39ers Aging with ATTitude September 2025

A 39er September to Remember ~ Dance With Me!

Final Update 09/12/25: Happy UN-Birthday September 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ When you’re a 39er who wakes up every day ready to face whatever it brings, you’ve already won half the battle. Oh, I didn’t say it is always easy, but ATTitude is everything. I hope you’ll join me this month in celebrating a Fun Fall Ya’ll!

 I’ve decided to designate each season (whether we have the matching weather or not) with catchy, lighthearted phrases, to inspire and promote. (The seasonal titles will loosely follow the solstices in whichever month they occur).

We already began seasonal signage with this year’s Endless Summer, as declared by my surfing gnome door décor. (Of course, memories of the same-named vintage surf movie didn’t hurt either.)

Now, we slide into a Fun Fall Ya-all, followed by Whimsical Winter and finally, bounce into A Spring Thing. (All are subject to change, but these are my initial thoughts.) Are ya ready? Let’s conjure the Fall’s cool air as we slide into …

֎ Celebrating SEPTEMBER 39ers ~ And More! 

I know I’m corny, but you love it, right? If you don’t, you’re reading the wrong article … but if you stay, you just might find you like it. Speaking of corny … September brings us the Full Corn Moon! Sorry, couldn’t help m’self. 😊 Along with the Full Corn Moon we celebrate National Honey Month, and National Sewing Month. But first, dance with me in celestial fun … life’s too short not to dance …

Well, that is, when your body is cooperating. Unfortunately, I still labored this Labor Day with the aftereffects of the Summer broken toe. Thanks for understanding the late posts! So finally, let’s start looking up to …

SEPTEMBER 39er Stars of the Sky  
As usual, we feature a mini-horoscope for all, with a few more details for our 39er UN-birthday friends, after which we have loads of fun for everyone. Enjoy!

For all of us: As the skies finish with their Summer karmic fun, we’ll still feel its effects moving through September, its intensity giving our basic instincts and intuition steady focus. A little love spark or even a charitable action may slip into your daily routine. By month’s end, if you let your instincts take over, a rewarding new project could be just what you’ve been seeking.
       The Summer wind-up for Virgo (08/23-09/22) will manifest itself forcefully. You need to determine which relationship needs a major overhaul—business or personal. Your commitment is the key. Give yourself some introspective time to consider your needs and options—then act with confidence that you’re going in the right direction. 

On the other hand, m’dear Librans (09/23-10/22) … you’re working too hard! You don’t need just introspection, you need to stop and listen to the Universe about your health. Your energy drain of late isn’t only physical, however. It’s truly time to do a full, personal assessment and overhaul. Find some quiet time

and look within—what can you do to fix your physical and emotional well-being? You can do it.
       If you’re gifting a Virgo or Libra pal, September’s gorgeous sapphire symbolizes wisdom, loyalty and protection. Especially fitting for both of them this month. The stalwart aster and sweet morning glory are September’s birth flowers.

♪ September Vintage Song of Note ♪  
I want to take you light-heartedly into Fall …kick your feet up through falling leaves, and “Dance With Me”! Our September Song of Note was a Top 40 hit for the band, Orleans, which was probably as much a surprise to them as anyone. In fact, it nearly didn’t get written! 

       Married band members (at the time), John and Johanna Hall, created the up-tempo tune with John writing the melody first. Johanna, no slouch with words as a former journalist, made the easy transition to lyricist, and she suggested the title “Dance With Me” to John. He was less than impressed.
       It wasn’t until Johnanna had a lyric inspiration while they were on a drive one day that she won him over … "Pick the beat up and kick your feet up" caught his attention. This month 1975, “Dance With Me” jumped all the way to #22 in its first appearance on KERN/Bakersfield, California’s, Radio chart. But that isn’t the most astonishing element to this story.
       In 1977 John Hall began moving away from the stage of music to become a proponent of environmental issues that lead him to the U.S. House of Representatives as a New York Democratic Senator (2007-2011). Did he give up on music? Don’t be silly …
       Rumor has it, Orleans is still active in a current iteration, but I really had to dig to find a viable contact site. So, m’dear 39ers ♪ … Dance with me | I want to be your partner | Can't you see the music is just starting | Night is calling, and I am falling | Dance with me … ♪  ... More tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More SEPTEMBER Fun for Everyone 

Are you a honey-lover? Oh, don’t go getting all weird on me. I simply mean September is National Honey Month! If you’ve never really gotten into honey as a food specialty, perhaps it’s because you don’t know much about the miracle ingredient it is!
       Link sponsor, National Honey Board, is predominantly for beekeeping knowledge and experts. However, it also educates the rest of us in its benefits at every age … especially 39ers. As they say, “Honey is a one-ingredient recipe made by bees, flowers and mother nature herself.”

If you’re looking for something to celebrate that reflects your more animalistic side, you might want to check out National Save A Tiger Month. Two different sponsors reflect our interest and need to preserve these impressive beasts. So, 39ers, are you a pussycat on the inside, but a tiger on the outside? Or vice versa?

       One sponsor doesn’t just focus on tigers, though they surely like to protect them, along with other big cats. The other is also diverse, with emphasis on world wildlife in general and tigers a specialty. Both offer options for you to participate in their world-worthy efforts. In the meantime, enjoy learning about this most magnificent wild creature, the tiger. Pretty kitty …

Stitchery, crochet, knitting, clothes design … what do they have in common? It’s National Sewing Month! The sponsor site hasn’t been updated since 2021 but still has some good info. Below is a more current link offering free sewing classes at varying levels. With prices so high on everything, is it time to drag grandma’s old sewing machine out of the closet? Oh, and I’m not saying this just for women—sewing is not gender-specific—I’ve seen guys enjoy sewing too. It’s a great way to save dollars on everything from clothes to Holiday gifts, to home decorating, and to soothe the savage soul with creativity.

Sunday ~ September 7^th: Have you been hankerin’ for a big, luscious, roasted ear of corn? No wonder! This month we enjoyed (yes, sadly, past-tense, as this was posted late) the Full Moon Magic of a Full Corn Moon. Early natives and settlers harvested their corn this time of year, just in time, before the frost set in. We can learn from that to clear our minds before the Winter doldrums take over. Feeling amorous? ‘Tis also mating season for some animals. Think moose, elk, and deer.  

September 18^th-21^st: There’s a 37^th annual Hummingbird Celebration happening in Rockport-Fulton, Texas, this weekend to welcome the Fall migration of these darlings of the home garden. Their site welcomes you, and during the festivities they “… offer speaker programs, shopping, birding trips, hummer home bus tours and much more.”
       If you can’t make it, I found a great interactive link where you can learn more about hummers and tune in on YouTube for a live cam of the colorful little guys. As they state, “…the skies over every U.S. state and Canadian province become a nectar-fueled highway for tiny bejeweled avians” this time of year.

Sunday ~ September 21st & 22^nd: Are you ready for a powerful New Moon? Generally this is the time when we set our minds to new projects and innovative ideas. Making it more intense on the 22^nd is the Autumn Equinox, hard on the New Moon’s heels. What does “equinox” mean? It’s derived from the latin aequus, meaning equal, and nox, for night. On the equinox, day and night are roughly equal in length, with days getting shorter until December 21^st. Take advantage now and in your New Moon Musings create new ways to move yourself through Fall’s shorter days.   

Wednesday ~ September 24^th: Do you know where the exclamation point goes? At the end of Punctuation Day! It’s a real, celebrated day, according to its sponsor, Wikipedia. Ok. Well, while we’re at it, I’ll share a great suggestion by Senior Living Media, “Make it a day where the only controversies are whether to use one space or two after a period and yay or nay to the Oxford Comma!” Here! Here!

Friday ~ September 26^th: Although National Bakery Day is mostly for indie bakeries to flaunt their goodies, it’s a perfect day for the rest of us to play hooky and bake up a storm for the weekend! Who knows, if you’re a serious baker looking to forge a new career, you could become a new member of the Retail Bakers of America. In the meantime, I’ll take a half-dozen apple turnovers. Yum …

Friday ~ September 26^th: Speaking of apples … It’s also Johnny Appleseed Day according to Wiki. Who was this guy who now has a street named after him in Leominster (once, Province of Massachusetts Bay), Massachusetts? Born John Chapman (1774-1845), he did, indeed, become a master nurseryman, conservationist, missionary, spreading his faith, knowledge and love for apple trees across Colonial America. It’s an interesting story—take a look, then let’s celebrate and bake an apple pie! 

Saturday ~ September 27^th: This last Saturday of the month, look up into the night sky and enjoy Fall Astronomy Day. It isn’t supported by an official sponsor, but I found a one-page information site by the Astronomical League, “… a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population – ‘Bringing Astronomy to the People.’” Cool. For more information however, the Farmers’ Almanac suggests ways to celebrate and a guide to visible planets.  

Tuesday ~ September 30^th:  Do you know it’s Save the Koala Day? Have you hugged your Koala today? Not a real one, silly. They’re saving them at the sponsor site in Australia and have been promoting Koalas all month. You can adopt a Koala and donate to help raise awareness. Then buy your own little TY Koala to see and hug every day, to remind you of your kindness!  

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
Aging follows the seasons: You’re a Spring chicken in youth, wishing for an Endless Summer in mid-life and by your ’60s everything’s Fall-in’ off! When it comes Winter, if I hibernate, can I start over? ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ SEPTEMBER 2025 ~ Dance With Me!
       This one’s for you, kids – Barb, Karen, Jennifer, Thomas, Chad, Scott and Verne!  

Celebrate 39 & Holding Day
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 & Holding Gifts! 
Chat on X/Twitter: @39HoldingClub

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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.

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 August 2025

 

August’s Endless Summer Magic Isn’t Solitary, 39ers!

08/18/25: Finally! Still not gonna post a sad photo of me with my foot elevated in a post-op “shoe”; suffice it to say, life hasn’t cooperated with my plans this month. However, August’s 39er fun has arrived! What’s left of it … sigh. It is still worth a full article of 39er Zodiac star gazing, monthly special days, and a few life perspectives. Let’s get to it …

֎ Celebrating AUGUST 39ers ~ And More! 
Happy UN-Birthday August 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ May your future be as bright as the Summer sun. Let’s party!

We’re wrapping up our 2025 Endless Summer with more fun in the sun (even if you never go outside!) and late, but still viable entertainment for all 39ers. But first, for our August UN-birthday partiers …

August’s 39er Stars of the Sky  

Leo (07/23-08/22) and Virgo (08/23-09/22) vie for the spotlight in the Summer sun, as we speed around the Zodiac and zip through the stars. Our dear Lions finish up their feature month by the 22^nd, convincing everyone how creative they are and roaring into the next three months, implementing their new projects with ease. And are you Leos in sync with your loved ones? If not, don’t be afraid to compromise with transparency. The outcome could be heartwarming.

On the 23^rd, we spin into Virgo’s efficiency sign to find them empowered over expenses and keeping a watchful eye on their cash flow. They’re very good at maintaining a healthy financial stream. Once they’re convinced all is good, they’ll turn to finishing up a health issue and with the New Moon in their sign (23^rd), make time to settle relationships. Be there for them.

Need to buy an UN-birthday gift for your Leo or Virgo fabulous friend? Befitting their fiery red and gold nature, anything regal will do for the King of the Jungle. Just the opposite, earthy Virgo looks great in any shade of green or golden-brown. Or with the August verdant green peridot gemstone set in gold, you can’t go wrong for both signs.

And generally speaking, that New Moon in Virgo also signals to all of us, a time for giving somewhat serious thought to somber September and all the trappings of Fall. Oh, not that Fall can’t be fun! You know we’ll make it so. It’s just back to school, back to work … with daydreaming moments of our memorable Endless Summer.

♪ August’s Vintage Song of Note ♪  

As I researched interesting stories for our vintage Song of Note, I discovered that two songs on the KNDE/Sacramento, California, “Rock Kandie” music chart of August 27, 1975, credited the oft-celebrated Polish composer and brilliant pianist, Frederic Chopin (1810-1849), for inspiration and hit-making qualities. Decidedly not Rock & Roll, but like I always say, Rock is a melting pot of musical genres, including Classical. So to help diminish our frustration of August’s tardiness, enjoy our double-whammy Songs of Note …

Highest on the chart at #11 and still rising at KNDE, is the Carpenters’ “Solitaire.” The centuries-old card game soothed the tortured soul of Philip Cody, who penned the cathartic lyrics  in reference to his recent divorce. Neil Sedaka, a fan of Chopin, integrated his musical art into the ballad’s composition. That’s a heavy-thinking burden to load up on a song!
       But Karen Carpenter’s smooth delivery is a perfect complement and made it a 1975 hit for her and her brother. Since, it’s been recorded by more than 90 artists. ♪ … While life goes on around him everywhere | He's playing solitaire … ♪ Hmmm, I do that just for life in general!  

On the other hand, prolific and versatile singer/songwriter, Barry Manilow, manifested “Could It Be Magic” just starting up the chart at #27. Manilow admits he began the tune, inspired by Chopin’s Prelude Op. 28, No. 20 he’d been playing on the piano. In fact, it’s incorporated note-by-note in his tune. But I’m not sure how Chopin would react to it!
       Throughout the song, and in adding the lyrics, Manilow built on a crescendo from start to finish … and as everything in ‘70s music pertained to sex, drugs, and/or Rock & Roll … he purposely ended it with a climax that even he called a “musical orgasm.” At least, that’s how he hoped listeners felt. And this is the only part of the lyrics I felt could be used in a “family” article 😊 ♪ … Now, now, oh now, now oh now and hold on fast | Could this be the magic at last … ♪   

Whether you’re playing solitaire in your alone time, or conjuring spells while you meditate on your future, hope you enjoyed our dynamic-duo of ‘70s songs ... read more tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories and/or meet the iconic music that keeps the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More AUGUST Fun for Everyone 
SO much fun for your Inner Child this month! It is, after all, the final official month of Summer, and we’ll help you enjoy every minute, or even make it an Endless Summer …

It isn’t too late to have some fun with this month’s “Arrr-gust” International Pirate Month! If you’re a Facebook fan, the sponsored link will send you off the plank—in an amusing way. They really get into it.

But if all that “Captain Jack Sparrow” stuff (ya know, the Pirates of the Caribbean cad) isn’t for you, have a sit-down with yourself to contemplate, What Will Be Your Legacy Month. Though no longer with an official sponsor, 39AHC has it covered for you! The special link is to our Boomer Legacy page, where you will find gentle nudging and helpful tips to write your “Living Legacy.” We all have a story—some may be more exciting than others, but they (we) are all important. Start now. Record your legacy. 

Early August special days I missed, but hopefully you didn’t:

Friday ~ August 1^st: Do ya like to tip an ale or two now and then? Do it today! It’s International Beer Day! And on a Friday, no less. Interestingly, the sponsoring link is Wiki. I’m not gonna lie … I tip a few beers now & then … and it doesn’t matter what brand, type, or flavor. I am non-discriminatory. My family is Irish—a little (or lot) imbibing comes with heritage—and I can say that because I can also take a joke about it. Cheers! Sláinte! 

Week of August 1^st ~ 7^th: What?! I missed International Clown Week? Stupid toe. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, it’s an official designation, as quoted from the dry and decidedly not funny, link on Wiki. Re: National Clown Week: “On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and was sent to President Richard Nixon for his signature. The joint resolution was signed into law by President Nixon on August 2, 1971.” Surely, there is a more fun way to celebrate clowns.

Saturday ~ August 9^th: Got a fishing pole? Ready to head out to your nearest lake for some Full Sturgeon Moon Magic? Don’t know what a sturgeon is? They’re a large (up to 7-12’!) yummy and once-plentiful freshwater fish found in many pockets across America. Prehistoric-looking, it indeed, originated around 136 million years ago. What does it mean for you? The effects of this moon will last well into the latter part of the month as a reminder that life today and yesterday is all connected. Make the most of it.  

So let’s move now, into the latter half of August to wind up our Endless Summer …

Week of August 12^th – 26^th: Shhhhh, don’t tell them that’s two weeks, not one, but regardless, they’re calling it World Photography Week. That’s OK. Gives us more time to take great Summer pics! It’s also
a build-up to World Photography Day on the 19^th and time to post your pics on any social media with #WorldPhotographyWeek2025 (and more) and they’ll post the most-liked pics on their site. See their info for details!

Saturday ~ August 23^rd: Rhymes with Find Your Inner Nerd Day. The perfect day for you if your 39er Inner Child is a nerd! The sponsor founded the day and tagged herself as Your Nerdy Best Friend. Go check it out and enjoy wallowing in all the tech stuff she can teach you!

Saturday ~ August 23^rd: When you’ve sated your Inner Nerd Child, enjoy the evening in New Moon Musings. Always signifying a fresh start, August’s New Moon gives you an opportunity to review the past month and plot your course for the next. Enjoy the mental boost!

Wednesday ~ August 27^th: This may be my new favorite day! It’s as inane as they come and everyone can return to their childhood memories on World Rock Scissors Paper Day! I kid you not! It’s a real day … and … it has moved out of childhood game play to professional—and joyful—friendly competition status. Check it out. It isn’t just for 39ers, and if nothing else, it’s a fun excuse for dodging work.

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
When life feels boring and tedious, remember your best Endless Summer and bask in its sunshine with your Inner Child. ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ AUGUST 2025 ~ Better Late than Never!
       This one’s for you, kids – Linda, Jim, Stephanie, and Tanya!  

Celebrate 39 & Holding Day 
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 & Holding Gifts! 
Chat on X/Twitter: @39HoldingClub

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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.

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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