Swinging into Spring with a Summer ATT-i-tude!
“Mature” 39ers know life rarely goes according to plan. Rather than prepping for a fun, in-person party in our home base of San Diego, I’m in the middle of time-sucking apartment renovations mandated by the building owners. I heave a deep sigh with a vintage melody in mind ♪ … Blowing through the jasmine in my mind … ♪
However, please do mark your calendar for March 22nd and plan a party for 39ers in your city to enjoy, meet, and commiserate with those who know that 39 And Holding is an ATT-i-tude! At the very least, know that I’ll be thinking of you-all at 5:00p (PST) for Happy Hour! Raise your glass in a toast—cheers / Sláinte to us … 39ers always young at heart!
֎ Celebrating March 39ers ~ And More!
I know … it’s so difficult at times, to be upbeat and happy in this troubled
era. So, I’m hoping this will help you want to “stop and smell the roses” or at
least wish on a dandelion … okay, maybe just buy yourself a lottery ticket,
‘cause win or lose, it offers a ray of hope.
I
can only assume that was the attitude in mind by whoever first registered Optimism
Month with the calendars. There is no supporting link associated with it,
which allows us to celebrate it any way we like—with a smile! Some of us are
inherent optimists, but others struggle to move past
depressing news or life
events.
A habit I’ve found useful is to
trick my mind … seriously. I let it wallow in anger, frustration, confusion, or
sadness, for about five minutes. Time’s up! Now, find something funny, sweet,
turn on some upbeat music, or, one of my faves is contact a super-friend who
always makes you laugh. What other fun dates do we have for March? Here we go …
Monday~Sunday ~ March 11th-17th: is International Brain Awareness Week and it fits right in with Optimism Month. Although the sponsoring link has some good content, it’s tough to get past the 2021 last blog date. No worries! I found the Cleveland Clinic’s article of “Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Brain.” Be prepared to be astounded. And at Medical News Today you can learn “22 brain exercises to improve memory, cognition, and creativity.” Enjoy! Although you may know of some or a lot of these tips & trivia, betcha don’t know ‘em all … do you know the brain runs on electricity and can power a 25-watt bulb? Learn something new, it’s good for your brain!
Now, as one who had a grandfather with the surname Connelly (though I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting Ireland), I can say this … there are people these days who think referring to the Irish in context with drinking is offensive. I have never met anyone of Irish descent who is offended by the reference. But then, I wasn’t raised in Ireland. And today’s mores (skewed as they are) are waaaay different from my upbringing of yesteryear.
By nature, our clan anyway, takes things in stride and knows how to laugh at ourselves … something the rest of the world seems to have forgotten. And speaking only for our family, we do know how to enjoy the day, complete with beer, wine, or a sweet Irish creme coffee. Go ahead … tell us a drunken Irish joke or limerick, and we’ll all have a great laugh! Sláinte!
Tuesday ~ March 19th: The New Moon isn’t the only time for a personal new beginning. Our first day of Spring begins today. Formally called the Vernal Equinox—also called the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere—marking the beginning of spring. With thoughts of Spring, Summer isn’t far behind! Take the day to meditate—or vegetate—your choice!
In the meantime, gather all your 39er friends together for fun, with ATT-i-tude! If you need proof that generations before us had the 39er ATT-i-tude, today is also “As Young as You Feel Day”! Why? Click the link and learn all about the movie that launched the career of Marilyn Monroe …
Saturday ~ March 23rd: It’s OK
Day! Are you OK? I’m OK … for a very small word, “OK” has a very long
history and nearly missed the mark altogether. Though popular in the 19th
century’s general vernacular, well-known authors resisted the temptation to use
it, for decades.
There’s even a book that tells
stories of its climb up the ranks of public acceptance since 1839, OK: The
Improbable Story of America's Greatest Word, by Allan Metcalf. NPR gave it
a fascinating article back
in 2010,
quoting the author’s account, "Louisa May Alcott used OK once in Little
Women, and in the next edition of that she changed OK to 'cozy' ... like
'I'm cozy with that,' instead of 'I'm OK with that' -- which indicates there
was something uncomfortable about it."
Funny, though, some of the article
alludes to Americans’ can-do attitude and OK’s social acceptance by the time Thomas
Harris’s book, I’m OK, You’re OK was written in the 1960s. Using that as
an example, Metcalf suggested the word also offers acceptance.
Said Metcalf, "Based on that
I'm OK, you can be different from me and that's OK, I think our country is a
lot more tolerant now than it used to be." Well, we’ve certainly done an
about-face on that attitude, haven’t we? Read the
article—it’s
truly engaging and makes for fun chit-chat fodder.
exciting. Do you dislike rain when you’re trying to view the moon? Surprise! That’s the best time to witness a cool “moonbow.” Yep, it’s a “rainbow” created by moonlight! Look for it in the dark sky just after sunset. Enjoy!
Sunday ~ March 31st: What’s that I hear? It’s the soft hippity-hop of the EASTER bunny! ‘Tis true, Easter arrives early this year (next year, not ‘til April 20th), and it’s time to pull out your best style for church, while making sure your eggs and goodies are well-hidden. The Farmer’s Almanac lists a host of Easter Sunday trivia that includes how its date is determined, noting that this year, it ties in with the Vernal Equinox and Full Moon! Fascinating …
֎ Monthly Song of Note ♪
Even if you prefer the Seals & Crofts’ version, that it warmed up our ’74 Spring still makes it special. And the Isley Brothers are still Rockin’! More tuneful tidbits to manifest your memories of 1974, and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!
Hey 39er Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20), it’s gonna be a stellar month, if you swim upstream and follow the signs! With the New Moon shining in your sign, it’s a great time for a self-makeover. You’ll have help from Venus this month. Good things can come from recreating your best, glowing image, inside and out. Finances could also get a makeover in March with a boost from your new self-confidence.
You won’t be left out of the fun this month, Aries (Mar 21-April 19)! Though you may feel the beginning of March is a little slow, that’s just your inner self prepping for a much-needed sojourn of soul-searching. Don’t inhibit yourself. You may feel the need to go beyond your standard therapy and meditative methods. Be adventurous! March 25th’s lunar eclipse will add spunk to your personal and professional relationships. Nurture them and March should be an all-round good month for Ram 39ers.
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
39ers are past the age of blessed
youthful ignorance. Although ignorance is bliss, knowledge is infinitely more
fun. ~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ MARCH 2024
~ Rock On!
This one’s for you, kids – Susan, Pat
(RIP), Steven and
Jim (RIP)!
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& Holding Club
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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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