Tea Break Chika

For the past few days, I switched my listening choice while at work to Frank Sinatra from the classical piano pieces of Beethoven.

Most of his songs are familiar, and some I can sing along to. There are also a few songs that are new to my ears.

Here are a few of my favorite songs popularized by the Old Blue Eyes: I Couldn't Sleep A Wink At Night, Bewitched, Young At Heart, Someone To Watch Over Me, and so many more.

For my afternoon tea break today, I wanted to know more about him.

Photo from: People.com

 
Aside from Frank being a womanizer, I read about his son's kidnapping.

Susmaryosep!

His son from his first wife, Nancy, Francis Jr., was kidnapped for ransom at 19 years old on December 8, 1963 (I wasn't born at that time yet).

Initially, Frank Sinatra offered the amateur kidnappers $1 million, but they declined. They only demanded a quarter of that, $240,000.

Francis Jr was released two days later. More about it here. 

2/14/2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Hi. It's Saturday, and this is why we have café latte. It's only Jay that knows how to make it, and he doesn't work on weekends.

We're heading out of town later today to pick up an item in Rockville that Jay and Jason bought yesterday. 

We'll pick up my little sister too since we're heading that way to the town she's residing in, and hang out with her.

It's that time of year.

I was asked via Messenger today about what Jay's and my plans is for Valentine's Day.

I said we don't celebrate that day.

"You know, something special?" she asked further.

Jay and I are the type of couple that don't make a big deal over a date that has turned into a marketing ploy. We do not have to spend additional money on a date that society requires and expects you to do for your significant other.

If you follow my social media profiles, you'll know that Jay and I make every day extra special.

We do not need to spend money to make February 14 special. Celebrating Valentine's Day is just so cringy.

I am just thankful that Jay has consistently kept me warm for 36 years.