Moms & Music for May 39ers

Moms & Music in May … Make Way!

Few will disagree, mothers are special. A true mother however, is not simply the woman who biologically birthed you, or the woman who bore your child(ren), or as the dictionary explains, “that which gives birth to something” …

The type of mother who is honored on Mother’s Day (May 8), is one who hopefully earned her title. She who personifies the essence of “Mother Nature” – loving, giving, nurturing. That doesn’t mean she is one-sided (all for you) or loves without discipline.

Just like moms, MAY 39ers are multi-faceted with complexity to match. Deliberate and down-to-earth Taurus (April 20-May 20) transforming into quick-witted and chatty Gemini (May 21-June 20) is a big leap. Even if your mom or other loved one is on the cusp and caught between, you gotta love ‘em anyway!

So besides Mother’s Day, what do we have goin’ on – ♪ Yeah, what’s goin’ on … ♪ – in May? You're only a blink away ...

Free 39AHC Membership

It's true 39ers! I’m always seeking more ways to enjoy our youthfulness with att-i-tude. 

Today, I’m thrilled to announce a NEW "Member" section in our retail shop, Club 39 Nifty Gifts. AND learn how you can receive FREE membership in the Official 39 and Holding Club!*

You don’t need to be an “official” member to shop in the new Member section!

The “Proud Member” design with a Peace symbol and our logo Martini, is for anyone who wants to show the world that they’re proud to be a 39er with att-i-tude!

T-shirts, shorts, hats, totes, beer glasses, cups, stuff for the house and even magnets, coasters, clocks, and more, will declare to the world your 39 and Holding pride!

And for the first time, a logo design for non-drinkers! (So far,

only in the Proud Member design, but coming soon in the Official Member logo too!) Everyone loves Peace and Fuzzy Dice … here you go 39ers … one for the ages …

*Want to become an “official” card-carrying member of the 39 and Holding Club? Well, now you can – for FREE! Simply shop from one of the “Official Member” product sections (Accessories | Apparel | Home & Office) and after purchase is complete, I will contact you to receive your FREE, laminated, Lifetime Membership card.

Curious about the 39 and Holding Club? Come on over to the Join the Club page and see for yourself. 

Be prepared next time someone asks that rude question …

So how old are you anyway?

Whip out your 39AHC card and say …

I’m forever young – with ATT-I-TUDE – what’s your excuse?!

Cheers to your day!

 

(You don’t have to be, or become, a member to shop any 39 and Holding items. Free membership available only with purchase from the Official Member line.)

Today - As Young as You Feel Day!

Yes, today really is “As Young As You Feel Day” at the 39 and Holding Club and around the world!

Let’s join the festivities – c’mon along …

Although you can revel in hundreds of quirky, cute, and meaningful special days on Brownielocks, my favorite holiday and commemorative list site, this one is especially noteworthy for us 39ers.

As Young As You Feel Day personifies our approach to aging. When it comes down to life’s bottom line, it’s all about ATT-I-TUDE! Thinking in terms of dog years might help. Heehee

“Carpe Diem” — seize the day (dictionary: make the most of present opportunities) – is an oft-repeated and revered phrase from that ol’ Roman dude, Horace, who included it in his third book of The Odes (approx. 23BC).

Wikipedia has a wonderful translation of his original Latin prose about the social life of Rome in the age of Augustus:

dum loquimur, fugerit invida aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.

English: While we speak, envious time will have {already} fled: seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the next day.

So let’s do that! Stop whatever you’re doing and enter the 39AHC contest for a copy of the 1951 movie, “As Young As You Feel” – one of Marilyn Monroe’s first parts (Harriet), as a busty blonde secretary. (No they were not called Administrative Assistants way back when.)

Hurry! Contest ends tonight …

As Young As You Feel - vintage movie fun

Win a DVD of 1951’s comedy As Young As You Feel!

Why would you want to? Because Norma Jean Mortenson – aka Marilyn Monroe – boosted her burgeoning career with this little-known film. And Sunday is "As Young As You Feel Day"!

Between Tuesday, March 17^th (feeling lucky?) and 9:00p/PDT Sunday, March 22^nd (As Young as You Feel Day!), look for THREE tweets on @39HoldingClub and Facebook with questions pertaining to your philosophy about age.

You must respond specifically to ONE of my tweets (they’ll be listed in my Favorites so you can access them any time) – which obviously means your words of wisdom are restricted to 140 characters or less. You can also respond on Facebook – same character rule applies. (Yes, I’ll check it!)

Enter as often as you like. Please be inspiring, kind and witty … retweets await the best and posted on this site … blasphemous tweets will be deleted (and if you follow me – unfollowing follows!). This is all in FUN, but a flippant reply most likely won't be victorious.

There are no right or wrong answers – only your ATT-I-TUDE and wit will be considered. One winner – will receive notification on Tue., March 24^th in a PM, and in a congratulatory tweet and Facebook post. Spread the word, reply to the tweet(s), and good luck!

[P.S.: No, I can’t be bought – and I’m excruciatingly NOT partial to my friends’ and relatives’ responses, however much I love them. :-) ]

Never heard of the movie? Let me introduce you …

*DVD of As Young as You Feel is new and sealed. Estimated $17.00 value. Shipped free domestically only. Enjoy!