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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King James VI: Little-Known Facts About the Author of the King James Bible
James the infant king King James VI is widely known for the Bible translation that bears his name. The KJV is the most widely used of all versions of the holy scriptures. Who was this man who continues to be a controversial figure today?
By Cheryl E Preston8 days ago in History
Bill Mumy and Barry Livingston have been lifelong friends
A friendship that remained for six decades My Three Sons and Lost in Space remain favorite television shows for Baby Boomers who grew up watching them. Two cast members from these beloved series, Bill Mumy and Stanley Livingston, have revealed that they have remained lifelong friends. They also have not been involved in the scandals that have plagued other child stars.
By Cheryl E Preston8 days ago in Geeks
King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Princess Diana: Their lives were altered by the V word
King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla Shand-Parker Bowles seem to have found their happy ending, but it was a long and bumpy road. A lot of the drama that got them here could have been avoided if they were allowed to marry when they first fell in love.
By Cheryl E Preston10 days ago in Geeks
If you can January and February, you can March right on
My maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Ragsdale Prease, had a lot of idioms, wise sayings and adages she shared with us. One was about the third month of the year. She would say, "If you can January and February, then you can March right on".
By Cheryl E Preston10 days ago in Poets
March is the month with much folklore
The third month on our calendar is March, and there are quite a few little-known facts about this month. There are also old sayings that many baby boomers heard from their parents or grandparents. I will share a few that may bring back fond memories for some and be introduced to others for the first time.
By Cheryl E Preston10 days ago in FYI
Tony Geary: Why couldn't he get what he wanted from fans and executives of General Hospital?
Now that the third and final tribute to Anthony Geary is over, a question to ask is, why were General Hospital execs and fans so obsessed with Luke Spencer? Geary walked away from the soap in 2015 to retire and said he would not return.
By Cheryl E Preston10 days ago in Geeks
Jacqueline Jackson is an example of a wife who honored her wedding vows.
Jacqueline Jackson is now the widow of Jesse Jackson, who was a preacher, and a controversial civil rights leader, and a politician. This picture speaks a thousand words to many other widows and me. The Jacksons were married for 63 years, and through all of their challenges, they remained together. This is not easy when one is in the public eye.
By Cheryl E Preston10 days ago in History
Phyllis calls Daniel a traitor on The Young and the Restless
Will Daniel and Phyllis become estranged again? When is enough enough? It appears that Daniel Romolatti might be answering this question on Monday on The Young and the Restless. Phylis Summers will turn on her son and call him a traitor which is the pot calling the kettle black.
By Cheryl E Preston11 days ago in Geeks
What long-lost Horton will appear in 2026 on Days of Our Lives?
The Horton House is a home for everyone The Horton home on Days of Our Lives has turned into a hotel for family members returning to Salem and has become a haven for misfits. Tom and Alice Horton (MacDonald Carey and Francis Reid) raised their four children in the house, but now it has become the abode for blended families, in-laws, and strays.
By Cheryl E Preston12 days ago in Geeks
