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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Frank and Jesse James were once Robin Hood in the midst of their crime sprees
There are many legends and myths within the truth regarding the infamous outlaws who were the James brothers Frank and Jesse. They were the sons of a preacher who turned to a life of crime. Jesse was shot down at the age of 34 but Frank, after serving a stint in prison moved in with his mother and lived to be 72 years old. The siblings were part of the James/Younger gang which had fluctuating membership over the years but at one point consisted of Jesse and Frank, along with the Younger brothers Cole, John, Bob, and Jim.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
‘The Wreck of the Titan’ foretold the sinking of the Titanic
The RMS Titanic was a luxury steamship, that sank in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912. This tragedy took place during the ship's maiden voyage in the North Atlantic off the coast of Newfoundland. The Titanic ran into an iceberg with 2,240 passengers and crew on board. More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the disaster and countless articles, movies, and books, have been produced and written on the subject. There is one publication however that was penned 14 years prior to the Titanic sinking. Some believe this was a premonition of future events but the author has another explanation.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Cremated ashes and how to transfer them to an urn
ouAt 11:30 last night, a family friend called me and asked an interesting question. I had told him that my sister in law had ordered an urn for my husband's cremated remains so he wanted to know how I would get the ashes from the box that now holds them into the urn. I had not really thought about it but I told him I supposed I would simply pour them in. His next question was if I were supposed to contact the funeral home to take care of this and I said I had assumed my business with them was concluded once they presented the box of ashes to me.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Cold Therapy Can Be Therapeutic
Cryotherapy may be beneficial Cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, involves exposing the entire body or specific areas to cold temperatures for therapeutic purposes. This method is most commonly used for pain relief, reducing inflammation, and speeding up recovery from physical exertion. When you apply cold to your body, several physiological responses occur.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
The recurring death. Top Story - April 2021.
The death of any loved one is difficult and healing can be hindered by simply taking care of business. I vaguely experienced this with my mother and my grandmother but it's almost unbearable now that my husband has died. We spent 45 years together which is 5 years shy of being half a century. He has only been gone about 3 weeks but it feels like an eternity. Each time I believe I am having a good day something happens that causes me to feel as if he has just died all over again. It feels like smooth sailing and then waves crashing down over and over again taking my breath away before they subside.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Serena and Jeannie II all you need to know
Bewitched and I dream of Jeannie were 2 of the most popular television programs during the 1960’s. Each show was about a woman who was different because she was not mortal but was in love with a human. Bewitched ran from 1964 until 1974 on ABC while I Dream of Jeannie was on ABC from 1965 until 1970. Both main characters Jeannie and Samantha had look alike relatives who often wreaked havoc on their lives. Let’s take a closer look at these mischievous women.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Candy Canes: The Origin and Religious Significance
Candy Canes Are a Holiday Staple Candy canes are a staple of the holiday season, but how much do you really know about them? Unsurprisingly, more of these candies are sold between Thanksgiving and Christmas than at any other time of the year. Many people use them as decorations on Christmas trees, while others give them as treats. The sugary sticks used to exist exclusively in red and white but can now be found in various colors.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in History
Mama cat chose to adopt me
I guess I would have been called the cat lady back in the day because I once owned 14 of them at one time. They were not in my house but lived outside. Over a period of time I would say I probably owned at least 24 cats. My story today took place when I was 14 years old so I have no original pictures. The cover photo, however, is an almost exact replica of my "Mama cat," If you have read any of my recent pet stories then part of this tale will be familiar.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
'Bewitched' television series 10 little known facts
1.Inspired by the big screen Bewitched was a television series that ran for 8 seasons on ABC from 1964 until 1972. Sol Saks the creator admitted in several interviews, that his script for the pilot episode was inspired by two films: Bell Book and Candle, and I Married a Witch. Both movies were owned by Columbia Pictures, which also owned Screen Gems, the company that produced Bewitched. This is why Saks was not worried about there being problems from his obtaining his plot from the two movies.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
