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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'Green Acres' 10 little known facts
Green Acres was a sitcom that ran on CBS from September 15, 1965, to April 27, 1971. During its 6 years on the air it was a fan favorite and the characters became endeared to those who tuned in each week. You can currently watch Green Acres in syndication on MeTV and also on the ROKU channel. Let's take a look at 10 interesting facts about the show that may not be well known.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Grief may affect your appetite in several ways
Grieving is a process that is not one-size-fits-all but it can affect your appetite. When I got the news that my brother drowned in 1993, I went 24 hours without eating anything except half of a Kentucky Fried Chicken biscuit. I was in shock and had no appetite but eventually, I began eating normally again. The death of my husband of 40 years also affected my appetite but in different ways. At first, I did not have a desire to eat and family and friends kept telling me that I should. For the first week, I felt as if I had eaten a huge meal and was never hungry. I did force myself to drink water, juice, and eat a little but I could not consume food as I did previously.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Petgreens have triple benefits for felines
House cats can be amazing pets but if they never go outdoors, they miss several important benefits of the outside world. They are not partaking of the fresh air, sunshine, and exercise that are enjoyed by felines who can live and or play outside of a house. There are 3 community cats in my neighborhood who are orange, black, and gray. For the past 3 years I’ve watched them being fed by neighbors, sleeping on my back porch, going back and forth between houses, and roaming the streets. They walk, run, climb trees and play and most importantly eat grass.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
If you enjoyed the original Twilight Zone series then you will absolutely love Alfred Hitchcock Presents
During the pandemic I found myself watching a lot of METV and experienced a wonderful benefit. I began enjoying the original episodes of the Twilight Zone and also Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Often when I fell asleep, I would wake up and not be able to tell which program was on. This was because many of the same actors were on multiple episodes of both television series. If you enjoy the old black and white television programming from the 1950s and 1960s and were a fan of The Twilight Zone, you will really enjoy watching Alfred Hitchcock presents. The reverse is also true.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Grieving people need support and not marching orders
This article is not for everyone but it is indeed for those who become overzealous in an attempt to be helpful. Grief 101. Never tell a grieving person what they need. We are all individuals and handle situations differently. Just because a method worked for you does not indicate that it will benefit everyone. Always suggest an idea and allow the other person the right to say yes, no, or maybe. Someone else’s grieving process is not supposed to be your pet project. It’s not about you. While you may have first hand experience with the death of a beloved pet, best friend, spouse, child, or parent or other loved one you can never know exactly what another human being actually needs.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Grief can strike at any moment
I am finding that since my husband passed away that writing about aspects my experiences is the best therapy. I can share what I am dealing with and hopefully help someone else who may find themselves in this unfortunate situation. I have been blessed to have people calling and checking on me and my daughter and grandchildren spending extra time with me. I know that there are benefits to counseling sessions but I also must face a harsh reality. There will be moments when the pain of grief will randomly show its ugly head and all I will be able to do is bear it.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
10 Fascinating facts about Tabby cats
Animal shelters are filled with adult cats as well as kittens who are tabbies and are waiting for their forever homes. I am thinking of adopting one or 2 to be my companions now that my husband has passed away. Tabby cats have distinctions that make them unusual so let's take a look at some fascinating facts about tabbies.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
Pictures are indeed worth a thousand words.
I met my husband in April of 1976 when he was 18 and I was 17. I was tired of guys always teasing me about being skinny and yet on the flip side trying to get into my pants. I was harassed constantly for being a virgin and told that I was "scared." This only made me more determined to find someone who appreciated me for not giving it away. When I met Michael Preston he shared that he had already had 2 girlfriends who had babies that were not his and he was looking for a girl who had not given it away to every guy and who would be faithful.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
The silent heartbreak from divorce
I was going through my Facebook page and looking at pictures of my husband and myself. These give me comfort as he passed away recently. I also noticed photos of my daughter and her husband when they were very young and a realization came to mind. If I share my photos from time to time this will be accepted because I am a widow. Those who divorced through no fault of their own are expected to move on and act like the past never happened. If my daughter or any other divorcee continued to share photos of themselves with an ex, people would think they were crazy but their past is as valid as that of those whose spouse has passed away.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Fun facts about April
April is the 4th month on our calendar is the season of spring. Hibernating small animals are waking up at this time and there are 2 celebrations that often but don’t always take place in this month. Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox on March 21. It can arrive in late March or early to mid April. Passover is determined by the Jewish lunar calendar and like Easter can show up in either the second or 3rd month of the year. In the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers it was in the month of April when the birds, bees, and barnyard animals began coming to life as the snow on the mountain melted.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Why widows sense their deceased husband’s presence
Forst of all let me clarify my position. This article is not about seeing ghosts or spirits or hearing voices. It’s not regarding doors banging or thinking your deceased spouse is trying to make contact. I believe that once an individual’s spirit leaves his or her body, they are in eternity and don’t have permission to return to the earth. I do not negate anyone’s personal experience but share mine in order to help someone else. Let me also add that until you have walked in the shoes of an individual whose husband or wife has passed there is no way for you to understand why they feel as they do.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
