Remember, 39ers, There Are No Limits!
UPDATE 04/20/26: Happy UN-Birthday APRIL 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ FINALLY
posted in full.
As
it’s been for a while, now, this article normally posts in full by the 10th
of the month. Well, here we are … well past that. My apologies but the lapse
was unavoidable. This one-woman show is trying to navigate a recent avalanche
of personal, technical, and other stupid issues and unfortunately, 39AHC got
caught up in the tumble.
BUT
the show must go on! And so it is … hope you’ll feel it’s worth the wait and
though I can’t promise it won’t happen again, I’ll do my level best to make
sure it doesn't.
And now, we return you to your
regularly scheduled program joining the month already in progress … 😊.
At
a certain age, specific to each individual, we realize we’re not invincible,
as I have, recently. That doesn't mean we must live timidly or with fear of the
unknown. Every step we take may be full of uncertainty … if you let it be so.
Change your attitude, to charge full speed ahead, and you will change your
life.
֎ We Celebrate 39ers ~ And More!
39 and Holding Club is dedicated to all those intrepid souls who have
turned 40 years old … and still 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!
APRIL’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. April is all about Springing into
action for all of us, with emphasis for Aries and Taurus.
For all of us: From the Full Moon on April 2nd to the
New Moon on the 17th, April offers more ups than downs. The first
half of April should be (should have been) highlighting teamwork and
partnerships in both personal and professional environments. If a sticky
situation, take it slow and examine the pieces, then look at the whole. If it
didn’t work out the way you’d hoped, use the second half to reflect and revise
your approach. Life isn’t set in stone.
Aries (03/21
– 04/19) is winding (wound) up its stay in the limelight on the 19th,
so hopefully you intuitively found an energetic momentum to help you push
forward on projects with gusto! If not, no worries. That collaboration with
others and flourishing vitality continues to month’s end, albeit a tad slower
and more relaxed. Good time to follow up on progress and make necessary
adjustments.
Taurus
(04/20 – 05/20), m’dear, it’s time to take the bull by the horns and enjoy an
honest introspection of what’s working in your life, and what isn’t! The first
half of April should bring (should have brought) your life into focus. By the latter half,
you’ll be able to determine which commitments to friends and colleagues are
worth continuing. It’s a great time to be mentally creative. You might surprise
yourself.
Shopping
for the perfect April 39er gift? Known for their fiery side, Aries’
April color is of course, red. Keep it in mind as you look for just the right
gift. If you’re thinking gemstones … nothing can beat their diamond birthstone.
Have a Taurus 39er in mind? They’re our sensual, earthy sign, who likely
looks great in shades of green … how could they not? The royal emerald is their
birthstone. Shop accordingly!
♪ APRIL’s Vintage Song of
Note
♪
As I said to welcome you to April, 39ers, “Remember, there are no
limits!” It was inspired by the April 1976 mega-hit by the Eagles, “Take It To
The Limit.” Absolutely. While I loved the song and enjoyed warbling along with
it 50 Years Ago, I had no idea of the tune’s original background …
Written by Randy Meisner, Don Henley and Glenn Frey, Meisner
had this to say in a History of
the Eagles (2013 documentary): "The line 'take it to the limit'
was to keep trying before you reach a point in your life where you feel you've
done everything and seen everything, sort of feeling, you know, part of getting
old. And just to take it to the limit one more time, like every day just keep,
you know, punching away at it ... That was the line, and from there the song
took a different course."
I don’t recall when it was I
finally figured that out about life. It was well after my 40th
birthday. I certainly haven’t “done everything and seen everything,” but the
more we climb hills in life, the more we learn that no matter what comes along,
we have to keep climbing ♪ … So put me on a highway | And
show me a sign | And take it to the limit one more time … ♪ It
was #17 on the WPEZ/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, radio music chart ... with more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the
Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago
this Month.
֎ More APRIL Fun for Everyone
While we’re climbing those hills and surmounting our obstacles, laugh at the
absurdity of it all for National Humor Month! Having a tough time getting in the mood? The Association for Applied and Therapeutic
Humor has all the info you need to crack a smile.
Kicked off April 1st with National Walking Day, Heart.org
hopes you’ll continue this month to Move
More in April! They tell you how, they tell you why, and they remind you, “Even
30 minutes of light activity can reduce the risk of death by 17%.” Good
incentive!
April 2nd: We celebrated the Full Pink Moon on
this day, heralding the arrival of the first spring wildflowers, says Almanac.com. Always full of
meditating power, it’s a good time to create your own blossoming with Full
Moon Magic. It’ll take you all the way through the month.
April 15th: Oh darn! I missed Banana Day! Hopefully, you didn’t,
but I truly wanted to celebrate my fave fruit. And yes, somebody really did
establish this day back in 1996. Like many of the small, off-the-wall
celebratory days, it began as a small neighborhood gathering. We need more of
those. And more banana bread, and banana pudding, and … Check out their link
and scroll down to the pics. Such fun!
April 17th: While the Full Moon is palpably
powerful, the New Moon manifests quiet strength in a monthly New Beginning. Yes,
every month we’re provided an opportunity to begin something new … whether it’s
big and adventurous, serious or silly, or fun and creative, is up to you.
April 19th – 25th: How long
has it been since you visited the library—in person or online? This is National
Library Week! Like most of us, libraries across the country have evolved
and changed to meet more digital needs. However, they’re also still providing a
wonderful walk-in experience. Explore the world in your local library and
celebrate their 2026 “Find Your Joy” theme.
April 22nd: Who better than the Almanac.com to
help us celebrate Earth
Day? They explain what it is, why we honor it and what we can do to enjoy
our day with it! I hijacked a great quote from their site:
The “green things growing” whisper me
Of many an earth-old mystery.
–Eben Eugene Rexford (1848–1916)
April 30th: Take a moment to make the lilt of
poetry brighten your day! Today is Poem in
Your Pocket Day and Poets.org gives you lots of ideas, even if you don’t
have one creative bone in your body … but if you do, jot down a few lines, or find
a few short lines online, or even take a few lines from their site samples,
then …“Print it, fold it (instructions for an origami swan are available
here), or create your own simple format for sharing … even add a line to
your email signature.” Meaningful or playful, make the day special, in a poem.
֎ Aging Tip of
the Month
Drink more water! I just realized that I likely haven’t been paying attention
to my body hydration and ignoring the most basic of warnings—muscle cramps. As
you age, your body may need more—or for some even less—water than you’re used
to. It all depends on your activity level and where your liquids come
from. Water is still best … Lots of help to determine your needs at Mayo
Clinic or ElderCareAlliance.org.
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
At my age, I don’t give excuses for anything. Only very valid reasons
… that's my story an' I'm stickin' to it! ~ L. Rochelle
Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ APRIL 2026 ~ Wherever you go take it to the limit!
This one’s for you, kids – John and
Les!
Celebrate 39
& Holding Day
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 &
Holding Gifts!
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!
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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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