It’s a Red, White & Blue 39er Month!
Happy UN-Birthday JULY 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ Yes,
this article nearly always posts by the 10th of the month … that
makes it this month, well after all the
festivities of July 4th’s 250th anniversary celebrations. However,
patriotism and love of country is not all about just one day. So c’mon with me
as I wave our flag and march all the way through a Red,
White & Blue July!
Many
39ers may “remember when” we celebrated America’s 200th
anniversary in 1976. What a grand time it was! I hope you brought those
memories to this year, or regaled your friends and family with the stories, as
you made more wonderful memories so far this month.
In
honor of 1976 as it flows into 2026, I have a special vintage Song(s) of
Note for you. A trio of “Red, White & Blue” tunes brought over from
my Blast From Your Past article, await you!
First,
let’s see what the Zodiac is up to and peek at a bit of wit and wisdom for Cancer
and Leo …
֎ 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!
JULY’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: We can pretty much cruise through the month on a
steady course, rising to the occasion when duty calls, but still with an ear on
a fun Summer. By mid-month, some of us may take center stage to bring goals and
ideas together. Listen to others who share your same passions and projects.
Find your purpose amidst the noise to make it work by month end’s Full Moon …
and celebrate!
You may be urged
into center stage this month, Cancerian (06/21-07/22)
39ers, as your leadership skills are legendary in your
circle of personal and professional friends. The New Moon (14th) drives
your confidence onto a new path forward which will also shape a new
professional growth wave. Take advantage of it and enjoy the Full Moon (29th)
with new convictions! Don’t forget the follow-through that will make it all
happen as you slide into August with new purpose.
In
the meantime, you Leo 39ers
(07/22-08/22) instinctively know it’s time to take a break before you gear up
for implementing an innovative plan of action. Just before the Full Moon, take
some time to return to exploring your new ideas and unfold a strong direction.
Juggling personal plans and professional needs is a breeze. As July embraces
the sidestepping into August, focus on liaisons that will guide you through
with patience and gratification.
♪ JULY’s
Vintage Song of Note ♪
On X
where I post hype for these articles, I’ve been putting together three or four
song titles from our monthly Featured Radio Survey (on BFYP) that could inspire a
“Fun Fictional Fable.” So let’s spark our imaginations for a Summer reverie
with three appropriate, Red, White & Blue tunes from B-100/San
Diego’s July 7, 1976, chart …
RED: “Cherry Bomb”
… just the title suggests images of RED sparkles as it raced up the B-100
chart to #17, from #29, in one big explosion. Those of us “of a certain age”
still recall the wild days of 1976 and earlier, when Cherry
Bombs were legal—and so were most
fireworks. Though still available in a less volatile form than before 1966, in
1977 the firework that erupted into a red ball, was made illegal for citizens
to own, altogether.
But this Hard Rock song lived up
to the name as an explosive sound and suggestive lyrics to match, by the Runaways.
The song was written by Joan Jett and band manager, Kim Fowley, for lead
singer, Cherie Currie, with the title a play on her name. Though only sixteen,
she, with the all-female band, Runaways, were aptly named, eschewing teenage
naiveté, much as many ‘70s teens did (and still do). ♪ … Hello world I'm your wild girl | I'm your
ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb … ♪
WHITE: Who recalls the Rolling Stones’ WHITE-“Hot Stuff”
Rockin’ our Summer hard at #1 on the B-100 chart. The funky tune, with
Mick Jagger struttin’ the stage, sizzles with sexy innuendos and flashy
duds—until the hot drum sounds had him stripping half of it off. That’s Mick!
Apparently, we liked it and it hung around the charts for more than a couple of
months that Summer, oh, so long ago.
Written by Mick with Keith
Richards, San Diegans were evidently the ones who liked its white-hot Summer
splash. After checking charts for L.A.’s KHJ, San Francisco’s KFRC
, Pennsylvania’s WIBG and New York’s WABC, not finding “Hot
Stuff” even making an appearance, I finally found it lingering at #13 on
Columbus, Ohio’s, WCOL 1230 AM
(ARSA/not a secure site). Ah well, somebody has to buck the trend … ♪ … The music is mighty, mighty
fine | Hot stuff | Hot
stuff | Can't get enough … ♪
BLUE: “Misty BLUE”
croons for lost Summer love as it hit #8 on the B-100 survey. Written in
1966 by Bob Montgomery,
it was a heart-struck hit by Blues artist, Dorothy Moore, ten years later. The
tune ignited her career and was included in the soundtrack for the 1996 movie, Phenomenon,
with John Travolta. No one can turn your eyes misty better than an awesome
Blues singer … ♪… Just the
thought of you | My love, my whole world turns | Misty blue …
♪
Tune
in to Blast from Your Past’s ... more tuneful
vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago
this Month!
֎ More JULY Fun for Everyone
We may be a little after-the-fact, considering our average posting dates, but July
2026 will likely be celebrating America’s 250th anniversary all month long,
with some Washington D.C. events lasting all year. So let’s party hearty and have
some fun Aging with ATTitude!
Tap
into your creative side, 39ers, it’s World Watercolor Month! Although
their website hasn’t moved on from 2025, and it’s geared toward youth, 39ers
can treat their Inner Child by returning to an old passion, or learn anew, the
joys of watercolor artistry. Look around and paint what you see!
July 14th: What better way to tap into your
artistic side than to gaze at the barely-there New Moon? It inspires
meditation and sparks imagination. Take five minutes to refresh your soul and
consider a New Beginning with your New Moon Musings. With it may come
renewed energy!
July 15th: Summer
picnics and hot dogs just go together, especially on National Hot Dog Day! Although the sponsor
site hasn’t been updated in a few years, it isn’t like hot dogs do anything new, ya
know? It’s up to you to make ‘em fresh. Have you ever had hot dogs cut
up and scrambled with eggs, served with a side of homemade biscuits? Makes a
great breakfast OR dinner!
July 15th-18th: What did
you say? Seriously, what did you say? Don’t say anything and the humorless
folks won’t know it’s National
Ventriloquism Week! If you’ve never watched a TV special or been to a
performance with Jeff Dunham, our
home-grown ventriloquist superstar, you’re missing a great chance to laugh! Join
him in the venerable ventriloquists’ 50th
Anniversary Vent Haven Convention this week with comedians who never get in
trouble for saying the wrong thing—they let their dummies say it!
July 24th: I would be remiss if I didn’t
mention today is Cousins
Day! Although no official sponsor, this link takes you to a calendar
site with fun ideas to celebrate the day together. Cousins are family and it
would be nice if you like each other, but many families think it’s no big deal
if you don’t. It didn’t used to be that way. As an elder 39er, I grew up
with cousins at every family gathering. Watching our parents enjoying
relationships with their cousins, we did the same! That was decades ago—life
has changed and we’re scattered all over the country.
Today, however, I have first and
second cousins who are my best friends, even though we sit from coast-to-coast.
My close-as-brothers-and-sister cousins, Ron, Erin and Craig, know me as well
as my own family does. I can only wish as much for all of you! And of course,
same goes for …
July 26th: Their parents who we
celebrate for Aunts and Uncles Day! Again, it’s looking for a sponsor …
feel like taking it on? For reference check out the Cousins link above.
July 29th: East Coast
folks may know this month’s Full Buck Moon as the
Full Thunder Moon, especially this year. They’ve been beleaguered by
thunderstorms this month, for sure. But as the Full Buck Moon, Feather
Moulting Moon (Cree) and Salmon Moon (Tlingit), it signals seasonal
changes for creatures that have nourished humanity for centuries. Learn more in
a cool video on Almanac’s
site. Then return to gaze at its majesty tonight and meditate with its glow.
July 30th: Here’s a day for all 39ers to
take pause and consider, if you haven’t already. Today marks the 61st
anniversary of US Medicare. Health
Care-Now sponsors this day and though they no longer mark its “birthday”
(July 30, 1965), their site is dedicated to healthcare for all elders and
disabled, through Medicare. See how you can benefit and/or help.
July 31st: Last but
NOT least, get out and enjoy National Talk
in An Elevator Day! The sponsor link is out of date and out of touch, so I
went searching for one that made sense. Not as easy as I thought it would be,
but the one above finally hit it on the mark. Few of us really want to
talk in an elevator! wikiHow breaks down the etiquette of when you should or
might want to break the 30-second ice.
Four years ago, I likely would not
have paid any attention to this day—but for the first time in my long life, I find
myself living in a high-rise apartment. Being above the 10th floor
can be daunting in oh-so-many-ways, not the least of which is mastering the
uncomfortable elevator ride. Now I know why this is so important … and it can even
be fun and informative! Do you have a fun elevator story? Tell us on X! @39HoldingClub
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Forget about “aging gracefully.” It’s much more fun to Age with
ATTitude! ~ L. Rochelle
Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ JULY 2026 ~ Show Off Your Red-White & Blue!
This one’s for you, kids – Gary (RIP), John (RIP), Yvonne, Ed, Nancy (RIP), Marilyn, Pat, Joyce and Susan Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude!
Celebrate 39
& Holding Day
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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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to an artificial, soulless entity that can’t feel pleasure?!
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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