39ers Aging with ATTitude April 2025

For 39ers, with Rejection Comes Hope! 

Happy UN-Birthday APRIL 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ So this article was posted on April 1^st … where were you?! … April Fool! … As usual, I was a few days late and a lot of dollars short, trying to make my tardiness funny. Hmmm, brings to mind a quote by Mark Twain, “April 1 is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.” I’m proof of that! LOL 

I’m not rejecting you, but it’s true, after turning 40+ we deal with rejection in a different way. Hopefully, we’re more hopeful than dejected. With that in mind, I have a full roster of 39er theories and thoughts to help you UN-wrap another UN-Birthday in this month of flowering showers and Spring fling fun. No rejection allowed!  

A March update: Spirits are high in my senior community, coming off our first 39 And Holding DAY (March 22^nd) event last month. It brought together a small group of like-minded people to mingle and get acquainted with positive 39er philosophies. We discussed our desires to leave memoirs and Living Legacies for posterity, and simply enjoyed learning our mutual interests. It was so much fun, we decided to hold quarterly events and already looking forward to 39AHD ‘26. Hope you give this some thought in your area, too!

Now, let’s see what’s happening this month as we Age With ATT-i-tude …

֎ Celebrating APRIL 39ers ~ And More! 
Grab your Inner Child by the hand and let’s tiptoe between the raindrops, or as Tiny Tim would say, … through the tulips with me … and fly a kite (National Kite Month), plant an indoor garden (for Tulip Month), or sing like nobody’s listening for National Karaoke Week (20^th-26^th). But first …

For 39ers who Follow the Stars  

Okay … everyone stand up … stop slouching … square your shoulders and stretch your arms to the sky. A good stretch helps your muscles release the tensions and your mind relax … which is exactly what April will do for all of us! As blue skies begin to emerge from the gray of winter, so do our senses awaken to Spring.
       For Aries (March 21-April 19) it means looking toward a mini-epiphany that rocks to the core of your sense of self. While that’s great for you, it may mean a shift in your relationships (personal and business) that may require discussion and assessment. Use the 27^ths’ New Moon to submit a potentially exciting business concept to the powers that be. They see your genius.

       Taurus, Taurus, Taurus … what are we going to do with you? (April 20-May 20) You’ve been hesitating too long. You knew last month that you should iron out a few wrinkles in a friendship, but did you? Or is it time now to reexamine your fondness and make a firm decision? Once decided, it will be a breath of fresh air in Spring. Some lingering pressures from office to home will have you a bit on edge; however, mind-distracting projects will help until it passes. And it will, by month’s end, so you can sweep into May with a clear head.
       And for those who love the adventurous Aries ram and headstrong bulls of Taurus, give them the calming influence of gifts that bring them pleasure. It would be surprising to meet an Aries who doesn’t love a vibrant red, tempered with a quiet splash of off-white or ivory. It matches their fiery personality However, the radiance of their diamond birthstone reflects that fire of passion in multi-faceted brilliance. You choose.
       Taurus friends and family may want to indulge the earthbound bull, not with the color of dirt, but the verdant green of growth. It soothes them in the lushness of life. It’s no surprise that their birthstone is the deep green emerald. Use your imagination to surround them in green’s ability to provide calm and serenity to Taurus’s natural tenacious tenseness.

 ♪ April 1975 Vintage Song of Note ♪  

There’s no denying that music reflects our moods, personalities and life experiences … and that’s just for the listeners. Those who write the music are baring their souls. Such is the case in “Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You,” this month’s Vintage Song of Note.
       It’s ironic that Sugarloaf’s experiences breaking into the music biz became one of their two Top Ten hits (#4 at WCFL/Chicago, April 19, 1975), but not until they released it from their fourth and final album. Lyrics were penned by their lead singer, Jerry Corbetta, but surely they were heartfelt by all members, as they traversed the tangled trail of success, with dejection, before charting their own course—and making it big. ♪ … Anyway, we cut a hit and toured a bit | With the song he said he couldn't use | And now he calls, and begs and crawls | It's telephone Déjà vu … ♪ More tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More April Fun for Everyone  
Wake up your Inner Child, 39ers, it’s time to go play in the dirt! Though there is no official link for Tulip Month, I love the idea of growing an indoor garden for them. And what kid doesn’t love to play in the dirt … admittedly, you need to start your tulip bulbs in the dead of winter, so make a calendar note for early December. You’ll love that next Spring you’ll have beautiful, colorful tulips! 

Whoosh! The winds of April are perfect for National Kite Month! Take a peek at the host sponsor’s breezy, fanatic site—your Inner Child will love it!  

Tuesday ~ April 8^th: What are you doing today? Have you been staring out the window watching the birds (rather than working)? It’s Draw A Bird Day! So do it! The sponsor link is not current, but their archived story and bird drawings are priceless, from primitive to excessively artistic … worth the read and review.

Thursday ~ April 10^th: National Poetry Month comes with the added bonus of Poem In Your Pocket Day! Feeling creative and inspired? Write even a tiny four-line pocket-poem or a full-blown sonnet, and give it to someone special. Trust me, you’ll have “a moment.”  

Friday ~ April 11^th: I am unashamedly copying my BFYP site for this fun date—enjoy! What do you listen to your music on today? Your phone? Your computer? Some other fancy gizmo from the 21^st century? Welllll, today is 8-track Tape Day! I heard that … “Huh?! What’s that?” Oh, you are so spoiled. An 8-track tape player was a clunky portable radio-type music player, sometimes combined with our radios that then became our traveling music-maker. The “tapes” were about as clunky as the player. Nevermind, ask your grandparents while I go dig my tapes and player out of storage … Rock On!  

Friday ~ April 11^th: Sooooo, what did we play on our ol’ tape players? Get your party hat on, today we’re celebrating International "Louie Louie" Day, on whatever we can find to play the iconic 1963 party tune! There hasn’t been an official sponsoring link for several years, but no worries—our link above tells the story of BFYP DJ, Ken Chase of KISN/Portland fame, producer of the most popular version by The Kingsmen. Enjoy … reminisce … and party on! 

Sunday ~ April 12^th-13^th: Are you ready for some Full Moon Magic? Not only will April’s Full Pink Moon bring us a tad more stability in our lives, it predicts Easter’s date, and this month, rather than a supermoon, we have a micromoon—it appears tiny, being at its farthest from Earth. Whew! That’s a lot of work for the night sky.
       Of course, the Full Pink Moon isn’t really pink, but its name is a little creepy … it was dubbed so, for the early blooms of an eastern North American wildflower, the creeping phlox, which brings a perky, five-petal flower in an array of colors to your Spring garden. From rose, mauve, and pink, to white, blue and purple, enjoy the color splash! And rumor has it, its scent can be reminiscent of marijuana … 

Sunday ~ April 20^th: Go! Go find your eggs—but don’t put them all in one basket … it’s Easter! Whether you celebrate Easter religiously or as a simple family gathering, kids know it is a day of wiles and smiles … and chocolate. At the end of the day, ya gotta have that yummy brown bunny, no matter how old your Inner Child is. 😊  

April 20^th-26^th: Yup, can’t say it any better than I did at BFYP: Just because there’s no sponsoring link, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate National Karaoke Week! No sponsor link, and more frustrating, no related current events. However, I did find us an older link that offers great tips for having karaoke fun. Give it a look-see for “Kamikaze Karaoke” and “Dress-Up Karaoke.” And btw, “Louie Louie” sounds great whether you’re warbling into your home karaoke machine or regaling the local pub with your party tunes prowess … have fun!  

Saturday ~ April 26^th: Have you always liked making something special out of something else, even if it was someone else’s junk? That’s a very basic description of sculpture! Welcome to International Sculpture Day … these folks want to teach you, encourage you, and enjoy your creativity for seeing not what is, but what could be, in an interesting, fun, or thoughtful piece of art.
       Once considered only existing in ancient forms of copper, bronze, granite, marble, and clay … sculpture has come a long way. Go ahead—now you can create a sculpted work of art out of old toys, discarded household items and whatever strikes your fancy.
       It’s no wonder the International Sculpture Center evolved from the artistry of the 1960s to a worldwide celebration and offer “… understanding of sculpture and its unique, vital contribution to society.” Read their history … get inspired and try something new! 

Tuesday ~ April 22^nd: And, is it time to head outside and have a little chat with Mother Nature? Today, Earth Day, is a great time! Talking about the great outdoors and environmental issues can be contentious for some, but spending a day on a hike, in a National Park, or just in your own backyard, can offer the opportunity for quiet contemplation on the matter. Make it happen.

Sunday ~ April 27^th: Ah, this month our New Moon Musings urge you to begin Spring by springing into prospects that will bolster your pertinent and personal security. As always, it’s time to consider new beginnings with a fresh start … perfect for stepping into May with an energetic attitude! 

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
The only fools over 40 are those who didn’t learn how to have genuine fun by 39. Smile. Play. ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ APRIL 2025 ~ put a Spring in your step! 
       This one’s for you, kids – Varoujan (John), Les, and Al (Elvin) (IM)! 
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.

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 JUNE 2024

 Scintillating Summer Sundowns    

Updated 06/23/24: We’ve languished long enough. 39 and Holding, doesn’t mean holding … and holding … and holding … while nothing gets done!

I can finally move forward in June and look forward to July, savoring every moment. How about you? Having missed most of June, I’m curious to see what’s left to work with for the rest of the month. 

In the essence of time and moving on, below is the final version of June’s 39 and Holding Club article, with shortened and belated comments. Never fear, m’dear 39ers, there is still time enough to revel in days of early summer … 

Although life changes and often nothing from your youth has traversed the changes with you, if you grew up camping, that experience with nature will stay with you always. It’s National Camping Month!

It isn’t as simple anymore, as driving around until you find the perfect place to pitch a tent—now, in the most popular camp areas, reservations are required months in advance. For fantastic tips and camping tricks aimed at campers and RVs, the supporting site is a great place to start!

Whatever your lifestyle, however, you can create your own personal campground even for just a day, in your backyard, a local beach park, or turn your living room into a picnic area. Don’t know where to start? If you have a local Parks & Recreation organization, they can give you loads of ideas, like our San Diego County Parks & Recreation camping programs. They even offer “cabin camping”! Seriously though, there is nothing better for the 39er soul than to spend some time among the wild flora and fauna of life.

No time this summer for outdoor adventures? Then start now and plan your next year’s refreshing wilderness getaway! Just don’t forget your tunes …

If camping isn’t your cuppa nature-tea, head to the beach for International Surf Music Month! Sadly, the sponsor link is not a secure site. So fair warning … if you’d rather not visit the North East Surf Music Alliance, my alternative choices are for sites that provide the history behind the music, like … from our Big Bro site, BlastFromYourPast.net. Quoted: “Ground-breaking Rock guitarist Dick Dale, dubbed the ‘King of the Surf Guitar,’ and legendary band, The Beach Boys (still touring!), are considered pioneers in the early California surf sound.

Each with their own style, Dick Dale (yes, he did surf) excelled in instrumentals, telling surfing stories with his incredible guitar riffs, beginning with ‘Let’s Go Trippin’’ (1960) and a Surf Rock version of ‘Misirlou’ in 1963. By December 10, 1961, Dale’s ‘Let’s Go Trippen’ (sic) had crested at #13 on San Diego’s KCBQ radio chart.” 

So 39ers, while you’re camping out, listening to Oldies Surf Rock, let’s go trippin’ through the month …

֎ For 39ers who Follow the Stars  

You took off like a shot at the beginning of the month, Gemini 39ers (05/21-06/20). Hopefully, you made the most of your New Moon life-freshener (June 6^th) while you were bursting with energy. Time in the latter half of the month to slow your pace and enjoy the effects of a Summer Solstice-Full Moon combo from the 20^th through June’s end, that will turn your attention to work. 

My dear Cancer 39ers (06/21-07/22), you too, had an early opportunity with the New Moon to put your life in order, righting wrongs and smoothing ruffled feathers. But you are not quite finished. Your mid-month and beyond status calls for a cosmic awareness during the Full Moon, to assuage a personal or professional issue, resolving to everyone’s delight.

֎ Celebrating JUNE 39ers ~ And More! 
Obviously, at this point, I’ll focus on what mattered more, prior to this final version, and what is still to come before we dive into July’s summer waters.   

NOW thru July 7^th: Cancerians can party hearty for the rest of this month and into July at the San Diego County Fair/Del Mar! Their “Let’s Go RETRO” theme reminds us of the fun in all decades, from mellow yellow to the kicks on Route ’66 and Rubik’s cubes! 

Who remembers the colorful push-button Princess phone or the plain ol’ black dial phones? From shag rugs to 45rpm records and the Ford Edsel, you’ll be exclaiming, “I remember that!” How about slicked-back hair or a poufy bouffant? You can poke fun at your summer memories and more!  

As the site says, “With a nod to nostalgia and a focus on fun, the 2024 Fair will give our yesteryears another moment in the San Diego sun.” Couldn’t have said it better m’sefl!  And, if you’re not in San Diego, fear not! Check out Summer Fairs in your town! Rock On …

June 6^th: Celebrate June’s New Beginnings with New Moon Musings.  Fortunately, the New Moon boosts our energy level for the whole month, so take a moment of meditation—even just five minutes works—and relax. With a few deep breaths, you’ll feel your energy level rise and off you go!   

June 15^th: Well, what can I say? International Surfing Day has come and gone, but National Surf Music Month is still here and every day can be Surfing Day! ♪ … Let’s go surfing now | everybody’s learning how … ♪  

June 15^th: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ~ Of course, if everything was as it should have been for me this month, I’d have been all over this special day. Such is life … so briefly, the supporting link is vital, for sure, as it discusses “elder mistreatment.” However, I have a different take on Elder Abuse. Please click on my link to learn about “Opaque Elder Abuse” that spotlights mistreatment not quite fitting the official definition of abuse.

June 16^th: Although Hallmark greeting cards wouldn’t let us forget it’s Father's Day, our friends at the Brownielocks calendar site remind us with tongue-in-cheek and a lotta fun. 

June 20^th: Look up! It was American Eagle Day. Yes, there’s a day for that—and it isn’t simply about the majestic bald eagle, but the site’s reminder, “June 20th commemorates the anniversary of the bald eagle’s selection as our national symbol on the Great Seal in 1782.” 

June 20^th & June 21^st: The Universe gave us a two-day double-whammy! We began with June 20^th’s annual Summer Solstice, then combined it with June 21^st’s Full Strawberry Moon, leading up to a dynamic weekend! Is it any coincidence that Mother Nature upped our daily temps to match? FYI: it’s the earliest solstice in 228 years according to USA Today and Yahoo/News, and will continue to creep up every year until we hit 2100 … AND, have you heard the news about the rare white buffalo born in Yellowstone National Park this month? Farmer’s Almanac has proclaimed June the Full White Buffalo Moon. Talk about Full Moon Magic … 😊 

June 27^th: Although summer is rarely serious, National Sunglasses Day is a solemn subject when it comes to preserving your eyesight for life. As the supporting site tells us, “In the spirit of warmer weather, more outdoor time, and the world’s best athletes descending on Paris, The Vision Council is excited to celebrate National Sunglasses Day by spotlighting sports sunglasses and eyewear that provide protection and enhance performance.” Cool. But, I’m sorry … I just can’t be tooooo serious with the lyrics of “Cheap Sunglasses” running through my brain!    ♪ … hit that street a-runnin’ and try to meet the masses | and go get yourself some cheap sunglasses … ♪ (ZZ Top 1979!) 

June 30^th: THIS is perfect to end a convoluted month, with a sense of humor. According to Mashable, this is Social Media Day and it begins with the age-old question, “If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen?” I have no words … you’re on your own.

֎ Monthly Song of Note ♪  

From now through summer’s end, sundowns will have special meaning … either relief from the heat or heating up your summer nights. There’s a song for that. “Sundown” by Gordon Lightfoot hit #1 on KTLK/Denver’s June 22, 1974 “Double K 1280” survey. A little nuanced and a little naughty, his Sundown song was a warning—summer love can be a b….. um, bear. … ♪ Sundown ya better take care | If I find you been creepin’ ‘round my back stairs … ♪ Sing on with ... more tuneful tidbits to manifest your memories of 1974, and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!   

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
Summertime … and the livin’ is easy ♪. Substitute ‘Summertime’ with any season. Livin’ easy is all in your head … anytime, 39ers. ~ L. Rochelle  

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ JUNE 2024 ~ Rock On!
       This one’s for you, kids – Sally (Sarah), Christine, Melanie and Russ!  

Join the 39 & Holding Club
Celebrate 39 & Holding Day 
Chat on Twitter: @39HoldingClub

 

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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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Updated: May 10, 2024 ~ Hooray! You can now read MAY--finally. It's obviously on the short side, as we refer to it in the past tense, however, still some fun stuff for Zodiac 39ers and our Song of Note, especially. June coming soon!  LR

Happy UN-Birthday JUNE 39ers! Still reeling from three months of Opaque Elder Abuse, I’m finally back in the writing saddle. Bear with me a little longer as I catch up and finish a necessarily shortened version of MAY’s article. Look for it shortly.

Then come on back for a Scintillating June Sundown issue featuring the windup for Zodiac leader, Gemini and leading into gentle Cancer.

Cheers to your day and back at ya soon!

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