Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys writing about current events, history and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Racism and bullying persists in Facebook Soap opera groups
Daytime drama shows have been entertaining fans for many decades. Now, thanks to the Internet soap lovers can discuss their favorite shows and character in groups on Facebook. Unfortunately, there is a downside that neither I nor others anticipated. I will be 63 years old on my birthday and recall schools being integrated in the 1960s. Almost everyone my age and younger has grown up in an integrated society.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' may be putting Sam in a corner
Some GENERAL HOSPITAL fans are concerned with the future of Kelly Monaco's character Sam. The direction the storyline is taking her seems to be boxing her into a corner from which she may never return. Fans of the actress do not desire to see this happen but longtime viewers have observed this scenario play out on GH as well as the other daytime soaps.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Cyrus, Brando, Sasha triangle becomes dangerous on 'General Hospital'
Last week on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Gladys Corbin did what she does best which is run her mouth. She wrongly assumed that Sasha Gimore's baby belongs to Cyrus Renault so she congratulated him. Unknown to Sonny's cousin she may have put the life of her grandchild in jeopardy. This week Cyrus will pass the news of Sasha's pregnancy along to Brando not knowing that his employee is the baby daddy.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Cats are purrfect pets for helping us heal body and soul
If you are a pet owner, you might be healthier than you realize as research indicates that owning a pet can save money in medical bills, Animals are therapeutic and studies also indicate that cats specifically have amazing healing powers, that help humans. One report from Australia indicates that $880 million per year is saved on medical bills by those who own cats and German research indicates that about 6.6 billion a year was saved.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
Cats are proven to help humans deal with grief
After my husband died I reluctantly purchase a cat from a local shelter. I recalled how being given a puppy helped me move forward after the death of my great grandmother. At that time I was only 17 and had slept in the same bed with great grandma. Even so there were teenage things to think about like boys and dates so I moved along quickly without much thought. This time my husband , whom I had been with for 45 years passed away and I did not really think a cat could help but I decided to try.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Way down yonder in the Pawpaw patch
When I was a little girl, my maternal great grandmother used to sing various songs throughout the day. One of the lines she often sang was to the tune of Ten Little Indians and was the chorus from a folk song called The Pawpaw Patch. The chorus was:
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Nurse Jennings mystery on 'General Hospital'
'GENERAL HOSPITAL' continues to surprise viewers as the second week of May sweeps arrived. There is now a mystery surrounding the baby nurse that Maxie hired and viewers are eager to figure out what is really going on. Last week Peter took photos of the information that Maxie left lying on her table about the woman she chose to help her during the last weeks of her pregnancy. During Monday's episode, Peter met with this female who he referred to as Nurse Jennings.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Chelsea fakes a breakdown and Adam goes free on 'The Young and the Restless'
Victor Newman has won again on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as if anyone doubted that he would. The "mustache" and his con artist daughter in law hatched a scheme that fooled the DA and the lead detective for the PCPD. Earlier spoilers suggested that Rey might question Chelsea's confession but she gave evidence that was no known to the public. On Tuesday's episode Detective Rosales arrived at the Newman Ranch, along with DA Michael Baldwin and Chelsea was in rare form.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Back up off of my resting bitch face
I have an oblong face, thick lips, large teeth, and a long, flat nose. All of this creates an illusion that I am mad when I am not. I was reminded of my "resting bitch face" shortly after my husband died. A woman I went to elementary school with had attended junior and high school with my spouse. She found out about his death weeks later on Facebook. Instead of offering condolences and leaving well enough alone, she posted something that annoyed me.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Irene Ryan was successful prior to ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
Irene Ryan is best known for her comedic role of Daisy Mae Moses, AKA Granny Clampett on the hit television series THE BEVERLY HILlBILLIES from 1962-1971. Ryan portrayed her character as a wise-cracking, shotgun toting. moonshine making woman who lived by the code of the Tennesse Hills. Granny owned Confederate money and truly believed the south would rise again. The actress embodied the character of Granny body and soul and gave her fans many memorable moments. THE BEVERLYHILlBILIES can still be seen in syndication on cable networks and also streaming services such as Hulu and Roku.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Billie Hayes from 'HR Puffenstuff' and 'General Hospital' has died
Actress Billie Hayes passed away in April of natural causes in a Los Angeles hospital at age 96. You might not recall her name or even her face but children from the 1970s and 1980s will recognize her iconic voice. Ms. Hayes was best known for portraying Witchie Pooh on Sid and Marty Krofft's television series H.R. Puffinstuff on Saturday mornings on NBC. Witchiepoo had a distinctive cackle and animated actions that kept fans entertained during the show's one year run in 1969-70.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
