Moons, it
is more likely that its moniker endures, due to some native peoples, who welcomed
the season’s blossoms of strawberries and flowers in general.
֎ Aging Tip of
the Month
What’s In Your Till, 39ers?
It’s
the way of a gray day
to
slip-slide slowly through time
My
mind wanders in and out
Of
moods, wondering why
I haven’t a dime
“It’s ok” the wind whispers
As
I meander down the hill
Life
well-lived is not in riches
Counted
in green and gold,
It is your soul that is in the till
~ L.
Rochelle;
© May 25, 2026
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Wrinkles, brown spots and shades of gray aren’t
just signs of aging … they’re rites of passage.
~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ JUNE 2026 ~ Do a Little Disco Dance!
This one’s for you, kids – Sally,
Christine, Melanie and Russ!
Celebrate 39
& Holding Day
Flaunt 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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