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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The Sailor's Weather Warning Proverb is in the Bible
The sailor's warning When I was a young girl, the adults had many wise sayings. I used to sit on my front porch in the evenings with my great-grandmother, whom everyone referred to as "Aunt Florence." Some evenings at dusk, she would say these words: "Red sky at night, sailors' delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning."
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in History
Seven Times I Found Twenty-Dollar Bills On The Ground
Blowing in the wind I went through a period of about eight months where it seemed I was always $20.00 short just after payday. I would recount my money and re-tally my expenses without luck. One day, I said Lord, I am going to recoup my funds with twenty-dollar bills. I did, seven times.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in FYI
On This Very Christmas Night
A haunting holiday song The Trans-Siberian Orchestra's song Christmas Canon Rock stands alone as a work of art. The comments beneath the YouTube video speak for themselves. People say they get goosebumps and cold chills when listening to the powerful vocals of Jennifer Cella.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
Holy Monday is when Jesus cleansed the temple of the money changers
Jesus had zeal for His Father's house Palm Sunday is celebrated one week before Easter/Resurrection Sunday. The next day is Holy Monday, also known as Great Monday, but what makes this date so special?
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in History
Joy to the World, the Lord is Come has a specific meaning
Joy to the World, the Lord has come Each year during the holiday season, a popular Christmas carol is Joy to the World. English Minister Isaac Watts penned the song in 1719. The Christian hymn is usually sung to an 1848 arrangement by American composer Lowell Mason.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
Family Matters: Steve Urkel's parents would be considered neglectful today
Where were Herb and Diane Urkel? What once was laughed at on situation comedies probably would not be aired today. Steve Q Urkel gave audiences lots of laughs on Family Matters, but there was a dark side hidden in plain sight. The nerdy kid's parents, Herb and Diane Urkel, by today's standards, would be considered neglectful.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
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 Preston3 months ago in History
