Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys writing about current events, history and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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The Handwriting is on the Wall origin
The handwriting on the wall Perhaps you or someone you know has used the phrase "The handwriting is on the wall," which indicates that something is coming to an end. This is often said about businesses before they go under.
By Cheryl E Preston30 days ago in History
Baton Twirling has mental and physical health benefits for seniors
Baton twirling offers many benefits I had not thought about twirling a baton in many years until today. This morning, I was walking in my backyard when I noticed a small black metal pole. I had walked past this item for many days, but this time, I picked it up.
By Cheryl E Preston30 days ago in Lifehack
John Gilchrist embraces portraying Mikey in the Life Cereal Commercials
"Give it toMikey, he hates everything." "Hey Mikey, he likes it." These words are from the Life Cereal Commercial, where a little boy named Mikey (John Gilchrist) was eating a bowl filled with the product. This was one of the most popular television commercials from the 1970s.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in Geeks
Psych: The running joke of Gus looking like Bud from The Cosby Show
Binge-watching Psych on Peacock, I realized how often Burton Guster (Dulé Hill) was asked if he were Bud/Kenny (Dion Richmond) from The Cosby Show. The fans noticed the resemblance from day one and often pointed out that Hill and Richmond looked alike.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in Geeks
‘The Omen’ and Harry Spencer Stephens 50 years later
The Omen was an American/British horror film released in theaters in June 1976 and turns 50 this year. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office hit, grossing more than 60 million in the United States, and was named one of the top movies of that year. Harvey Spencer Stephens portrayed demon seed child Damien Thorne, who was believed to be the Antichrist.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in Geeks
Where Are They Now: Eddie Alderson portrayed Matthew Buchanan on One Life to Live
Eddie Alderson as Matthew Buchanan Where are they now? This question is often asked of former child actors. What have they been doing, and did they continue in the entertainment industry? Today, we take a look at the life of Eddie Alderson, who debuted as Matthew Buchanan on the ABC soap One Life to Live at the age of six in 2001.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in Geeks
A Heavenly reminder of an important date
I woke up a little earlier than usual this morning and was editing some Vocal articles at 3:40 a.m. When I came across My Heart Still Beats for You I realized that it would soon be five years since my husband passed away. I decided I would re-share this story on March 21st, and as I saved my changes, I had a supernatural encounter.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in Families
The Midnight Battle of Good and Evil
This poem was inspired by the original Disney animated film Fantasia. It ends as the demons who ruled the night flee as church bells ring, and morning dawns. This poem was also inspired by my experiences as a church prayer intercessor from 5-6 am for 4 years.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout a month ago in Poets
