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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers FEBRUARY 2019

February 39ers are in it for the LOVVVVE

Long before healthy living became a “thing” St. Valentine’s Day meant loading up on chocolate, schoolyard declarations of puppy love, and handmade Valentines.

For adults, it’s the optimum day to propose with a gi-normous diamond ring … and loads of chocolate.

We urge 39 and Holding Club’s 39ers to celebrate the venerable non-holiday, or not … just do what makes your heart happy ... with dark chocolate. :-) Speaking of which …

39er Fitness and Fun

Ah yes … the month of L-O-V-E. And American Heart Month of course. So while you’re taking care of your significant other’s heart, or if you’re alone but not lonely, don’t forget your own red-blooded heart. Get it pumping with a fun romp down Memory Lane …

39 Years Ago this Month ~ FEBRUARY 1980

February 13^th: Were you holding hands with your squeeze at the 1980 Winter Olympics? The frosty XIII Winter Olympics was Lake Placid, New York’s second hosting opportunity. Popular for winter sports, it was apt that the Olympics’ mascot that year came in the form of adorable “Roni” raccoon, because the furry mammal’s encircled eyes are reminiscent of winter sports goggles. Oooooo-K.

Remember the final day? Famed brass musician, Chuck Mangione, composed and performed the games’ instrumental theme song, “Give It All You Got.” Great advice …

February 23^rd: Or perhaps you remember 39 Years Ago the Queen song that showed the love for

their Rock & Roll roots. “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” rose to the top of radio charts February 1980.

The throwback tune gave Freddie Mercury’s vocals a rare showcase as it tripped into the Rockabilly genre. If you weren’t in love with them before, you likely felt the love by the time it hit #2 on WLS/Chicago’s MusicRadio 89 chart. ♪ This thing … called love | I just … can't handle it ♪

For 39ers who Follow the Stars …

Are you a February 39er? The color gods paint you (and your hair) in a kaleidoscope of hues—early Feb quirky but caring Aquarian Water-bearers (Jan 20-Feb 18) can re-style the palette of your moods with turquoise green, or deep purple. Or not so radically, a “normal” bright blue adds a refreshing hue to your wardrobe and/or hair accessories when paired with Pantone’s “Living Coral” for the New Year.

If you’re walking through the sands of time with Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20) pals, all shades of green keep you cool with them. Dreamy, sensitive, and intuitively spiritual, Pisces identifies with the month of love for a reason. Their compassion and empathy make everyone around them feel loved.

Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude

Only in the pages of my books can I pretend to be young again.

~ Hallmark movie fiction author, Mystery Woman: In the Shadows

LR note: Problem is, I write non-fiction … sigh.

This one’s for you, kids – Happy UN-Birthday February 39ers: Sharon, Rochelle & David!

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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 an 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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Thursday, January 3, 2019

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers January 2019

From 1980 to 2019 ~ Welcome New 39ers!

What is "vintage" to you? Most of my mid-adult life, vintage equated to the 1960s and ‘70s. But those years are now “classic” at best—just plain “old” at worst. Vintage to most young people today, are the 1980s, 1990s and soon, the 2010s. The years go so fast. Sigh. On a Happy New Year note, we begin a new era of 39ers …

So with a flip of the calendar page, we slip into 2019, turning waning Gen Xers into 39ers—those born in 1980. Welcome to the most elite and inane club on Earth and Happy New Year!

What’s so special about 1980? To start with, it was a leap year! We’ll have fun with that in February. But first, let’s explore the month that offers an open door to new beginnings, its apt name originating from Latin for door (ianua) …

39 Years Ago this Month ~ January 1980

Many of us dreamily planned our “Escape” with Rupert Holmes as he topped the radio charts this month. Something Sir Paul might also have considered …

January 16^th: Arriving in Tokyo for a concert tour, McCartney and Wings ended up grounded. That’s what happens when you travel with close to a half-pound of MJ in your luggage “for personal use.” That’s a lot of personal toking. The Japanese authorities weren’t buying it—nor allowing him to buy his way out—totally. Paul spent nine days in the Tokyo Narcotics Detention Center, and deported. My, how things have changed!

January 29^th: Perhaps a mind-blowing walk around The British Toy and Hobby Fair (Earl’s Court, London) would have been safer for McCartney. There, he could have discovered the now-ubiquitous Rubik’s Cube that made a splashy international entrance into educational toys. Though invented in 1974, Professor Ernõ Rubik had no idea his educational toy would “go viral” when young, eager minds demanded it. It still boggles the mind …

For 39ers who Follow the Stars …

January 2019 is a business-oriented month for many, and the strategically minded Capricorn (12/22/18-01/19/19) is no slouch in business. Don’t be surprised if you see them busily listing their financial goals for the year. Caps are of the few who will actually attain them! Not known for their flexibility, try to help your early January 39er friends to be more flexible. They may not admit it, but they need you.

The latter part of January caters to the quirky, free-spirited Aquarians (01/20-02/18). As Tarot.com explains, “Aquarius' eternal quest for knowledge turns up notions that range from brilliant to insane.” I’ve known a few of them! Aquarians are never lacking for witty and entertaining conversation, but you need to help these personally aloof 39ers explore their emotions a little more.

Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude

Last summer our favorite orange tabby cat, Garfield, turned 40. His buddy Nermal couldn’t resist a dig, but complimented him instead. It went like this … Nermal: So, you’re now 40. Garfield: Yes, I am.

They look at each other for a moment … then, a little disconcerted, Nermal: You look good … Garfield: Aging well is the best revenge.

~ Jim Davis did it again! Remember, LIFE is ATT-i-tude and Garfield has it in spades!

This one’s for you, kids – 39AHC UN-Birthday 39ers: Erin, Chris, Jodie & Joe!