All By Myself—Not at 39 & Holding!
(Friday
the 13th with 03/15/26 update!) So … here we are … halfway through
the month and I’m only now getting your 39 And Holding article posted.
Sigh. I was on the right track, when the Universe threw me off the
merry-go-round of life … the horses thought it was funny and trampled me …
until I finally remembered they’re not real, got up, flipped ‘em off and here I
am.
And now, it’s Friday
the 13th … what more could go wrong, right?! Oh, trust
me, I wouldn’t tempt fate like that. I actually like this day—it’s always been
full of good fortune, or at least, good-natured fun—for me. With that in mind …
Happy UN-Birthday March 39ers! ♪ And many more… ♪ For single 39AHC
readers—who like it that way—the Love Month (February) may have felt lonely
when you’re all by yourself. In March, however, we’ll remind you that 1)
you’re never alone with 39AHC on your side, and 2) I’m not just here to
comfort singles. At 39AHC, there’s fun trivia and tidbits for every 39er,
to remind you, let your mind wander … and enjoy the moment …
֎ 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!
Lots
of interesting 39er-style days to celebrate this month, not the least of
which, is our very own, “39 And Holding Day,” March 22nd,
coupled with “As Young As
You Feel Day”! We’re listed on this calendar and working
on others. But you, dear readers, are the ones it was established for—thanks
for being here! The whys and wherefores of the day are here
and our March article continues (with as much as is done) where we
always start, with …
MARCH’S 39er St¶rs of the
Sky
Enjoy 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: The first half of the month we
may feel like shapeshifters as we mingle and meander between family, friends,
and business, adapting to each as we go. It may be a struggle, however, to feel
like we’re making any headway anywhere, until mid-month. Come March 19th
we welcome the New Moon to help us move forward with purpose. Aha! We’ll get
the point now.
So, Pisces (Feb 19-March 20), you’ll be dominating March, not only in stargazing
vibrancy, but in real-world actuality, as well. Stand tall and walk with
determination this month, m’dears. Your energy will be infectious and fun. Keep
a firm balance on personal and professional projects for harmonious outcomes
and by mid-month you’ll be ready to direct that energy where it’s needed. The
New Moon in the latter part of March could see you confident and satisfied.
Get out the cleaning supplies, Aries (March 21-April 19)! By mid-March you may be feeling
the need to bring order to your home life and think about sharing your new
tidiness efforts with friends and family. Keep the congenial spark glowing
throughout the month and feel a fresh, calming spell of relaxation, reflection
and quiet strategizing. All-in-all, it’s a soothing month until after the Full
Moon (around the 20th) when your core purpose could pick up the
pace.
֎ More MARCH
Fun for Everyone
I
know this article was a long time coming this month. Please show human
compassion for the elderly (me) and enjoy it anyway. I had fun writing—hope you
have fun reading!
March
3rd: By now (sadly, this
is posting mid-month), you know the "gilded" magic of the March Full Moon!
It was quite a spectacle, coinciding with a full lunar eclipse. Talk
about powerful. We’ll all feel its effects throughout the month, until the New
Moon (19th) shows up while we may still be nursing hangovers
from St. Patrick’s Day.
March
8th: And, of course, we began the second week of the month with
Daylight Saving Time. Are you acclimated yet?! It may take a little
“time,” but you’ll get the hang of it … right about the time we have to
“Fall back” again. Sigh.
March
13th: Why, of course, it’s Friday the 13th!
Depending on your generation, it’s either a day to celebrate the franchise of
movies
to scare the bee-gee-bees out of you, or simply a day to avoid black cats and
ladders. For me, it’s always been great fun to share Friday the 13th
superstitions. Enjoy! Missed this one? Mark your calendars … we get the
final one of the year on November 13th.
March
17th: Sláinte! Faith ‘n’ Begorrah, it’s St.
Patrick’s Day! In the U.S., from the time I was a kid (with my Irish
heritage in tow), we were told if we didn’t wear green today, we
would be pinched! And “where” you’re pinched was up to the pinchee! If you get
past the pinching phase and want an Irish flair, enjoy the
music.
And in case you’re wondering, Sláinte is pronounced, “slawwn-chee” or
“Slaw-in-tche”. Or, my fave salutation, “Cheers”!
March
19th: Are you ready to muse over your life in the glow of the New Moon tonight? (Or
18th, depending on your time zone.) Contemplate another new
beginning … the New Moon is great for that … or, if feeling need for change not
that drastic, but need a boost, simply ponder how you can renovate what is
currently in your life.
March
20th: Hooray! Let’s
spring into action on a refreshing First Day of
Spring!
In our current flux of odd weather across the nation, you may be wondering what
Mother Nature did with our “real” seasons? To be fair to her, the annual
“seasons” have more to do with sunlight than weather. Marking daylight vs.
darkness, the Spring equinox signals more daytime each day until June when it
peaks for the Summer solstice, and gradually decreases until Fall. It’s all
explained in the link above. Enjoy!
March
22nd: It’s our day! Yes, even WE have our own special
holiday—today is 39 And
Holding DAY! If you ask “why?” I ask, “why not?” I know, people turn 39
And Holding every day … so how did I choose this date for an annual
remembrance? It’s close to the effervescent beginning of Spring—“you make me feel so Spring has
sprung”—and
I paired it with another special day with a no-host sponsor—“As Young As You
Feel Day.” I adopted it, and here we are!
A trivia tidbit … it’s also the
title of a reported breakout movie (1951) for budding actress, Marilyn Monroe.
Go to our page (above link) and enjoy the history!
I wanted to do something special
for this year’s 39AHC “big day,” but as is norm of late—and obvious by
the late posting of this article—the Universe is not cooperating. I also wanted
to update the page on our site—yeah, that didn’t happen either. However, the
spirit is here, you’re here, let’s party!
March
23rd: Leave it to NPR to tell us everything is "OK" on pretty much a
day about nothing—it’s OK Day! Like many
obscure special days, their link is outdated but still full of history for this
ubiquitous expression in the English language. How many times have you used it,
just today!? That’s OK …
March
28th: If you have a balcony, garden, or yard full of plants, you
probably hate weeds. However, give weeds a second glance on today’s Weed
Appreciation Day! Though the sponsor
link is included, the site is rather outdated, so I found a place where you can
learn about
beautiful, flowering weeds and how to control them. Some of the prettiest wildflowers
are weeds …
March
31st: To tap off the month, 39ers, let’s color our world our
way on National
Crayon Day! While of course, Crayola sponsors the day, they’re still
more motivated towards kids. But Barnes &
Noble
gives the nod to adults who love to color! They offer a delightful array of
color books for Adults to teens. It’s relaxing, creative, and you may even be
surprised to end up with a cool, decorative
piece of art!
♪ March Vintage Song of
Note
♪
When our March vintage Song of Note was first climbing the charts, I’d altered
the lyrics to suit myself … and forgetting I did that, had to laugh when I
considered it from 50 Years Ago for the 39AHC article. Be careful
what you wish for …
Eric Carmen’s “All By
Myself”
really needs its full line to clearly define it: ♪ … Don't want to be all by myself anymore … ♪ My version: ♪ … All by myself | I wanna be all by myself … ♪ and I have been for the past thirty-plus years!
LOL It’s OK. I love my kids, but
when the last one left, I found my life is better in single mode. I’m a
writer—we’re never truly alone, with a brain-full of jumbled words and
half-spoken aloud, conversations.
Carmen’s sorrowful lyrics and melody
were inspired by
a piano concerto and a tune recorded earlier with the Raspberries. “All By
Myself” ultimately became Carmen’s biggest hit on the charts. This month in 1976
it hit #2 on WHYI/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida’s, Hot Singles.
Following February’s the Love
Month, I figured we needed a counter-balance tune for March … but once I
recalled the true lyrics, I think Carmen’s second biggest hit, “Never Gonna
Fall in Love Again,” released a few months later, probably fits the bill
better—did something happen between those two decidedly different songs? The
latter certainly fit my mood better. Heehee. ♪
…
Never gonna fall in love again | I don't want to start with someone
new … ♪ ... more
tuneful vintage trivia to manifest your memories and keep the Rock Rockin’ from
50 Years Ago
this Month!
֎ Aging with ATT-i-tude Platitude
“Luck of the Irish”—is it real? Remember 39ers,
you make your own luck regardless of heritage or age. ~ L. Rochelle
Happy
UN-Birthday 39ers ~ MARCH 2026 ~ Let’s Make Today Count!
This one’s for you, kids – Steven,
Pat (IM), Susan and Jim (IM)!
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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