39ers Soar Through September
Shhhhhh, don’t tell anyone … but it’s
only three months until Christmas! Argh!
In September, we dutifully succumb
to The Season. Kids of all ages
return to school, starting it off with a flurry. From now through end of the
year, there is a key activity or holiday that punctuates every month. It goes
like this:
September – Major buying month, even if you aren’t of school age, because hey, the sales are great!
And admit it—you’re already subconsciously “checking your list.”
October – Owwwwooooo!
Don’t let the goblins get ya as we gear up for Halloween magic and madness.
November – Be thankful
for everything you have, have had, or will have. Or, just be grateful you made
it to another Thanksgiving
and honor the memories of those you love, who didn’t.
December – Well, we’ve failed
to make this once-reverently festive month “politically correct” so I say, do
what makes you feel good. Whether you’re Christian, on which Christmas is based, or celebrate for other reasons, it should be a Season of charity toward all, as we plunge
head-long into the New Year.
The Season begins
mildly enough with September. Did I say mildly? Ha. I’ve already been accosted
by three September 39ers loudly lamenting
their advancing ages.
First of all, none of them are as old as I am.
So shut up. Secondly, what are we all about here? So, shut up AND remember, you’re only 39 AND HOLDING! Pat yourself on the
back and raise a glass for making it to another year as you peruse the rest of
the month’s fun for ya-all …
39 Years Ago this Month ~ September
1978
Keeping you young, and thinking back
to your youth … as all good things must end, The Carol Burnett Show (CBS 1967–1978) wound up its final (11th) year with a
poignant, yet hilarious-as-always show.
Do you remember Carol Burnett? You’ll
surely recall the family friendly show with regulars, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle
Waggoner, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, and a continuous string of famous irregulars. Are you smiling yet?
If you have never seen her earlier
shows … give yourself a birthday treat and check out a few YouTube offerings.
They may be shows of yesteryear, but their topics are as relevant today as
ever.
In her heyday, Carol (now a vivacious
84) was the queen of slapstick comedy, yet she always brought an element of
humanity to her show, encouraging us to be better people. Want to see for
yourself?
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special will air Sunday, December 3, 2017, at 8 p.m. on CBS. “I’m so glad we had this time together …”
and with a little tug of her left ear, “So
long …”
For 39ers who Follow the Stars …
The Zodiac realm celebrates Virgo’s
perfectionism and Libra’s
gentle sense of balance, both formidable and lovable … fairly parallel to the
Holidays, don’t you think?
Before we charge headfirst into
turkey legs and mistletoe, this month is a great time to reflect on the past
eight months … or the last eight years … or all the Septembers of your life … not
only for our own 39ers, but consider it practice for everyone’s New Year’s
resolutions. This is your last
chance to give the present an overhaul, before it becomes the past, and
portends your future.
Ever wonder why so many September 39ers love blue? With the sapphire as their gemstone, what could be more natural? Although ... "sapphires" do come in other colors. Feel special, September 39ers – make it
a day, weekend, or whole month filled with balloons and Morning Glories.
Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
If someone tells you that you cannot do something and you believe it,
they are right. [So true at any age ...]
~
Carol Burnett; famous funny-woman and entertainer extraordinaire.
(This one’s for you, kids – 39AHC
UN-Birthday 39ers, Scott, Verne, Chad, Thomas, Jennifer, Karen & Barb!)
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