Time For 39ers To Get The Giggles!
Happy UN-Birthday MAY 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ As a gentle reminder, while I’d love to post this article sooner, rather than later, you know that doesn’t happen often. It’s generally available between the 5th and 10th of the month, with grins an’ giggles and often, a few serious words for thoughtful contemplation on life … And here it is!
By this age, we’ve had at least a few experiences that stop us in our tracks. Some are good, some not so much, but whatever emotion they evoke makes you rethink your life path, or at least consider a short detour.
If you have a friend or loved one you think of in those terms, you may understand the next paragraph’s content. If spiritualism is not part of your life, that’s OK too! In which case, you might just scroll ahead and enjoy the 39 and Holding MAY issue’s wit and wisdom! Life is what you make of it—enjoying it is the key.
Marilyn: There are some people in our lives to whom we don’t need to speak every day, or every month. She was a spiritual woman, as am I, which is one of the aspects we shared that defined our friendship, as well as Rock & Roll music and nature. Our bond was just always there. In truth, it is still not “gone.” Our friendship bond is on every spiritual level. Marilyn, the woman, is no longer here for marathon phone calls about the other world, or spirited political debates. But it’s a comfort to know, Marilyn, the Spirit, will always be with me. And as a spirited 39er, she loved a good giggle. Food for thought, as she ended her emails: Peace, Love & Happiness …
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: If you’re looking for a quick-paced month, this ain’t it. And for most of us, that isn’t a bad thing. Take the month to breathe deep and slow your pace before we move into a busy summer. It will help you re-focus your priorities with the power of the Full Flower Moon behind you, to simply enjoy the month before you pick up the pace again. With small, but steady changes, by the rise of May 31st’s Blue Moon, you’ll be surprised at how much you’ve accomplished. You should also have a better perspective as your plans come together.
So what’s up for Taurus 39ers (04/20-05/20) in May? There’s big hype as Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius early in the month in which you and three other Sun Signs feel its full effects. For the most part, it’s a planetary boon, giving you incredible visibility into your future. However, you’ll navigate it at a leisurely pace, allowing you to regenerate along the way. As with all of us, the May 31st Blue Moon will unveil your plans with clarity.
Even the title of our MAY 1976, vintage Song of Note, makes me smile, or should I say … “It Makes Me Giggle.” John Denver was so excited to be a father of his two adopted kids that he just had to write a song for them. Although not a big hit in some locales, it hit pockets of the country, like Denver, Colorado, for a run up the charts. In a link below about the song, it states “Giggle” was a commercial success. However, I couldn’t find evidence of that on numerous Radio charts I reviewed.
The endearing tune only climbed to #26 before falling off the KTLK/Denver chart altogether. But with tunes like this one and its old-timey charm, Denver crossed over between Country, Soft Rock, Folk Rock, and the Blues so often, we lost track of what he originally started with! No matter—this song—
an ode to his children—is just pure joy.
♪ … It makes me giggle, it makes me giggle, just singing these love songs for you | It makes me giggle, sometimes I wiggle, there ain't nothing that I'd rather do … ♪ And ... more tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!
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More MAY Fun
for Everyone
Are May’s blossoming flowers and mild
weather beckoning you outside? Whether ambulatory or stationary, the experts
say biking is good for your body, brain and overall enjoyment. How? Check it
out, 39ers … it’s National
Bike Month.
And while whoever once cared
enough to create Older Americans Month, apparently abandoned its
sponsorship, you know you can always come to 39 and Holding Club for your 39er
wit and wisdom this month and every month!
Fun and funny to start the month:
Old people shouldn’t eat health foods. They need all the preservatives they can get. ~ Robert Orben, comedy writer; speech writer for Gerald R. Ford
Why did the old lady put wheels on her rocking chair? She wanted to Rock and Roll! ~ Anonymous
May 1st: Happy May Day and Happy 1st Full Moon of TWO this month! Yep, it’s a Blue Moon month, making May an especially potent time to meditate, pray, sit quietly, reminisce, or do whatever refreshes your soul and stimulates your inner energy. As the Full Flower Moon, the appearance of blossoms in abundance after a long winter, inspired the name for the May moon, a term used by Algonquin and Ojibwe people. And we’re treated to more Full Moon Magic with May 31st’s Full Blue Micromoon! Cool.
Want to know a little more about our oceans? Here, you’ll find secrets and mysteries of our ocean depths. Enjoy!
May 10th: Of course, it’s Mother’s Day! The question is, what does that mean to you? Mothers come in all ages, all sizes and all sorts of love, here and above. I no longer have my mom to hug, but I often look skyward and say, “Yes, mom, you were right!” And I am a mom. “Someday” perhaps my children will do the same. 😊 Whatever your momhood feels like … even if it’s for yourself, or your beloved canine or feline … enjoy the day!
May 16th: If you’re using the double May Full Moons to your advantage, you know that this month’s New Moon Musings will provide an extra boost to whatever new beginnings may be waiting for your attention. Concentrate on your options and gravitate toward the one that stirs your soul.
But everyone seemed to want a three-day holiday, so it was officially established on the final Monday in May, regardless of date. 2026—today’s the day! As the NPS says, “This holiday has certainly evolved. It became more of a hybrid both before and since 1971. It can be both solemn and joyous, both formal and casual.”
Honestly, we don’t give it the observance it deserves. So please, do enjoy your weekend, but come today at 3:00p, take just one minute to honor all of the fallen soldiers from all of our national wars, and thank them for the future they gave us to celebrate today.
May 26th: Betcha didn’t know today is National Paper Airplane Day*. Unfortunately, the official sponsor site is *NOT secure, so I checked out a couple more just for fun which you can visit worry-free! Let’s face it, what else can you enjoy with your Inner Child—or your grandchildren—that costs nothing but a few sheets of scrap or ready-for-recycle paper?!
May 27th: “Move a Little … Live a Lot!” So true! Brought to you by National Senior Health & Fitness Day … or rather days. This is their Spring event, with another Fall event in October. According to their site, “The event’s goal: To help keep older Americans healthy, fit, and safe, and to showcase what local groups are doing in their communities to promote senior health and wellness.” Events, like exercise fitness, health presentations and screenings, and mini-health fairs, are held in many cities, nationwide. Visit their site for information on the one nearest to you.
May 30th: Ever wonder if your artistic pursuits are worth pursuing, or want to develop your personal stories to go further than your desk drawer? Today is National Creativity Day and this site has all the creative writing tips you need. Noted author, Kurt Vonnegut advised: "The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake."
May 31st: Squawk! It’s World Parrot Day! Whether you’ve ever owned a parrot, or had contact with them other than a zoo or sanctuary, you know how intelligent, humorous and chatty they can be. However, one in three global species is threatened by extinction. If you want to help or just learn more about these congenial creatures, enjoy your sponsor site visit.
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No matter how much you plan for tomorrow, it’s only today that truly counts. ~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ MAY 2026 ~ A
Giggle A Day Keeps the Blues Away!
This one’s for you, kids – Susie
and Pauline!
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 & Holding Gifts!
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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 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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