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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The Pleadies and Orion: Mythology, The Bible and History agree on their brilliance
Pleides: The Seven Star Cluster The Pleiades is a 7-star cluster in the heavens and is one of the most noticeable of all the star patterns. Without magnifying equipment, this cluster looks like a tiny, misty dipper of six little stars. The Pleiades are sometimes referred to as the Seven Sisters because, in Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Earth
A Come to Jesus Moment: Is the phrase harmless or blasphemous?
A Come to Jesus Moment: The origin A Come to Jesus Moment has become a popular secular phrase that originated in Christianity. In many churches, the African Methodist Hymn, Come to Jesus is sung during the invitation. One stanza is:
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
Squid Game has parallels to several Biblical Stories
Squid Game Takeaways My grandchildren and I just finished watching Squid Game, a three-season South Korean television series. The 2021โ2024 Netflix episodes revolve around 456 impoverished men and women being recruited to play violent games in the hopes of being the grand winner.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
The Godfather: Fredo Corleone was possibly dealing with Second Son or Middle Child Syndrome
John Cazale Facts John Cazale portrayed Frederico "Fredo" Corleone in the 1972 classic film The Godfather. He and Al Pacino were friends, which is how he got the role. On sites dedicated to the movie, most people say Fredo was weak. As I binge-watched the film thsi past weekend, I noticed something else about the character.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
Widowhood: A majority never remarry, but does this mean they kept their Widows' Virginity?
Widowhood statistics Statistics indicate that only seven percent of widowed females remarry, and it happens within the first ten years after a spouse dies. One might think the statistics would be the other way around and that 93 percent of widows marry again rather than remaining single.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
The Secular Music Industry Profits From Pimping Gospel Artists
Church sounds in the secular world Many popular singers, including Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake, and Little Richard, began their careers by singing in church. Even when they go secular, there is a distinctive sound that can't be denied, and you can hear their soulful gospel roots in their music.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
The Godfather: Lenny Montana the man behind Luca Brasi worked for a real crime family
Luca Brasi made an impact on fans One of the most iconic characters in The Godfather is Don Vito Corleone's (Marlon Brando) hit man, Luca Brasi (Played by Lenny Montana in the film). In Francis Ford Coppola's book by the same name, he writes that the Don was intimidated by his enforcer because he could not be controlled.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
The Mark of the Beast and the Rapture Breakdown of Scripture. AI-Generated.
Will Christians be raptured before the mark of the beast? Believers across Christianity hold different interpretations of end-times events, because Scripture gives symbols and visions rather than a detailed timeline. Here are the three major views โ all held by sincere Christians โ about whether the Rapture happens before the Mark of the Beast:
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in History
Tim Curry embraces the possibility of death after a stroke
Actor Tim Curry is best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in โThe Rocky Horror Picture Show.โ His career has spanned more than 50 years and he also portrayed Rooster in โAnnie,โ Nigel in The Wild Thornberrys, Pennywise in โIT,โ Wadsworth in โClue,โ and the concierge in โHome Alone 2: Lost in New York.โ He has also lent his voice to many animated projects including those produced by Disney.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
Christmas, A Humbug? Some People Agree
Christmas, a Humbug? If you grew up in a home and community where everyone celebrated Christmas, like me, you lived in a bubble. In the olden days church, schools, businesses, and all of my family and my husband's relatives, plus co-workers, enjoyed the December 25th holiday.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Geeks
Double Yolk Eggs Twice As Nice
Double Yolk Eggs are twice the fun Imagine my surprise not long ago, when I found an egg had two yolks inside. I had not seen a double yolk egg since I was a little girl and I felt as if I had hit some type of jackpot and that there was a meaning behind what had just taken place.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in Feast
