39ers Aging with ATTitude Platitudes October 2023

 39ers Thinkin’ Young in the Midnight Hour! 

֎ BOO! You probably weren’t expecting me, since 39AHC is so late again this month. What can I say? I’m a busy writer and retirement is a joke. Beyond that, I’m still thinking young and super-ready to give you a fun, spooky month of 39er chit-chat! Grab your yummiest spicy libation and pull back the shroud to see what’s in the cauldron for you … if you dare …

֎ Celebrating OCTOBER 39ers ~ And More!  
I have a lot more in mind for you than Halloween and Friday the 13^th! They may get most of the focus, but we’re also celebrating the quiet justice of Librans and the intense scrutiny of Scorpios. Let’s tiptoe through the dark and murky month to pull back the veil on October’s thinking young fun, like …

Bat Appreciation Month – Sadly, no official link, but seriously, how could we pass this up? Lol October and bats go together, what with Halloween an’ all. If you think bats just hang around looking creepy—well, they do—but there is much more to their reason for being. Believe it or not, Bat Week claims “Humans need bats."
       Not only are they likely near you, no matter where you live around the world (except extreme hot or cold areas), but they actually help us out. “A single bat can eat up to its body weight in insects each night. Eating all these insects helps protect our food crops and forests from insect pests, saving farmers and forest managers billions of dollars each year.” Cool. And calm down, only three species of about 1,400, feed on animal blood—are they near you?

For something fun for October that isn’t Halloween related, get your yee-haw on—it’s Country Music Month! The official link tells you how and when it came about—hint: October 28, 2014, a tricky president had his boot-scootin’ side—but I also found a how to celebrate link for you.

If you live in San Diego or cruising over for a vacay, the Del Mar Fairgrounds is going Halloween with a daily Pumpkin Station and for the not-faint-of-heart, their infamous Scream Zone comes alive weekends-plus—both through October 31^st.
            If you live for pumpkin fun, the Pumpkin Station is “A variety of pumpkins and gourds, plus kiddie rides, giant slides, inflatable play centers, a petting zoo and more!”
            And when you get your fill of pumpkin, get your adrenaline goin’ in The Scream Zones’ “Three bone-chilling haunts — the Haunted Hayride, Stars of the Silver Scream, and Labyrinth Manor — plus a mind-bending Midway make up this terrifying compound of doom.” Oooooo scary! 

Friday ~ October 13^th: Ooooooohhh, we’re going into Halloween in style! Today is Friday the 13^th & tomorrow gives us a New Moon! While it isn’t on a Full Moon (which would make it super-spooky), it’s still close enough to the New Moon’s pull on your psyche to scramble your murky mind … and, there won’t be another October Friday the 13^th until 2028! See this month’s New Moon Musings below while you to prep for Halloween and tiptoe through this unnerving day. Is it about “silly” superstitions, violent history, or is it really “good luck”? You decide.

October 14^th: Celebrate October’s New Beginnings with New Moon Musings! Coincidentally, to give it a little extra punch, a wide swath of the Western U.S. will see an impressive solar eclipse today, too! The New Moon boosts your creativeness to find a fresh start every month, but did Friday the 13^th throw you off-kilter? No worries. Meditate on the New Moon (a little sage might soothe your scattered soul) and plan your Holidays with a keen eye and proper perspective.

October 20^th-22^nd: If ghosts and goblins aren’t your style, perhaps a plethora of gems and jewelry is! October is Gem Faire time at the Del Mar Fairgrounds (San Diego), or click the link for a great list of gem fairs around the country: there’s likely one near you, too. SoCal’s event boasts you’ll, “Discover high-quality jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, sparkling crystals, gold and silver, tools, supplies and more.” Oooooo, shiny!

October 28^th: Time for some cozy Full Moon Magic! October’s Full Hunter’s Moon at month’s-end is perfect for winding up your myriad projects before heading into the busy Holiday Season. The Full Hunter’s Moon encourages you to prepare for the upcoming cold winter—though perhaps not like our ancestors, who used the month for hunting and storing their game for Winter. Although every Full Moon’s power can be absorbed for immense inner strength, this Moon may lean toward your spiritual side. Its mighty influence to conjure ghosts, goblins and werewolves should still be strong on Halloween … boo!

October 31^st: For a well-rounded day of mystique, enjoy National Magic Day*—established in honor of Harry Houdini (1874-1926)! Most 39ers know who he was, if only by infamous references—but then again, “39ers” are getting younger every day. Let’s just say, every prestidigitator aspires to be like him. (Or at least mimic his fame and fortune.) And why is he honored on Halloween? After nine years as president of the *Society for American Magicians/SAM), Mr. Houdini succumbed in a rather odd way, on Halloween day, 1926, at the height of his success. His death was caused either by manslaughter or a health issue—or both. You decide. Abracadabra! Time to make Halloween magic appear …

October 31^st: How many times have you heard "Monster Mash" today?! Halloween / All Hallows Eve / Samhain (Irish, SOW-in)! Click on any of the three links to peruse various histories of this enigmatic holiday, that since you were a toddler, has you begging for candy so you can gobble through the night to satisfy your sweet tooth! If you’re a true 39er, you’re still “dressing up”—or down or sideways—for Halloween. Over the years, what has been your favorite costume! Mine was as an Oreo cookie with a bite out. Yep, I made it myself and won a party contest with it. (And we had great fun making jokes about the filling! Oh, so many years ago …)

֎ Monthly Song of Note ♪  
What do you think of when you hear“In the Midnight Hour”? The phrase invokes everything from witchcraft and ghosts to the living dead, but the song summons  … looooove. Yup, it’s a love song. Maybe it’s just me with Irish heritage and a psychic mother, but the midnight hour, especially in October, has always been a little spooky, if not downright creepy. However, it’s practically in the realm of a one-hit-wonder with Cross Country’s crooning in a ballad version. ♪ … You're the only girl I know | That really loves me so | In the midnight | In the midnight hour … ♪ On its way up the vintage music charts, “In the Midnight Hour” rests at #21 for WFIL/Philadelphia fans October 1973 ... find more tuneful tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month.   

֎ For 39ers who Follow the Stars   
Gather your wits about you, 39er Librans (09/23-10/22) and Scorpios (10/23-11/21). This is going to be an exciting month. Be ready for whatever comes!
       We begin with the end of Libra’s pass through the heavens in a fiery show, unusual for placid Libra folks. The annual solar eclipse on October 14^th will create a spectacular obvugate* of verve that you can engage to redirect your life in all phases—seriously—an opportunity not to miss. (Especially for those directly in its path—most of Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas.) Make sure you keep an eye on your finances. Even if you live outside the “ring of fire,” you will feel its energy. Use it!

The second half of October sees Scorpio 39ers with just as much enthusiasm, but it’s an inner-driven energy, inspired by Mars dancing into your sign, a couple of days before the solar eclipse. Emotions may run rampant at this time, causing life adjustments—be aware—but you’ll be powerless to stop it. Your portal of change may also come from the combination of a Full Moon near Halloween—let your inner spiritual side emerge. Whatever inspires you to change your life up, do it.  

Are you gift-buying for your Libra or Scorpio 39er mate, friend, or family member? Don’t make it cheap or impersonal. Both signs know when you’re trying too hard. From the heart is best; seek quality gifts with thought in selection. Librans soften with light pink or pale blue gemstones or other gifts in color. Scorpios gravitate toward black, deep maroon, or in gemstones, those of intense golden topaz.

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
Holidays are a great time to tap into your inner child, 39ers. Especially Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Clap your hands and enjoy! ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ OCTOBER 2023 Boo!
       This one’s for you, kids – Ron, Darlene, Cheryl, Kim, Tammy, Lin and Terry!  

aka Whimsical Witch of the West
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*I created this word in August for my Penchant for Penning blog. Perfect for this month's spiritual vibes!

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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 (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!

*Important 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 proficiency 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? 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 Platitudes September 2023

39er Kids will be Kids!

For some reason, I know apologies aren’t really necessary when I’m late with this blog. I figure, by the time we’re 39ers, we know life is never going to go exactly as planned. It may be a reasonable facsimile, but daily schedules are subject to frequent, frustrating change.

Okay, so some of it was procrastination … sorry … but I was reading our local newspaper (yes, the black-and-white-print-that-comes-off-on-your fingers news) and noted an event named “Older & Bolder Expo.” Of course, that caught my eye. We 39ers embody the title!

The annual community expo at a senior center listed the usual speaking topics: health care, senior care, service providers, senior center “activities,” health-related exhibitors and the requisite products for sale.

Unless you just “turned old” overnight, you’ve been to more than a few of these since turning 40 (for your parents, of course). However, the news article didn’t mention anything FUN for 39ers!

Let’s just say “older and bolder” refers to those a tad over 40—make it retirement age—62. Still, there was nothing on the event website that sounded FUN at any age. Here’s a topic to consider for an expo: “How to LAUGH at 62+!” I know there are organizations that plan events and outings for seniors. Old age doesn’t have to be dull and drab, in a creaking rocker. (Conversely, it also is not as energetically portrayed by dozens of generally misleading TV pharmaceutical ads.)

Focusing on the mundane, necessary preparations and maintenance of the older and bolder is simply smart aging. However, there is more to living life NOW. Know your limitations, but more importantly, know your strengths, inner needs, desires, and what puts a smile on your face every … single … day. That’s what makes you Aging With ATT-i-tude!

֎ Celebrating SEPTEMBER 39ers ~ And More!  
Fall comes roaring in on the mighty growl of a tiger! I’m tellin’ you, it’s all in the ATT-i-tude … and so we celebrate …

National Save A Tiger Month! In addition to Big Cat Rescue, the World Wildlife Fund offers more ways to learn and contribute to saving these magnificent creatures from the ravages of “progress.” Cat lovers everywhere will especially connect with this month, recognizing the traits and mannerisms of the big cats, in their own little domestic felines. Three very worthwhile links let you explore what your kitty’s oversized cousins need to survive in this greedy, overdeveloped world. Help from us is always appreciated. Get Big Cat Rescue NEWS—explore  and enjoy.

September 39ers also share their UN-birthday month with World Candle Month no matter how many candles are on their cake! Of course, Candles.org is talking about the soothing, decorative candle and their site offers the myths, magic, and safe use of our glowing household staple. Lighting a lovely, scented candle is a great way to pamper yourself, especially during the New Moon. Make a wish …

September 15^th: New Moon Musings   Feeling like you need to seek out like-minded people? The New Moon encourages stretching beyond your normal circle. Celebrate SEPTEMBER’S New Beginnings with new acquaintances! It’s also time to make time for yourself. Light a candle and sit quietly to review life in your mind’s eye.

September 15^th: After a little New Moon introspection, break out into boisterous memories for National 8-Track Tape Day! The dinosaur of music returns to celebrate muscle cars and music together again, just as it was in your ol’ 1966 Mustang. They were a brief but totally fun upgrade over AM Radio and driving was never the same. No commercials!

September 16^th: Longtime surfers know that there is nothing like the peace and tranquility of the ocean to soothe a savage soul. They also know, the only real surfboard is a longboard … come see why at San Diego’s

Classic Longboard Surfing Contest! For a day, Mission Beach is transported back to the truly good ol’ days of sand, surf, and sun … when your board was taller than you and weighed up to twenty pounds! Go ahead, you can dredge up the memories of silly surf movies, we won’t tell. Vintage longboard collectors go here …

September 21^st: Hmmmm, since you’re thinking beach blanket bongos, bonfires and Limbo sticks, you’re primed for National Dance Day! According to the quite dry official Congress designation, “Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 21, 2019, as National Dance Day,” you can now dance your heart out—whether it’s a cultural jig or a Rockin’ jive. Bottom line, get movin’!

September 29^th: We were treated to some awesome Full Moon Magic this summer, but September’s Harvest Full Moon is no slouch! The farmer-friendly moon hangs out around sunset longer than other moons, shining enough light for harvests to be worked ahead of early frosts. Also known as Autumn Moon (Cree) and Autumn-apt Falling Leaves Moon (Ojibwe), it should prove to be mesmerizing no matter where you are.

September 29^th-30^th: Vacationing in San Diego? Or a San Diegan looking for a place to find vintage treasures? As the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ website suggests, “Discover farmhouse, handmade, industrial, up-cycled and re-purposed goods from over 130 vendors in 70,000 square feet at The Great Junk Hunt.” Make it a totally fun scavenger hunt! 😊 Need something closer to home wherever you are? Shop in your town …

֎ For 39ers who Follow the Stars 
The first half of this month, Virgo 39ers (08/23-09/22) may be frustrated and sluggish. Are you dragging your heels on something? Take heart, about the time you hand September over to Libra, you’ll feel a little lighter. Your innate ability to sort things out will suit you well. Wear your fave earth tones of brown or green … you’ll begin to feel better.

For you, dear Libra 39ers (09/23-10/22), September is shaping up to be a time for refreshing or make new, personal and business commitments. The Harvest Full Moon guides your steps to making valuable choices for your best interests. Listen to your intuition. Surround yourself with light blues and meditate. You’ll figure it out.

The rest of you 39ers who have Virgo and Libra friends, now is the time to show how much they mean to you. It doesn’t need to be extravagant. It’s the little things that count. If you do decide to go big, the stunning sapphire is September’s official birthstone that works for both. There’s always a “however”: by Zodiac sign, Virgo’s is the beautiful blue sapphire and Libra’s is the elegant opal.

֎ Monthly Song of Note ♪  
When you’re young, the thought of turning 40+ is abhorrent, if thought of at all. So you would think young people writing a song about young people would be upbeat and glowing. The only thing upbeat about our SEPTEMBER Song of Note is its tempo … the lyrics for “Show Biz Kids,” are surprisingly cynical and less than complimentary.

Steely Dan wrote and recorded the song, yet the duo, Walter Becker and Donal Fagen, was still in their twenties. Only mildly successful, it’s seen already sliding down the KPOI/Honolulu chart only reaching #11, and not showing at all on three other September ’73 radio surveys across the country. “Show Biz Kids” gave the impression of a happy song, but with unflattering lyrics about young’uns, were they talking about themselves, or what they saw around them? ♪ … All that money can buy | They got the shapely bods | They got the Steely Dan T-shirt | And for the coup-de-gras | They're outrageous … ♪ (It gets worse.) Sounds like today … MORE tuneful tidbits to manifest your memories of 1973, and keep your young self Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month! 

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude 
On your next 39er UN-birthday, pamper yourself all day. Treat yourself like royalty even if everyone else thinks you’re the court jester ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ SEPTEMBER 2023!
       This one’s for you, kids – Bob, Karen, Jennifer, Thomas, Chad, Scott, and Verne!  

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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 (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!

*Important 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 proficiency 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!

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