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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Biblical truths you may not hear from a pulpit
Don''t be kept in the dark This article is not to discourage anyone from attending Sunday services or tithing. This information is to inform so that should you find yourself in certain situations, you will have appropriate answers.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
The Reason Linus Drops His Blanket in A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas holds a special meaning A Charlie Brown Christmas debuted on CBS on December 9, 1965. In later years, it began appearing on ABC and now can only be seen on Apple TV+. If you are not a subscriber, you can watch for free for a few days around December 25. It's not the same as when millions tuned in at the same time on CBS and ABC, but at least the holiday special can still be enjoyed.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
Jingle Bells was written for a minstrel show
Jingle Bells is not a Christmas song I asked a clerk at a local store why there was no Christmas music this year. The young African American man began telling me that he could not deal with the rotating songs during hsi shift.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in History
Ash Wednesday: All you need to know
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday is the beginning The annual Mardi Gras in New Orleans concludes on the day that is referred to as Fat Tuesday. This is a day of gluttony and eating meat because the following day, Ash Wednesday, begins a time of fasting and prayer.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in History
Christians are denouncing the title, but still serve Jesus
A change in identity In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of believers in Christ who say they no longer identify as Christians. This is happening for several reasons. The first is that some who use the title believe in the teachings of Christ, like Jane Fonda, but do not believe He died for their sins, which is the basis for Christianity.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in History
Presidents' Day replaced separate celebrations in February
Presidents' Day replaced two February observances When I was a schoolgirl in the early 1960s, we observed the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and George Washington on the 22nd. Lincoln's birth date was never a holiday, but teachers had us draw pictures of both US leaders, and we learned about their contributions.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in History
Josh Taylor portrayed Chris Kositchek before he became Roman Brady
Salem long past Days of Our Lives, longtime fans, we are about to take a trip down memory lane to Salem, long past in the late 70s. Younger viewers of the soap know that Josh Taylor has portrayed Roman Brady since 1997, when he took over for Wayne Northrop. Some fans may not realize prior to that, he originated a beloved character named Chris Kositchek and was in the role from 1977 to '87.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
Rob Reiner portrayed Joe on The Andy Griffith Show
Rob Reiner showed up in Mayberry The news that Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered by their son Nick has rocked the world. The beloved director and actor was best known for his role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on All in the Family (1971-1979), but his career encompassed so much more.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
