39ers Aging with ATTitude 😎 October 2026

October Brings Out the Magic in Us All   

Happy UN-Birthday OCTOBER 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ And I’d love to say hooray! Below is the October article! But …    

Unfortunately, the timing isn’t always right ... whether it’s a relationship, a new job opportunity, or someone just trying to get a project out on deadline. Yep, I mean me!

The Universe hasn’t been cooperative lately and here we are, nearly the middle of the month and the October 39AHC article isn’t posted, nor will it be for a few more days. Sorry for the delay … please check back by the end of the week! 

Since October and Halloween come together for one of my fave combination months, we’ll have some fun, for sure. From mystic Zodiac notes to our magical Song of Note, I promise, it’ll be worth it to check back in soon.

We'll be Rockin' October 39ers before ya know it. If you haven't read September's article, take a minute ... 😉

 

39ers Aging with ATTitude 😎 September 2026

Summer’s End: Happy as a Duck or Silly as a Sloth?  

Happy UN-Birthday September 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ The end of Summer brings on a myriad of emotions at any 39er age. We can happy-dance like a duck into Fall, or lazily ease into it, with the September Sloth Slide and a lopsided smile. Which one are you this year?  

As usual, there is a passel of 39er items to help you navigate the first month of Fall. From Zodiac tidbits to a ducky Song of Note, I hope you’ll be entertained and enjoy the ride. Admittedly, it isn’t in polished form yet—images are needed, along with nitpicky editing. In the meantime … there’s plenty to enjoy …  

֎ 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!  

September’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 for September’s Zodiac signs as we UNwrap their UN-Birthday month. Here we go …

For all of us: Are there parts of your life that you simply seem to be going through in the same ol’ way? You know you need a change, but what? Where? Time for a day of reflection and contemplation. What’s working and what is working with a crutch? If it involves others, don’t hesitate to ask for opinions. Add their input to your wise assessments and act with confidence. Do this by mid-month and it’ll set you up to make a significant decision by the light of the Full Moon on the 26^th.  

It seems, dear Virgo (08/23 – 09/22), you’ve been shouldering more than you feel comfortable with in one of more aspects of your personal or professional life. Is it time to reconfigure your part in everything and ask others for support? Don’t rush it, but aim to decide on your changes by mid-September and make gradual, incremental adjustments. By the 26^th’s Full Moon, you’ll be ready to use its power for a final onward push .

Levelheaded Librans (09/23 – 10/22), start September being honest with yourself. Take time to brush the Summer heatwaves from your brain and refresh your attitude at home and in your outer world. You may find yourself caught between two demanding factions; rather than panic, work it through with your usual due diligence … mid-month is a crucial time to invest in your decision to take the next step and move forward, as we ease past the Full Moon.  

Do you have a quirky Virgo or fun-loving Libra friend/loved one and don’t know what to surprise them with for their birthday? You can never go wrong with a September sapphire birthstone or a beautiful blue Fall sweater!  

♪ September Vintage Song of Note ♪   
Every now and then, there has to be a totally inane tune on the music charts, often perhaps, conceived when the songwriter had a toke, popped a pill, or polished off a bottle of Jack D. While fun, and if popular, lucrative, novelty songs pretty much drove everyone nuts before finally fading away.
       This month’s September 1976 tune tied in with the current music genre craze—who remembers “The Disco Duck”?! It came complete with comedic quacks.
       The Duck made the cover of San Diego’s B-100 while sitting at #13 on its way to the top. Broadcast personality and popular Rock Radio DJ, Rick Dees, wrote and recorded “Disco Duck” while at WMPS AM 680/Memphis, Tennessee. Well, that is, until he was fired for mentioning on-air that his quirky quacker was almost #1 everywhere else in the country, except Memphis. Most local stations wouldn’t play it, refusing to promote Dees and a rival station. WMPS wouldn’t let him play it—citing conflict of interest. The Duck got to the top without them. 

֎ More SEPTEMBER Fun for Everyone   
You likely didn’t pay it much attention, if you even knew, September is Be Kind To Editors & Writers Month! Sadly, an official link is no longer a factor, but the Word Factory offers some “be kind to…” advice for both. And I’m thinking, since I “R” one (editor and writer), and who knows how long we’ll be around, thanks to AI, so we oughta celebrate it while we can! We would appreciate the appreciation, while there are still a few of us “flesh and blood” ones around … reach out and say “Hey!”  

Let the cozy Fall Season begin! (Maybe Mother Nature will hear us and cool the heat a tad.) September is also host to National Mulled Cider Month. Are you a fan of the traditional “cool months” beverage? The folks in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, are, and have created a plethora of cider-related festivals this month (see link). Want to visit? Plan now for September 30^th’s National Mulled Cider Day.
       Want to try a few apple cider recipes at home? <Click the link and if you’d like a little more “warmth” on a winter day, as they say, “ … you can add a splash of rum, bourbon, or brandy just before serving.” Ahhhhh …

After a Summer of over-indulging, we’re stepping into September’s Healthy Aging Month. No supporting link, but we found a good’un that reminds us “Healthy aging doesn’t start at a certain age or life stage …” Click the link to review some tips from the government’s Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 

September 7^th: By the time you read this, you may have recovered from your three-day weekend, however, interesting links are associated with this special day for America’s hardworking folks. There are four supporting links … however, they’re all hyping related t-shirts or cards on Zazzle. Hey, that’s what America is all about! The land of opportunity. LOL

September 11^th: … is a day of profound meaning, mixed with ethereal wonder and hope for new beginnings … this year it dawns in … 

A National Day of Service and Remembrance, as we navigate the 25th anniversary marking the country’s profound loss of New York City’s Twin Towers and the humanity they once proudly held. Additionally, that day in 2001, we were attacked in continued concentrated acts of terrorism with a hijacked jetliner that assaulted the Pentagon; and horrifically, another jet’s passengers were sacrificed as they fought with their attackers to make it miss its target and plunge to the ground.
       We lost more than the lives of grandmothers, grandfathers, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, sons, daughters, brothers and sisters. In one day of brutal terrorism, we lost our national sense of peace. In the aftermath, however, we regained our communal pride and vowed heightened protection of our democracy. Have we maintained that goal?
       What of today? Have we again, lost our declared devotion to the “United” States of America? Peace comes at a price—that’s the premise our military services are built on—is it time to close ranks again and present a united front? Perhaps it’s time to renew our patriotism and save our democracy.

After thoughts of remembrance, it helps to put current life in perspective. Look to the sky on September 11^th to consider its vast blue expanse that can hold more than hijacked jets and brutal enemies. It is also a haven for Cloud Appreciation Day. Have you ever taken a photo of a particularly beautiful cloud formation? You’ll appreciate the sponsor’s Memory Cloud Atlas. Many cloud enthusiasts have contributed to their heavenly atlas. If you’d like to share a photo, be aware, you can ONLY contribute TODAY. But you can view anytime.  

And lastly, as September 11^th darkens for the day, the New Moon rises to welcome our thoughts of new beginnings. Especially on this date, it is particularly auspicious that we take a few minutes to consider how we might reset the rest of the month and look forward to a fresh start, however small a step it might be.

September 19^th: Do you hate getting sucked into research rabbit holes? Then don’t click the link for Talk Like A Pirate Day! Oh, it’s only a Wikipedia link, you say. “I can easily ignore their links.” Really? Do you know what the Pastafarianism movement is? How about filk music? Or intrigued about why popular columnist, Dave Barry is mentioned? If you’re even minimally curious, trust me, you’ll click! Don’t forget your eyepatch … Aaarrr … If you just want a fun Pirate commemorative item, it’s ok to click this one.

September 23^rd: Let’s hope Mother Nature is looking at the calendar and realizes it’s the First Day of Autumn (this is the first full day—it began last evening) and with luck, she has put our scorching Summer indeed, behind us.

September 26^th: Following on the heels of Autumn, our Full Harvest Moon is unique, says the Almanac. Once upon a time, it’s said to have provided longer evening light to aid farmers trying to complete their harvests. Click the link and learn more about this month’s distinctive moon.   

֎ Aging Tip of the Month  
Helpful hint for our mind and/or body: This month holds the distinction of being National Cholesterol Education Month. Although there is a sponsoring link, it isn’t as informative as it could be, so I found an article at the Cleveland Clinic, by way of the Association of Mature American Citizens, that offers educational and helpful tips for learning more about cholesterol and why you should care. Take a minute …

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
Aging with ATTitude is only possible when you realize aging will never make your life easier. However, you’ll enjoy it anyway if you go through it with a sardonic smile.  ~ L. Rochelle  

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ SEPTEMBER 2026 ~ Kick up your heels--carefully!
       This one’s for you, kids – Bob, Karen, Jennifer, Thomas, Chad, Scott  and Verne!  

Celebrate 39 & Holding Day  
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!

*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 Blast from Your Past 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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39ers Aging with ATTitude October 2025

Halloween Masks Can’t Hide Lyin’ Eyes   

Happy UN-Birthday October 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪   

Finally! The full article is waiting for you, although not many images yet. Granted, that may make it a little tedious to read, but I'm hoping the special October 39 And Holding article is as entertaining for you to read as it was for me to write!  

This month begins innocuous enough, celebrating the balanced nature of Libra stars of the sky as they bustle around prepping for the Holidays. However, it ends with Scorpio peering out at us from behind their Halloween masks. Ominous? Hardly. They love the good-natured intrigue and spiritual depth of their sign, intensified by Halloween. Let’s start peeking around corners and climbing creaky stairs as the spirits of October pull back the veil on …  

֎ Celebrating OCTOBER 39ers ~ And More! 
As always, we begin with October’s stars of the Zodiac. What’s in store for Libra and Scorpio, as they prep for parties and personal changes? Let’s take a quick peek …  

October 39er St¶rs of the Sky  
Libra (09/23-10/22) 39ers finish in their sign on the 22^nd but what they learned while the Zodiac favored them will remain with them to the New Year. Scorpio (10/23-11/21) 39ers will pick up the mantle and set some things straight before the Holidays begin in earnest. But first …       

For all of us: Though I’m not convinced we particularly need this type of focus at the moment, we’re all going to feel a bit needy. October is all about “me, me, me.” For some of us, we truly could do with some alone-time, and a little more concentration on our inner well-being. Don’t let anyone belittle your need for a sense of balance or tell you you’re being selfish. It may come naturally to Librans, but the rest of us must work a little harder to achieve innermost peace. By the 20^th and the New Moon’s arrival on the 21^st, we’ll be refreshed and ready for evocative discussions with everyone.  

As you saunter out of your Zodiac sign, Librans, it will be apparent that this past month, you made a major overhaul in every aspect of life. You may have already (at time of this late post) felt a heavy influence from the 6^th’s Full Moon to examine both your personal and professional connections. If you wait until the 13^th to make any life-altering decisions, you’ll feel the heightened strength needed to move forward. You’ve been waiting … make those projects and plans happen! 
       Ah, Scorpio, eager are you to enter the intensity of your Zodiac sign? You’re chomping at the bit to make changes to upgrade your daily life. Carrying forward from the Full Moon, by the New Moon, you’re ready to bring a new reality into focus. You will possess the power to back your words and actions, especially apparent when your personal life takes center stage just before Halloween. Have fun, but there’s no hurry—love is in the air through January of the New Year! Party on …

♪ October’s Vintage Song of Note ♪  

We’re sharing October’s Song of Note with our Big Bro site, Blast from Your Past, but with a twist. Of course, for the music site, it’s all about the tune at the top of the charts. For 39ers, it’s all about life.
       By 40+ we’ve generally learned a thing or two about Halloween, masks, and the “Lyin’ Eyes” they attempt to hide. The Eagles’ take on it in 1975 reminded us that the eyes are indeed, “windows to the soul.” Hopefully, as 39ers, we’ve finally reached a stage of life when we’ve begun to recognize the signs. Don’t you know by now, even behind masks at Halloween ♪ … Honey, you can’t hide your lyin’ eyes … ♪ We’re bringing you Rock Radio History  ... and more tuneful vintage tidbits to manifest your memories. Let’s keep the Rock Rockin’ from 50 Years Ago this Month!  

֎ More OCTOBER Fun for Everyone   

October and Halloween is a perfect time to celebrate BFYP’s Rockin’ pioneering DJ, Wolfman Jack! However, since he adorns KISN/Portland, Oregon’s December music chart, we’ll wait. But still … Owoooooo!  

Slink on through to Halloween in Black Cat Awareness Month!* The official sponsor’s awareness month page is for the day it became official in 2018, however, it’s a current, fun, site to explore if you’re a cat lover. They combine the health and well-being of your cat with spiritual, Zodiac wisdom. We know that black cats are often discriminated against, but they’re just as loving and purrrrrr-fect for the person who loves a good mystery.
       If your sleek, black cat is also party of the family, as it should be, surely it will be included in your writings for October’s Family History Month. I am a firm believer in sharing family tales and recording them for future generations.
       Most genealogy sites, like this sponsor, provide great resources and tips … for an often hefty price. And believe me, I get, that as important as it is, researching and documenting our family histories is still a financial “luxury.” So I have a couple of suggestions if you need a no-cost place to start …
       It’s no secret that several churches have extensive family records that stretch back through the centuries, like the free research site at FamilySearch.org, a service by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They offer info to digitize family photos and mementos, and suggestions for telling your stories.
       If you don’t want to be affiliated with a particular religious site, there are others, like a handy list of top 20 genealogy research sites by the FamilyHistoryFoundation.com. Even the U.S. Government has a location full of tips to get you started—military records and census records are particularly helpful. (Albeit, not updated during shutdowns.) 
       But let’s just get you started on Family History Month with your own generational memories, and a reminder to record them—somewhere. A journal, a digital document, a voice recorder—make it a habit to spend quality time on your family’s history—especially if a spontaneous memory comes to mind. Don’t wait … record it. Our own Living Legacy tips are another great way to ease into it.

After an exhausting day of family writing and researching, how about a family dinner? October is also National Pizza Month! Sadly, it’s a pretty good guess that the sponsor site hasn’t been updated in a while … like 15 years? But much of their info is still relevant, definitely interesting and if you love pizza like I do, it’ll make you hungry. I guarantee you’ll chuckle at least once … order a pizza and enjoy! Do you know that top five pizza sales days are: Halloween, Thanksgiving eve, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and Super Bowl Sunday. Mark your calendars! And want to wear your pizza-love for all the world to see? Brownielocks has your craving in gifts! “Happiness is a warm pizza!” …  

Aging Tip of the Month: Of course, my best tip is to remind 39ers that Aging with ATTitude keeps you Young at Heart. However, standard behavioral tips are good, too.
       A CNN report from last year told of a study that informed us, “ …older adults who reported being chronically lonely had a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who were consistently rated low on the loneliness scale …” It’s a certified indication that our emotions are definitely tied to our overall physical and mental well-being. So get out there and party! LOL
       Just kidding. Well, sort of. Of course, they’re talking about meaningful friendships. It isn’t like you need a passel of friends, but one or two who truly know you and care will provide needed emotional stability. Achieving that will be different for everyone, but a necessity to help you come to terms with whatever life throws at you, and lighten your load. Then, you can party! 

Tuesday ~ October 7^th: Although the Full Moon is strongest at its zenith, its power vibrates through the three days before and after, and its effects can take you through the month. So celebrate the first of this year’s Supermoons with the aftereffects of October’s largest, Full Harvest Moon, all month long! Although its full glory happened before this posted, it’s still apparent in many areas of the country, even a half-or-less moon, is brighter than usual. Feel the Full Moon Magic lingering as the moon plays peek-a-boo with the clouds, and carry its brightness within. 

Wednesday ~ October 15^th: “The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” ~ Lucille Ball. Today is I Love Lucy Day! Yes, I’m old enough to actually remember the crazy antics of Lucille Ball shows. Apparently, the original sponsor of this day decided they were too old to continue sponsorship. Too bad, as she is the icon of women’s comedy.
       There’s way too much fun and info to post here, but I searched for a few links that will introduce her to you if you never heard of her, or poke your memories if you heard her mutter, “Now Ricky …” when she was in trouble. And I found Granville, Tennessee, that takes us back to Mayberry and I Love Lucy. They even have a Mayberry-I Love Lucy festival taking place next April! “There’s a place in Tennessee where time doesn’t just slow down – it performs a complete U-turn and takes you back to an era when folks knew their neighbors’ names and nobody had ever heard of a push notification.” Sounds like a terrific town to take a slow trip down Memory Lane.  

Saturday ~ October 18^th: Feeling lazy today? Want to slow things down a bit? Celebrate Sloth International Day and donate to keep them a viable member of the wildlife family! What makes them smile? Sloths are never in a hurry and take their days soooooo slowly that “… on average, sloths travel 41 yards per day …” says sponsoring World Wildlife Fund. But, “Why are Sloths Slow?” They answer this and other interesting sloth questions, like do you know they’re strong swimmers? So, yes, sloths may be just as languid and sluggish as they look, but boy, do they look happy!  

Monday ~ October 20^th: Lions, and tigers, and Bigfoot, oh my! And if you don’t know where that mimicked iconic line came from, I’m sorry for you. But it perfectly fits today’s celebrated National Sasquatch Awareness Day! Although the sponsor link is to a 2021 ABC news article, it does give the 2009 origin of this auspicious day, still making headlines today.
       From running competitions to hiking events, to festivals, Bigfoot is the focus on this day across the country. One line in the festivities caught my eye, “It’s always ‘Where’s Bigfoot?’ … but never ‘How’s Bigfoot?’” Great point! One city in California lays claim to “Bigfoot Capital of the World.” Although their multi-day festival is in July. Learn more about the big guy and why he deserves his own day.  

Tuesday ~ October 21^st: Celebrate October’s New Beginnings with New Moon Musings to reset and carry you forward into November, when it will become our 2^nd Supermoon of the season. How does one go about resetting?     ~ A five-minute meditation with deep breathing does wonders to feel refreshed. It doesn’t matter what time of day, although if you make it a daily habit (a great idea!) set it for the same time every day. Sit or stand, whichever works for you. And then what, you ask?   

       ~ First, set a soft timer alert for five minutes … you’re not sleeping so it doesn’t need to be a shrill, ear-splitting tone or the hard-thumping beat of your fave dance song. Take a moment to get comfortable and …
       ~ Start with a set number of deep breaths, which can be anywhere from 3 to 9—I do 9, as it generally takes that long to tell my mind to shut up. Again, consistency is key. So, focus on your breath … with your mouth closed, breathe in from your diaphragm and let the air release slowly through slightly-open lips, for however long it takes you to …
       ~ Quiet your mind, listen to your heart … it sounds simple, but if you meditate at all, you know your brain has a mind of its own! Shhhh, empty your mind of all thoughts, and …
       ~ Once you’ve finished deep breathing, you can let your mind wander through a meadow, or feel ocean waves on your feet, but NO thinking about life! Continue quiet breathing until your soft alarm sounds. Ahhhhh.  

Friday ~ October 31^st: Boo! Make it what you will … it’s Halloween! Or for the Celts, Samhain is as sacred now, as it was when it first fostered the holiday. Halloween has become as diverse in meaning as costumes at a masquerade party. It began as a seasonal ritual, segued into religion, cultivates the spiritual realm, and eventually cultivated such party animals as Wolfman Jack. But for kids—yes, the Inner Kids too—it’s still all about candy and costumes. And for the Inner Child in us all … party on!  

֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude  
39ers love Halloween behind a mask, showing only eyes, and lips in a smile. Makes everyone wonder what they’ve been up to.    ~ L. Rochelle 

Happy UN-Birthday 39ers ~ OCTOBER 2025 ~ Happy Halloween!
       This one’s for you, kids – Ron, Cheryl, Kim, Tammy, Lin and Terry!       

Winsome Witch of the West 
Celebrate 39 & Holding Day 
Flaunt your 39er ATT-i-tude 39 & Holding Gifts! 
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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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