39 and Holding Club

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers MARCH 2022

39ers March into March!

03/23/22 ~ 39AHC Special Bulletin! Well that was an engaging reality lesson in social media. 1) I can't afford to pay for advertising on Twitter (which would likely lead to more engagement), and 2) I haven't done much in the past 1-2 years to expand my followers.

So darn ... I couldn't award a free Blast from Your Past paperback book about the pioneering Rock Radio DJs (1950s or 1960s), from our big bro site, BlastFromYourPast.net.

But there will likely be a "next time" as I bump up my marketing efforts and want to have some fun while I'm at it. In the meantime ...

Back to our regularly scheduled blog ...

Wow. The first two months went by fast, didn’t they? It seems this year is all about getting motivated and back into life again. It’s a good busy!

We’re marching into March and giving 39ers their own annual day (regardless of your birthday), a virtual vacation, and lots of green! Then, you can write all about your adventures ...

֎ Celebrating MARCH 39ers ~ And More!
Along with new, personal images many of us are sporting for the New Year, businesses and organizations too, are glowing in makeovers. 39 and Holding Club is also going through the throes of renovation. Throughout the year, I’ll be revising some key pages, upgrading club info and member criteria — hint: everyone 39+ are automatic 39er members! — and adding/revising commercial products on Café Press. Make it a habit to check back and see what’s new!
It’s also Small Press Month, sponsored by Small Press Distribution, which ties right in with one of our special days. I began writing books through just such a company and try to promote small press and independent book stores whenever possible. Regardless of how you acquire books, just do it. Reading is good for the soul. And if you don’t see anything you like ... write one!

March 8^th: Another form of expression celebrates today in vintage-into-new style. Hyperkin, a gaming hardware development company created National Retro Video Game Day. Though there is nothing on their site that tells us why March 8^th is special, going retro is always fun and who doesn’t remember Atari’s “Pong”?! After massive video console popularity, home games hit the market in 1975 and the world was never the same. Check out what’s new on the market forty-seven years later!

March 14^th: is Write Your Story Day! Though there is no official link for this day, 39 and Holding Club always has links for any day we celebrate! At our Mama-site, Penchant for Penning, we call this one “Writing Your Legacy“ day. Technically the same ... get the basics on how to start, to leave a legacy, create an autobiography, or conjure up a fictional account of your personal stories. They’re all important—whether you publish them or not. Do it!

March 17^th: Of course it’s St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you consider yourself Irish-American or not Irish at all, it’s okay to celebrate the greenest day of the year with a shamrock in your hair (or on your shirt) and a pint o’ Guinness in hand. The Irish think everyone’s family, so there’s a wee bit o’ Irish in everybody on this day. Celebrate!

March 18^th: Are you ready to learn something new? Well, new to me, and if you’re not into cooking this signature dish, you likely didn’t know it’s National Sloppy Joe Day! Like so many “special days” the link associated with it doesn’t mention “the day” or any special designation found on the calendar. I tend to bypass those types of listings, but I had to include this one, because it taught me something.
The “original” Sloppy Joe at the New Jersey’s Town Hall Deli, “birthplace of the Sloppy Joe,” has nothing to do with the common tomato sauce-ground beef Sloppy Joe we know so well and love to eat, any day. Their story is entertaining, if not what is expected.

According to their delightful history, a decades-old trip to Cuba found a real-life Sloppy Joe serving an irresistible sandwich to famous and infamous travelers. The iconic sandwich “... was made with cole slaw, ham, cow tongue, swiss cheese, with lots of dressing and was served on thin rye bread.” See? Not even a slice of tomato. However, the deli has expanded its menu and serves many varieties worth a look-see. Yum! Still love your tomato-based Sloppy Joe? Enjoy some recipes for your at-home taste-testing.

March 18^th: Yawn. I’m finding it difficult to wake up on World Sleep Day! So I’ll just close my eyes for another couple minutes ... Wake UP! As the creator of this day says, Quality Sleep – Sound Mind – Happy World. Even if it’s just your own little world. We’re finally beginning to recognize that sleep is not only important in our health, but enough sleep is vital to good health. Go ahead ... take a nap!

March 22^nd: THIS IS IT!! Welcome to 39 and Holding Club’s first “39 and Holding Day”! I scanned calendars for the perfect day, at first, gravitating toward February 14^th, because it’s Jack Benny’s birthday. If you’ve roamed our site at all, you know the funnyman is credited with first eschewing turning 40 because, “There is nothing funny about 40. I am ‘39 and holding’!” But there is a long list that joins Valentine's Day celebrating, so what better day to celebrate 39 and Holding Club than ...
       March 22^nd is also noted on the public calendars for “As Young as You Feel Day”! Sadly, there is no official link, but a couple years back I learned of the vintage movie, As Young as You Feel (1951), that purports it is Marilyn Monroe’s debut supporting role in a film. Up ‘til then, Marilyn (in several name incarnations) was known as a bit player, and even for this movie, initial promotional posters did not even include her name. It wasn’t until shrewd marketing folks noted the fan-stir she caused, that her name was added; and later, her prominent image. And the rest is celebrity history.
       The movie is charming, as only a 1950s film can be, flaunting its black-and-white comedic imagery in the best 20^th Century Fox cinematography of the day, complete with happy ending. So today, 39ers, find a classic copy or head over to YouTube where you can view the full movie. Hint: it’s about a 65-year-old guy who feels his company has forced him into retirement. His antics and hijinks to look and act young again and reclaim his job, is a hoot. Bombshell Marilyn is his cohort in crime, as his secretary.
       Use the rest of the day to enjoy how you are as young as you feel regardless of your age, on 39 and Holding Day! Dance to the movie’s peppy opening song, “You Make Me Feel So Young” and enjoy! This is just the beginning of our 39AHC Day. The rest of this year will be used to fully develop the day for March 22, 2023. Because ... Age is a number, LIFE is attitude! Stay tuned! ♪ You make me feel so spring has sprung ... ♪

March 30^th: Let’s round out the month and head into Spring with Virtual Vacation Day! Things may be loosening up after the past two pandemic years, but travel can still be iffy. If you’re not ready to take that first step back into the world-at-large, this site has more than enough fun places and resources to go and enjoy virtually!
From virtual reality equipment to virtual travel in apps or online, you’ll find the best the world has to offer—visit the Louvre, Galapagos Islands, my hometown, San Diego, or even take a trip into Space—right in your own home. That’s just the tip of the Arctic icebergs. So many locations to choose from ...

♪ Monthly Song of Note:
Warning! Listening to this song may leave you craving a sugary cereal breakfast! Why? Because “You are the One" is sung by the "Sugar Bears"... a springy in Spring song by an animated bear and his chums. Cute. In the 1940s “Sugar Bear” became a commercial charm for Sugar Crisp, the precursor to Golden Crisp cereal produced by the General Foods Corporation (now defunct).
By 1971 Sugar Bear became the lead singer of the bubblegum pop studio band, complete with a fan-favorite marketing program that printed a cut-out record on the back of Super Sugar Crisp boxes. Pop rock with your breakfast! ♪ Baby, you’re my mornin’ sun ... ♪
Do you know our Big Bro site, BlastFromYourPast.net has a different Monthly Song of Note? Check out the WCFL/Chicago March 1972 chart-topping hits with Sugar Bears at #24... 50 Years Ago this Month.

֎ For 39ers who Follow the Stars …
It seems most astrologers are predicting this month will be particularly auspicious for many of us, regardless of your Zodiac presence. Let’s hope so!
       Let’s start with our people-pleasing Pisces 39ers (Feb 19-Mar 20) as they help us rise from the pandemic ashes armed with emotional energy and sensitive love. Pisces makes it a point to know everyone in their societal realm, because, well ... you never know when they can connect you to someone else who can help. Networking at its best!
       As for our airy Aries 39ers (Mar 21-April 19), usually a scattered ray of energy, they home in on this month with heightened mental acuity. If you’re looking for an Aries to love, they’ll be plentiful during the Ides of March; meanwhile, your Aries work buddies turn into dynamos after the 18^th’s full moon. Watch ‘em work or join in the fun.
       All-in-all, it’s an active month for the Zodiac personality in all of us. Go in peace with Pisces’ healing colors of green, but be open to assertiveness in the passionate red of Aries. Sláinte!

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
As young as you feel is a state of mind, not a state of years. It’s all in the ATT-i-tude! ~ L. Rochelle

Cheers to your Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ MARCH 2022!
This one’s for you, kids – Steven, Pat (IM), Susan, and Jim (IM)!

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03/22/22 ~ 39AHC Special Bulletin! Finally, a day we 39ers can all celebrate regardless of your birth date. March 22^nd is now “39 and Holding DAY”! Check your Twitter feed ... follow @39HoldingClub and reply to today’s post: “What Keeps You “Young at Heart”?

By end of the day, we’ll tally all the replies and how many *likes* each receives. Most likes receives a free Blast from Your Past book about the pioneering Rock Radio DJs (1950s or 1960s), from our big bro site, BlastFromYourPast.net. Bonus: you may find something in others’ replies that will help keep you young, too!

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Original Intro 03/01/22: Argh! Caught with my Shamrock down again! So sorry ... the days get away and time slips by before you can blink. I’m working fast and furiously to post your 39er UN-Birthday MARCH article asap. Please come back for fun and frolic ... it’s a-comin’!

*Important Legal Message: Any data, links, or opinions in this site are for your information only and does not constitute legal or medical expertise of any kind. My expertise is writing and sensible reporting. Period. Please use all data, links, or my skewed opinions at your own risk.

Are you a 39er this month? 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!

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 (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon … The Psychedelic Seventies!

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers FEBRUARY 2022

February 39ers ~ Hearts ‘n’ Flowers ‘n’ Stuff!

Yep, it’s actually posted on the 1st, not the middle of the month. It’s been spruced up a tad, but I’m hoping my on-time trend continues ... enjoy!

Don’t look now, but your heart’s showing. Are you a closet Hallmark channel watcher? Romcoms are a staple this month and though we may not be nurturing a romantic dalliance, it’s tough to ignore this month’s cuteness. No matter how much you try. It’s everywhere. So’s the chocolate and flowers. Go ahead. It’s okay—get some for yourself. You deserve it! Love starts with yourself ...

We have a full month of fun and frolic for you, beginning with a reminder for 39ers that we owe our existence to funny guy, Jack Benny, who first uttered, “There’s nothing funny about 40. I’m 39 and holding!” We honor his birthday every Valentine’s day—yep, he was born on this day in 1894—towards the end of the romantic Victorian Era.

Hope you find something interesting in our hearts ‘n’ flowers ‘n’ stuff to help celebrate your 39 and Holding month ...

֎ Celebrating FEBRUARY 39ers ~ And More!
Speaking of lovers and stuff, word has it, it’s also Library Lovers Month! It doesn’t come with an official link, but of course, writing, words, and books are in my blood. I have spent many hours in a library over the course of my life, so couldn’t pass up the opportunity to sing their praises! In-person or virtually, there is no better place to immerse yourself in the words of your passion. Enjoy! Maybe grab a history of ...

February 9^th [Wednesday]: PIZZA! I can’t believe no one claims the fame for National Pizza Day! In celebration, says WFMZ-TV in Pennsylvania, “... over 200 pizzerias across the country will come together on Wednesday, February 9th to feed the hungry through the Pizza Across America campaign from Slice Out Hunger and the World Pizza Champions.”

February 14^th [Monday]: Besides pizza, what else is a food staple? Chocolate! Oh ... it isn’t National Chocolate Day?! Obviously, it should be. The traditional St. Valentine’s Day with flowers and cards has somehow morphed into the next big chocolate-consuming day, after Halloween (and preceding Easter). Like we need a reason to love it. Although Hallmark found their card-giving Valentine niche as early as 1913, the Cadbury British confectionary family first perfected and sold their decorated boxes of chocolate on this day in 1868.
And no, you can’t give your sweetie a chocolate pumpkin. It’s a dead giveaway that you really don’t care. So dump the eats and go back to a sweet sentiment in a card with a handful of beautiful roses.

February 22^nd [Tuesday]: Oh, yum, I’ll take a Margarita any day, but today is National Margarita Day! The Margarita is one of the most versatile libations for creating your own recipe. The associated link is nice, but its articles are seven years old, without a viable update. With a little research, my advice is start with the basics, then go a little wild-‘n’-crazy!

February 22^nd [Tuesday]: And if you’re into things a little on the New Age side ... this month’s 02/22/2022 is even more numerologically unique in the ‘70s style of New Age than the multiple ones (11) karmic experience of 2011’s 01/11/2011 and 11/11/2011. Back in the day we learned about numerology and the three master numbers ... 11 / 22 / 33 ... in some circles, 02/20/2022 is special for the U.S., because it heralds the return of the Pluto cycle to the U.S. (its cycle takes approx. 247 years); while 02/22/2022 will be considered a triple-whammy portent of great changes and good things to happen. It is the third and last multiple twos for another couple hundred years. There obviously can’t be a “33” calendar date, so this is it for a while!

February 27^th [Sunday]: The creative folks at National Day Calendar go a step further than simply

listing special days. They try to make them fun and give a little history or their take on the day. Such is the case for National Retro Day! It’s a day for everyone to climb in a time machine and head back ... “Every generation looks back and asks, ‘Remember when?’ This celebration indulges our love for the good ol’ days while remaining in the present.” What are your “good ol’ days”? 1960s’ hippie rebellion? 1970s’ wild psychedelia? Howz-about the ‘80s’ hip and cool looks? Leave the cellphone at home and go Retro!

February 28^th [Monday]: Although this day comes a little late to help with Valentine’s Day, it still has merit for the rest of the year’s flower-giving and home decorating moments. It’s Floral Design Day! Of course, the official link is for a floral school, but hey, that simply makes them enterprising. And obviously the perfect folks from which to learn some design tricks.

♪ Monthly Song of Note: Is there anything sweeter in February than teen love? Donny Osmond sung his heart out in the hearts and flowers month of 1972. He tried desperately to tell the world ... ♪ How can I, oh how can I tell them | This is not a puppy love ♪ ... Wonder how he feels about that now? 😊 Bringing back tuneful memories that climbed to #5 on the WAPE/Jacksonville, Florida, “Hit List” of 50 Years Ago this Month!

֎ For 39ers who Follow the Stars …
If 2022 and February in particular, are times of change and new beginnings, we want Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18) and Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) 39ers in our corner. Starting with the community-oriented water tenders, not only have they lived enough life to see the good and bad without rose-colored glasses, but Aquarians feel the world’s needs, as well as see them. With an instinct to help, their practical ideas and sparkling wit will follow through to dynamic change.

Coming into their own on February 19^th, Pisces are no slouches in the caring department. Although, their empathy can at times, be overwhelming. With a strong spiritual world behind them (whether they know it or not), they too, are a great balance for making change happen for the good of all.
The royal purple amethyst gemstone reigns this month for Aquarius and Pisces, enhancing their efforts with strength and clarity, while protecting them from harm. And it’s full of love! According to our gemstone source, “St. Valentine, the patron of love, is said to have worn an amethyst ring carved with the image of cupid.”

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
Love is a gift from your heart. Give it often and you will find it helps keep you young. ~ L. Rochelle

Cheers to your Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ FEBRUARY 2022!
This one’s for you, kids – Sharon, Ms. Rochelle, and David!