39ers Aging with ATTitude 😎 November 2026

I’m Grateful For You Just the Way You Are!

Update ~ 11/14/26 ~ Finally: Seriously, you don’t have to be a star … Happy UN-Birthday November 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪

Hope your November is getting off to a cheerful and fun month. It’s a popular month for a Gratitude attitude, especially since November is officially National Gratitude Month. And this article is finally complete!

Of course, we’re celebrating Scorpio and Sagittarius 39ers who ushered in festive Halloween spirits to bring miracles into the Holiday Season. So let’s get to it! 

֎ We Celebrate 39ers 
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!  

NOVEMBER’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:

Early November finds us all following the Scorpio New Moon (9^th) into the month, chasing a previously unnoticed detail we need to address before we can move forward. Yes, 39ers, I know we were searching for new paths last month, but a little more introspection should root it out. It won’t be an aha! moment, rather a gradual realization. From there, take time to share your ideas with restrained enthusiasm, lest you miss something. As a growth month, Scorp and Sag, the Full Moon (24^th) may offer further perspectives to get us on the right track and enter into a joyous Holiday spirit! 

Do you know, Scorpio (10/23 – 11/21), there are three sides to the enlightened Scorpio 39er, represented by three different symbols? You are the only sun sign with three powerful phases, adding more mystery to your already enigmatic personality.
       Yes, our Zodiac sign is the reactive Scorpion, but as we grow in mind and body, we can develop through the informed Eagle and further, into your inherent transformation of the golden Phoenix. Think about the strengths and nature of each symbol and how you can apply them to your life.
       It’s a glorious journey, IF you are aware you have that personal potential. This month is obviously perfect for tapping into your ability to evolve, with the intensity of the 9^th’s New Moon. Look for those interests and people that support your joy in giving. It can give you a gentle push with new possibilities and opportunities to follow the Full Moon’s passion into the Holiday Season.  

Well, dear Sagittarius (11/22 – 12/21), don’t be intimidated by following the dynamic Scorpio … you are every bit as lively! You are the sign of growth and opportunity, so rev up your engines, it’s gonna be a wild ride … you may get antsy to make changes, though your schedule threatens to hem you in. As with Scorpio, the New Moon is highly effective in unveiling opportunities; and mid-month your natural urge to escape may turn to learning and exploring in many different directions. By the Gemini Full Moon (24^th) discovering new aspects to an important business or personal relationship are entirely possible.
       The changes inspired by a look at innovative directions could give way to a creativity you didn’t know you have. By month’s end, give yourself time to enjoy the warmth and peace of the Season and don’t be surprised if you ride into December on a whole new attitude that could usher in a surprising New Year.  

♪ November Vintage Song of Note ♪  

Showing your Gratitude attitude this month, 39ers, doesn’t mean just saying thank you. Sometimes it takes putting your heart in your hand and holding it out, to let your loved ones know they’re appreciated. This month’s vintage Song of Note does just that. Written by popular Motown songwriters, James Dean and John Glover, “You Don’t Have to be a Star (To Be in My Show)“ was made a hit by former members of The 5^th Dimension, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis.
       It began its rise up the KHJ-93/Los Angeles, California, Top Thirty, at #26, November 2, 1976. By the following year, we found it winning McCoo and Davis a Grammy in the Best R&B Performance category and certified gold. Married since 1969, the couple celebrated their 50^th anniversary in 2019 and both in their 80s, still making music.
       “You Don’t Have to be a Star” holds a simple message of Gratitude and acceptance with a great beat …  ♪ … To me you're worth, girl, what you have within | Oh honey, boy, I don't need no superstar | 'Cause I'll accept you as you are … ♪ Enjoy more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More NOVEMBER Fun for Everyone   
Of course, it’s National Gratitude Month! With Thanksgiving on the 26^th, thoughts of our Gratitude attitude are never far from mind. Though the sponsoring link is from a 2015 news release for the month designation, we don’t need much to remind us of all we have to be thankful for … even it it’s for the simplest of life’s essentials.
       It also coordinates well with Family Stories Month. After all, we’re either with our families and friends, or thinking of them … why not share a few stories you have tucked into your memories from over the years? Just bringing them to mind could make you feel comforted, if you’re alone on this Holiday. The sponsor link has apparently been lost, but the one I supplied is for our very own page of info and how-to inspiration to write your Living Legacy. It’s never too soon or too late, to preserve your remarkable history—oh, don’t think your life is/was remarkable? Oh, but it is … it’s your one-of-a-kind life.  

Monday ~ November 9^th: As we phased out Daylight Savings Time at the beginning of the month, the year begins to wind down and Holiday plans ramp up. The New Moon has stepped in to guide you with a little extra umph. Your New Moon Musings intensify and influence your urge for a New Beginning. Don’t be afraid … go forth with confidence.  

Saturday ~ November 14^th: Do you have a Teddy Bear or any other cute, stuffed cuddly animal? No, I’m not talking to five-year-olds. I know you’re a 39er … so am I, but I still have a couple of special, adorable stuffed puppies. They’re great for tough days. Why did I ask? Today is National American Teddy Bear Day! Have you hugged your Teddy today? 
       Oh, sure, there are “stuffed bears” hundreds of years old, but the American Teddy Bear has a sweet story to go with its beloved bear. Created to tease and honor President Theodore Roosevelt, in 1902, it represents an act of kindness, a cute cartoon and the Ideal Toy Company, all of which gained worldwide popularity. Enjoy the read … (The image is a replica of the original 1902 Teddy Bear.)

November 16^th – 20^th (3rd week): Whether you’re an armchair traveler or worldwide explorer, you’ll appreciate this week’s, Geography Awareness Week. Especially in view of global politics and immigration, curiosity to learn about our world of widely different landscapes, people, places, and environments is at an all-time high. This year’s theme is Mapping the Future. Take a look at what you can study and explore from the comfort of home.  

Friday ~ November 20^th: Oh, yum! Two of my favorite tastes wrapped up in one scrumptious bite! It is, indeed National Peanut Butter Fudge Day! The sponsor link is a little disappointing, as it says nothing about this special day, yet they apparently created it. I could not even find a recipe on their considerable website dedicated to peanuts. Fear not. I went to my old recipe standby, All Recipes, for a super-easy and tasty peanut butter fudge.  

November 24^th: Have you been waiting for the magic of the Holiday Season to hit you? Today is a great day to start, with Full Moon Magic and power of the Full Beaver Moon. This month’s supermoon will be big and bright, the first of three supermoons that will close out 2026. Dedicated to the busy beaver, the history of this moon recalls the halcyon days of beaver fur trading. Today, it calls for prepping for winter. With meditation, you can do that physically and mentally.  

November 24^th: What the heck is Brownielocks Day? There are many calendar sites we can draw from for posting “special days,” but one of my funnest go-to sites is Brownielocks. It has way more personality than the other “slick” sites and its owner has established her own special day! Read the playful history and enjoy roaming … 

November 26^th: Is there a more warm and fuzzy time of the year than Thanksgiving Day? It hails the Holiday Season when attention turns from the hustle and bustle of work, play, veg, to family, food and gifts. Get in the spirit of the Holidays and give yourself a gift this year …  

November 27^th: … A day with the family and a tape or video recorder, on National Day of Listening. The official link goes to the Wiki story of how this day came to be. The real backbone is a link to The Story Corps that urges you to “listen, honor, share” with your loved ones. Really listening to someone takes your whole form of concentration—not a cursory conversation while you’re playing a game. Enjoy what you learn! 

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
By the time you’re 39 and Holding a few times, you’ve finally begun to find yourself … and start losing your car keys, the TV remote, your reading glasses … ~ L. Rochelle  

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ NOVEMBER 2026 ~ Giving gratitude to the Season!
       This one’s for you, kids – JV, Jackie and Yours Truly!  

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ NOVEMBER 2026 ~ Giving gratitude to the Season!

Celebrate 39 & Holding Day  
Chat on X/Twitter: @39HoldingClub

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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!

*Important Message: Any data, links, or opinions on 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. All links have been vetted, but as always, please use information, links, or my skewed opinions at your own risk.
            RE: AI – The Blast from Your Past site has never and will never (knowingly) be written or assisted, by Artificial Intelligence. It’s just stupid ol’ “I” and I enjoy writing these articles. They soothe my soul. So why would I hand that indulgence over 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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39ers Aging with ATTitude 😎 October 2026

October Brings Out the Magic in Us All   

Updated 10/21/26: Happy UN-Birthday OCTOBER 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ And I’m going to use the same line I used in my Blast From Your Past article … NEVER have I EVER been this late with the 39AHC article. I’d apologize, but the Universe kept throwing high-priority hurricanes in my way. Not much I could do but ride the waves. Hopefully, all is resolved and finally, below, you will find the finished October fun-filled article!  

October and Halloween come together for one of my fave months. The history of Halloween is fascinating, swinging from spooky fun to mystical mayhem. Not stopping there, it also hints of the macabre with a healthy dose of spiritualism, tinged with religious origins. And the month gets us in the mood for the Holiday Season. Are you ready? 

As usual, 39AHC holds sage Zodiac notes for us all, as we work our way down to a magical Song of Note, and beyond.  

֎ 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!  

OCTOBER’s 39er St¶rs of the Sky  
We always begin with a mini-horoscope for all. No matter our age, a little perceived help never hurts. It’s followed by a few words of encouragement for October’s featured Sun Signs, as we UNwrap another UN-Birthday month. Here we go …   

For all of us: It seems this October, fittingly, we’re investigating specters of the past … our own. It finds us questioning Life in a whole new way and utilizing the New Moon (October 10^th) as a guiding force. We may not have noticed previously, but we’ve been slowly changing our core values and by the 15^th we’ll feel the differences taking place. What happens next?
      We each progress in our own time, but ask your Inner Self: Have you been ignoring yourself in a quest to help others? Has confidence diminished in your decisions and halted your progress? Around October 23^rd your ability to trust your senses and your innate belief in who you are, will return. Don’t question your instincts. Take it slowly and you’ll likely be back on track before the Holidays kick in. 

Librans (09/23 – 10/22) may be feeling their oats as we used to say, ready to charge forward … but in what direction? If you’re questioning your wants, needs and desires, you may be overthinking it. Perhaps the old KISS adage (no, not the band)—Keep It Simple Silly (I don’t like calling people Stupid, so I use Silly)—is the best way to move forward for fulfillment. One change at a time.
       The New Moon helps you find a streamlined path. Like many of us, by the 23^rd, some Libra folks may realize that what matters most to you at this point in life, shines the way for one solid direction. The final week of October offers a great opportunity to share your new-found Inner Self with others. 

If your birthday is not in the Scorpio sun sign (10/23 – 11/21), you may often look into their enigmatic eyes and wonder what in the world are they thinking? Hint: Sometimes, they don’t understand themselves, either. In October, Scorpios could feel unsettled without knowing why. Early in the month, you Scorps resonate with a need for soul-searching to identify what’s causing your inner unrest and desire to change … something, without knowing what. Your analytical skills work just as well on yourself as it does others. Give it a try!
       Review a trait that no longer serves your personal identity or an environment that doesn’t reflect your inner peace. Meditate on the 26^th’s Full Hunter’s Moon to give yourself even more clarity. You’ll wrap up the month knowing yourself better than you have for quite some time.

Looking for something bright and shiny to give a Libran or Scorpion for their 39er UN-birthday? Of course, birthstones are popular gifts in an array of wearables from jewelry to bejeweled clothing or accessories. Perhaps create a gift with the history and myths of Libra or Scorpio gemstones.
       Though Libra’s sign is most associated with the sea-blue Sapphire of September’s birthstone, some Librans are born in October, so they often opt for this month’s Tourmaline or Opal. Likewise, Scorpio folks are most known for their November Topaz or Citrine birthstone, but they, too, may choose one of October’s gemstones.
       So why choose a month over Zodiac birthstone or vice versa? Personal preference. The month birthstones symbolize tradition, recognized by the standard jewelers’ industry, and keeps it simple. The Zodiac birthstone list is older and generally for those who follow the Sun Signs, attaching ancient history and/or personal astrological meaning to them.  

♪ OCTOBER Vintage Song of Note ♪  
Though Blast From Your Past’s October Featured Radio Survey doesn’t reflect Halloween, the month’s crowning holiday, it does hold two apt tunes, one of which is here, the other at BFYP. They’re both a little Magic with a Devilish smile. 
       For 39ers, we’re all about the Magic of the month, in Heart’s “Magic Man” that once captivated Radio listeners. Many who remember the allure of a powerful and enchanting love, or young’uns embroiled in just such a bewitching bond, will recognize the overpowering feeling of Magic. 
       By month’s end, it was the featured tune in WPEZ/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s, survey, with printed lyrics, and sitting at #7 on the chart list.
       The song laments the seduction of a young girl, putting her mother in distress. Ann Wilson of Heart, finally admitted years later, the much older Magic Man of her life had been her band manager, Michael Fisher, and the lyrics were based on their early magnetic romance … ♪ … You don't have to love me yet | Let's get high awhile | But try to understand | Try to understand | I'm a magic man … ♪    

What is BFYP’s source of musical sorcery this month? Coming in at #5 on the WPEZ chart, the perfect Halloween mystical tune with a twist, is Cliff Richard’s “Devil Woman.” Read why a key element of the story will remain a mystery … ♪ … Crystal ball on the table | Showing the future, the past | Same cat with them evil eyes | And I knew it was a spell she cast … ♪  
       Keep on Rockin’ with more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!    

֎ More OCTOBER Fun for Everyone   
So, 39ers, do you still follow the color trends of the year? Ready or not, 2027 is just around the corner and Benjamin Moore has announced their home and decorating Color of the Year—Webster Green—which pairs nicely with Pantone fashion colors—Antique White and Waterfall Green. Tradition meets personality in beauty and balance for you and your environment.

I see these colors as a reminder that sometimes, going about our busy days doing for others, we forget to include our own comfort and needs. Remember, 39ers, “Live for today … one day at a time,” is more than a 39AHC cliché. And it isn’t being selfish. It’s living with your heart and conscience so you can share it with others.

What else is October known for? If you live in a squirrely neighborhood—and I mean that literally—you may already know, October is Squirrel Awareness and Appreciation Month! Their personalities are quirky and cute which lead Chicago resident, Greg Bassett, to establish the Squirrel Lover’s Club in 1995. Click the link to learn more. 

But the real star of October features, is Black Cat Awareness Month! Even if you’re not a cat lover, ya gotta admit, there’s something regal, spooky and mysterious about the sleek black feline. Apparently at one time, black cats and tuxedo cats (black-and-white) were the most difficult to place in good homes. That may not be the case now, but if you’re a cat lover, check out the sponsoring site. Enjoy!  

October 10^th: As we slip-slide into the Holiday Season, use your New Moon Musings to celebrate your New Beginning possibilities. Whether it’s for a month or thoughts for the New Year, the New Moon can boost a fresh start to maximize your options and its power radiates through the month.

October 26^th: It’s time to take a peek back at long ago traditions when a rising Full Moon allowed hunters more light to track their game that provided food for the long winter. The Full Hunter Moon was also referred to as Falling Leaves Moon by the Anishinaabe and known as Freezing Moon to the Ojibwe, as we head into the frosty season. 
       Although we celebrate this month’s Full Moon rising on the 26^th, it truly rises full and beautiful on late evening of the 25^th, into the wee hours of the morning. Of course, we enjoy its splendid power for basically three days before and after, but the day of, is its most intense.

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
Does Halloween scare you, make you smile, or inspire a prayer? With or without candy, 39ers know it can do all that and more.  ~ L. Rochelle  

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ OCTOBER 2026 ~ Halloween lifts the veil on our Holiday Season!
       This one’s for you, kids – Ron, Cheryl, Kim, Tammy, Jeanne, Lin and Terry!  

 Winsome Witch of the West  
Celebrate 39 & Holding Day  
Chat on X/Twitter: @39HoldingClub

 

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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!

*Important Message: Any data, links, or opinions on 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. All links have been vetted, but as always, please use information, links, or my skewed opinions at your own risk.
            RE: AI – The 39 And Holding Club site has never and will never (knowingly) be written or assisted, by Artificial Intelligence. It’s just stupid ol’ “I” and I enjoy writing these articles. They soothe my soul. So why would I hand that indulgence over 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--copy/paste to email, remove spaces: LinDee @ 39AndHoldingClub.com and tell us how you really feel about your age and aging. Keep the stories coming!

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