A Time for Love’s Delight & Oh What a Night!
Happy UN-Birthday February 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ By now, we know Love comes in many shapes, sizes and moods. Whether your loves include mates, family or friends, our heart knows when it’s time to celebrate. As a long-ago movie once touted, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Well, at least, not loud enough for anyone to hear you!
֎ 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!
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: The first week of February we should have already established our mood for the month with a mix of practicality and whimsy. This will augment our relationships and let us go-with-the-flow until mid-month. Then it’s time to make note of our inspirations and see where they fit into our tasks and commitments. By the 17th’s New Moon, you may have more ideas than you can count! Give them structure and discipline to make them work. “While you look forward to tomorrow, don’t forget to live in the moment.” (LR)
Are you feeling charmed, dear Pisces (02/19-03/20)? You should! Or at least feeling the power of the 1st’s Full Moon until Valentine’s Day. Your natural abilities dominate February, boosted to reflect your goals. With the powerful New Moon on the 17th, you may be able to straighten out any wrinkles in upcoming plans if you include others’ feedback. Further realization is possible if you take the time to simply “be.”
♪ February Vintage Song of
Note
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♪ … Oh, what a night | Hypnotizing, mesmerizin' me | She was everything I dreamed she'd be | Sweet surrender, what a night … ♪ It just so happened for the Four Seasons, to be a sweetheart night in December 1963! And Love for one magic night is still Love … or at very least, a bittersweet revelation.
The hit song for February 1976 was just getting started up the charts, with WTAC listeners placing it by Valentine’s Day at #23 on their Flint, Michigan, survey. Four Seasons’ keyboardist, Bob Gaudio, originally started the tune with an even more nostalgic year of 1933, though he hadn’t even been alive then. The other band members reportedly weren’t thrilled with his lyrics, so he collaborated with future wife, Judy Parker and she wrote the final version. Whatever night you recall with it, “December 1963” ♪ … ended much too soon … ♪ Feel the love ... with more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!
֎ More February Fun for
Everyone
Oh,
sure, this is the Love Month with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, but
there’s more to February than just a pretty heart … for 39er creative
types, it’s also National
Embroidery Month! Although the sponsor site hasn’t been updated since 2018,
let’s be real—embroidery is one of the oldest forms of textile artistry—updating
it has been happening for centuries! New to the art? Don’t be shy, it’s easy to
learn and fun!
We also pay tribute to the
inspiration for the 39 and Holding Club, comedian and all-around
entertainer, Mr. Jack Benny (born on Valentine’s Day!) Feel the Love …
February 1st: Regardless of the Full Moon’s date of appearance, its power is felt not only three days before and after, but often throughout the month. With the February Full Snow Moon on the 1st and the month being short in days, you can bet the full moon’s effect is leaving a lasting impression on 39ers. The Old Farmers’ Almanac explained this month’s moon name, “On average, February is the United States’ snowiest month …” Simple, straightforward, and likely not to get an argument from the Eastern states. Meditate with the moon in mind, and it’ll be Spring before you know it.
February 11th: “In recognition of the enormous contribution inventors make to the nation and the world, Congress … has designated 11 February, the anniversary of the birth of the inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who held over 1,000 patents, as National Inventors' Day.” And those of us who think we are intelligent, let us be humbled.
February 12th: Time for a day in nature as
we celebrate Paul Bunyan Day! More than one sponsor claims this day for the
rugged lumberjack, making him just as popular as ever. Yes, he was a real
person, born on this day 1834, in Bangor, Maine—or at least that’s what RoadsideAmerica.com claims
in a brief blurb in their Bangor travel site. And once the logging capital of
the world, Bangor itself, is immensely proud of the 31-foot, 3,700 pound statue
of the enduring folk hero.
On their site, though, you must
click through eight photos, each with a short paragraph of history, to get the full
story—and still there is no real answer—was he real? Unless, of course, you
click here. Want to get in on the fun? Brownielocks.com
is not only a calendar of special days, but for this day, sells fun t-shirts
and offers their take on the big guy’s origin.
February 14th: Do you wear your heart on your sleeve when looking for a new Love? Kinda messy, don’t ya think? Not only for current couples, but also for those looking for Love, just pin a heart to your shirt, sip a sweet, red cocktail and enjoy Valentine’s Day!
February 17th: It’s that time … take the power you’ve saved from the 1st’s Full Snow Moon and combine it with tonight’s New Moon for a boost to the rest of February. New Moons are all about new beginnings. Look ahead this month with determination and the wisdom of a 39er—you won’t be disappointed.
February 27th: Looking back is not only fun, but sometimes a necessary reverie to appreciate today. So let’s enjoy National Retro Day! According to the sponsor’s Facebook page, it doesn’t matter what generation you’re in … or which decade or two from which your fondest reminiscences burst forth. Play the music, remember your dance moves and wrap yourself in memories!
֎ Aging Tip of
the Month
Life
gets trickier as we age. While 39AHC tries to be interesting to everyone
39+, I’m on the higher end of the spectrum and am seeing the effects of low
income and the complexity of healthy aging. My best advice: use your resources …
there are reputable insurance companies that offer over-the-counter medications
assistance, as well as standard prescription options. And look to your
county low-income assistance programs.
But bottom line, as the University
of Chicago Medicine advises, “When it comes to aging, attitude is
everything.”
The heart wants what it wants. Ah, but the catch, is it doesn’t always know what it wants … ~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ February 2026 ~ Love is Ageless!
This one’s for you, kids – Sharon,
Rochelle and David!
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 & Holding Gifts!
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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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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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