39ers Aging with ATTitude March 2025

Wow 39ers, Wasn’t it Only Yesterday?!

Happy UN-Birthday MARCH 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪  We 39ers often look back and wonder
where the time disappeared to … wasn’t it Only Yesterday ... that I posted February's article? LOL Sometimes it feels that way. As usual, I was late to post this, but I promise, our “March Madness” is a work of art! A few more images and links to post, and likely a little editing polish, but we’re havin’ fun now. Let’s get to it …

֎ Celebrating MARCH 39ers ~ And More! 
Oh my, we have a festive full month for you! From National Craft Month to our own 39 And Holding Day party, the month is chock-full of fun … but first … look to the skies—Pisces and Aries lead us into both a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse—it’s gonna be a busy month for everyone!

For 39ers who Follow the Stars
Even before the Total Lunar Eclipse March 13^th-14^th, dear Pisces (02/19-03/20), you’ll lean into the power of the 14^th’s Full Moon, for examining, revising and cleaning, at home and in business. After all, March 20^th is the 1^st day of Spring and this month, you will shine! That’s not to say, it won’t be tumultuous at times, because with deep cleaning comes change—and lessons. But you’re a creative person and if you put your talents to work, you might find a lucrative income stream. Though you may need to toe the line financially, for a short time around the Solar Eclipse (March 29^th), never fear, it will be worth it.   

       Ah, don’t think you’re going to skate through March on a four-leaf-clover, dear Aries (03/21-04/19)! You, too, will feel the need for an overhaul. Profound self-reflection tops your list mid-month, but it’s all good … eventually. Your sign takes over on the 1^st day of Spring (20^th) and with a little patience, by the 29^th’s New Moon, you’ll be ready for a new beginning. Not only will you see a fresh path, but you’ll know why and how to use it to your advantage. Be firm, but don’t be pushy, and you’ll stride with purpose into April.
       Are you a friend or other loved one tasked with helping your Pisces or Aries 39er celebrate their special but complicated month? You’ll never go wrong with the birthstone that covers them both—March may be turning green, but its lovely birthstone, the sea-blue Aquamarine, soothes troubled waters and helps them “Keep calm and sail on.”

♪ March Golden Oldies Song of Note ♪  

Ah, yes, 39ers, wasn’t it “Only Yesterday” by the Carpenters that made us all feel nostalgic 50 Years Ago this month? March’s Song of Note still resonates today, as more than a mere love song. It invokes memories and melancholy, yet with a touch of hope ♪ … Only yesterday when I was sad and I was lonely | You showed me the way to leave the past and all its tears behind me … ♪    
       Starting its journey up the KENO chart at #36 (March 26^th) was actually a quick trip, as it was only released on March 14^th. KHJ/Los Angeles and KENO marked its rise fairly evenly, putting the sentimental ballad into the Top 10 by the end of April. It was a slow, but steady rise, reminiscent of how memories are made. Give it a listen, then c’mon over for more tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More March Fun for Everyone 

So 39ers, what kind of crafter are you? A knitter, a painter, a sculptor, a stained glass aficionado? If you haven’t indulged your Inner Child with art, do it now! It’s National Craft Month. Though no sponsoring link accompanied the date, I found one I think you’ll like! For all levels of crafters and a dozen different ideas, get inspired. Check it out and relax with your favorite hands-on expression of creativity.  

Are you looking forward to tomorrow? Do you smile often? Welcome to Optimism Month! Though the sponsor is likely off enjoying the world, there’s no link, but “calendar lists” have become more pro-active to provide information and history for their listings. Check this out—not only how it began, but some good advice … “It is not as simple as being positive and looking on the bright side, but that’s a start.” Absolutely! I’m optimistic that you’ll find some awesome tips!

Sunday ~ March 9^th: Right up there with the whole debacle of current politics, Daylight Saving Time is about as controversial in a conversation as you can get! Today’s the day (or rather, middle-of-the-night) when we set our clocks ahead one hour so we can enjoy longer days for summer. Welllllll, that’s not the real reason, but it works for me! Wouldn’t it be fun for a poll to ask whether we should continue changing twice per year, as is, or abolish it and keep one or the other—but then, which one?! Ah, the complexities of life …

March 13^th-14^th:  Are you ready for some Full Moon Magic* in the heavens? Not only will we betreated to a Full Worm Moon, but the moon is giving us a show with a total lunar eclipse! Between midnight and 6:00a (EDT) *“All phases of the eclipse will be visible across all 50 U.S. states (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada and Mexico.” Cool. Even better—the moon will totally vanish between 2:26 and 3:31a (EDT). Sorry, chances are you won’t see me at that time, but still, for night owls, what a sight! There’s xxxxxx on whether the Full Worm Moon speaks of earthworms or larvae, but both become active about now. The Cree people also call it the Eagle Moon. Whichever you prefer, enjoy its power and magic.

Monday ~ March 17^th: Faith ‘n’ begorra*, it’s St. Patrick’s Day! It’s been said for decades, “Everybody is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!” True or not, you have to admit it’s a pretty fun day. As I t happens, I am, with an ancestral surname of Connelly, and it’s long been one of my favorite days. A few interesting St. Patrick’s Day facts:
       On March 17, 1601, in what is now St. Augustine, Florida, Spanish settlers and Irish clergy organized the first known St. Patrick’s Day celebration. So when did the Northeast take over? Boston hosted its first parade in 1737, followed by New York City in 1762, in a parade of Irish soldiers serving in the British army who marched through the streets in honor of their homeland.       In the 1840s, the Irish comprised nearly half of all immigrants to the US, especially numerous following the Potato Famine of 1845.
       *Begorrah is a euphemism for the phrase “by God.” You sometimes hear it in the phrase, “faith and begorrah.” It’s the Irish equivalent of an American saying, “by golly” or “by gosh.
       An old Irish proverb: "Bíonn súil leis an bhfarraige" … pronunciation: Bee-un sool lesh on var-igga: meaning: There's hope with the sea / Hope springs eternal. 

March 20^th: Speaking of Hope and Spring … today is the First Day of Spring! A perfect day to meditate on going forward in life. You have exactly ninety days during which we receive an increase in daylight before the June 20^th Summer Solstice, culminating in the longest day of the year. And then, yep, it starts ebbing back until Winter.

Saturday ~ March 22^nd: I know it’s a little-known special day, but hopefully that will change in time. What is 39 and Holding Day!? It’s the day I chose a couple of years ago, to celebrate ALL who are 40+. We deserve a day! We each have “a day” every year on our UN-Birthdays, but this day provides a time we can gather with a few friends, or in a party, or even a community event to celebrate our learned wit and wisdom.     

The link will tell you how and why it came about, but it does need some updates—coming soon! What can you do to enjoy our day? If solo, call a friend! If looking for a party excuse, this is it! Or, make it a community day with an event like I’ll be holding in San Diego. A few local 40+ authors are getting together for an authors’ roundtable, and have invited a community of a senior building to chat about our “Living Legacies.” Whatever you do, remember, if you’re in 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s or more, we’re not our grandparents’ elders. We’re vibrant, fun, and Aging with ATT-i-tude!

Saturday ~ March 29^th: From a Full Worm Moon eclipse earlier, to this morn’s partial solar eclipse, followed by tonight’s New Moon, it’s been a full month of celestial fun! Although we won’t see much of the eclipse in the US, it’s still a significant heavenly event, and remember … (Space.com) it is NEVER safe to look directly at the sun without solar eclipse glasses (primary solar eclipse from 4:50 a.m. to 8:43 a.m. EDT). This is an excellent day to celebrate New Moon Musings and boost your fresh start to April with hope and plans for Spring.

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
Luck, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It’s a joyful lesson to learn as we Age with ATT-i-tude.  ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ MARCH 2025 ~ Make Your Own Luck!
       This one’s for you, kids – Steven, Pat (IM), Susan and Jim (IM)!  

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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.

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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39ers Aging with ATTitude MARCH 2024

Swinging into Spring with a Summer ATT-i-tude!  

Happy UN-Birthday MARCH 39ers! I had high hopes last year that I’d finally be able to celebrate our own special holiday properly—39 And Holding Day is on March 22^nd.  

“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 22^nd 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 …

Sunday ~ March 10^th: It’s time for New Moon Musings! oh my, it’s a busy day in the universe, as we contemplate our New Moon with the start of Daylight Saving Time! Celebrate March’s New Beginnings with New Moon Musings to bring a fresh, meditative boost to your month. Don’t forget, March 10 is also the start of Daylight Saving Time. If your area observes it, don’t forget to “spring forward” and set the clocks one hour ahead … yeah, I know, we lose an hour but you’ll get over it in November! 

Monday~Sunday ~ March 11^th-17^th: 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! 

Sunday ~ March 17^th: Oh, if you’re of Irish heritage, you know what this day is and how to celebrate it! Traditionally, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and for a century-plus, Americans who claim Irish genes (real or not) have tipped a few pints and enjoyed the camaraderie.
       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 19^th: 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!  

Friday ~ March 22^nd:  It’s OUR day, 39ers! 😊 I created the 39 And Holding Day a couple of years ago, but life has not been cooperative to my creative endeavors in the past several years, so I haven’t been able to fully promote it. Unfortunately, this year is no different … but I am an eternal optimist … next year!
       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 23^rd: 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 19^th 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. 

Monday ~ March 25^th: Ah-ooooo … sorry, the Full Moon makes me a little crazy sometimes. Yes, it’s time for March Full Moon Magic! As often happens, the Full Worm Moon will be just as entertaining Sunday night as it reaches its zenith in the wee hours of Monday morning. This month, it promises to appear especially large and
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 31^st: 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 20^th), 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 ♪  

Ah, do you feel the soft, warm breeze? I know, it’s only March and it’s still freezy, not just breezy. That’s why I chose this vintage tune to help us visualize warmer days … “Summer Breeze” by the Isley Brothers, takes on a little different style in this ’74 cover of Seals & Crofts’ 1972 tune. Entering the KSLQ March 22, 1974 chart at #26, the Isley Brothers’ jazzy rendition wasn’t as popular as the original and didn’t make many other popular station charts.
       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!  

֎ For 39ers who Follow the Stars  
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)!  

Sláinte!

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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, 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. Cheers!

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!

*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 all data, links, or my skewed opinions at your own risk.

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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