People who know me know that one of my unabashed musical passions is Frank Sinatra. Take me to a party of music geeks and watch me battle with them as I explain why ‘Ol Blue Eyes was the greatest and most important vocalist of the 20th century. And I’m not joking. Did you know that he learned his phrasing by imitating brass players? Did you know that when he was younger, he used to stay under water as long as he could while swimming just to strengthen his lungs? Huh, didya?
I’ve inherited only a few things from my mother, premature gray hair, a love of writing and grammar and a devotion to Frankie. You want Frank on 78, 45, L.P., cassette, CD or MP3? Come on over and come share the Frank love here at Chez Scrappy.
So, given all the scary and sad news that’s passed by me these past two weeks, it’s great to have something to get excited about. Today, the U.S. Postal Service announced that Frank will get his own postage stamp next spring! Enough with honoring those who have worked to fight cancer or create democracy and freedom, I want to adorn my letters with Frank. Those of you who will get Christmas cards from me next year, you know who you’ll see gazing at you from the top-right corner of the envelope.