Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Mini, Midi, and Maxi dresses need to make a comeback
When I was in the 8th grade from 1971-1972 fashion was at its all time best. There were 3 distinct styles that girls could choose from and believe me we did. During those days most young ladies enjoyed dressing up for school and rarely wore pants.We were fashionable whether we wore mini. midi or maxi dresses and skirts or coats and I loved watching each day to see who was wearing what. I believe these 3 fashion trends should make a comeback for women who desire to be bold and feminine without being tied down to one look.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Styled
Grief 101: Resentment
My husband's death is the first time that I have dealt with resentment as I am grieving. I am not talking about resenting the fact that other couples are still celebrating anniversaries and milestones. I am addressing something that I was unaware of and I desire others to be aware of this emotion and not to be too hard on themselves. After my great grandmother died in 1975 we were given a Golde Retriever puppy and I grew to love him and see him as part of the family. After my husband died I purchased a cat from a local shelter and everything was different.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Do You Remember The Wonder Twins from Superfriends and the siblings from Space Ghost?
Do You Remember the twins? Many animated cartoon series from the 1960s and 1970s are now available on streaming services. Seeing these programs from your childhood probably brings back fond memories. There were twins on Superfriends and also on Space Ghost. who had pets but were different.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
What it means when your cat goes belly up.
In the song When Doves Cry by Prince, there is a line where he sings” Animals strike curious poses.” I had a lot of cats when I was a teenager but they were all outdoor kitties except for one. For this reason, I did not pay attention to certain signals that my felines were giving me. I observed them sleeping in off positions at times but did not give it much thought. Basically what I remember is that when they saw me they came running and meowing because they knew I was the one who would feed them.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
My dangerous encounters with pit bulldogs
Pit Bull Lovers Be Ware I was walking in a local park today and saw what I consider to be a most ugly sight. I am used to seeing pet owners walking what family-friendly dogs, but on this occasion, I noticed two women and a man who were attempting to walk pit bulls.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
Jelly Role: His Grammy speech sparks debate among Christians
Jelly Roll: His Grammy testimony has people taking I appreciate those like Jelly Roll who had a life-changing experience and gave their lives to Christ. His testimony has people excited for him and also sparked controversy.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Jethro Bodine and Max Bayer Jr. today.
The Beverly Hillbillies was a popular sitcom during the 1970s. It told the saga of widower Jed Clampet who struck oil on his property in the Tennesse hills and became a millionaire. He moved to Beverly Hills California along with his daughter Ellie Mae, his mother inlaw Granny(Daisy Moses) and his nephew Jethro Bodine. The Clampets never lost their country way of thinking and continued to eat food such as possum shanks, deviled buzzard eggs and owl soup. This was the basis for most of the laughs on the sitcom.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Not all pregnant women experience morning sickness and dizziness
Statistics indicate that 70% of pregnant women endure morning sickness which can actually happen at any time of the day. The entertainment business has given a false impression to viewing audiences that 100% of females who are expecting a baby are throwing up and fainting when it is not true. I can recall the first time I was expecting a child and my grandmother told me I was going to be very sick. She shared how she had been walking through the produce market area and threw up when she smelled fish coming from a nearby business.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Grief is for the grieving
I was raised in a community where when someone passed away, the focus was on doing whatever you could to encourage the grieving family who is left behind. It seems that things have changed over the decades or perhaps I am only now becoming acquainted with those of different personalities. Since the death of my husband I have been overwhelmed by individuals who seem to borderline on being narcissistic and attempt to use me as a platform for their own personal sounding board. Some seem to think I am their pet project.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
