Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is a widow who enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Widowhood can be lonely
I joined several widow support groups on social media and have begun to notice a growing trend. I began seeing more posts about advice for moving on than I did about dealing with current feelings of grief. When I questioned the shift in focus in one group, I received a number of hateful responses so I deleted myself. I said I thought the group was for sharing feelings of grief and not about dating. A widower said he thought dating issues should be in a different group so he got it. Everyone else who responded said I was too extreme and they all wanted to know there was hope and they could be happy again.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Families
Barney Fife was two-timing Thelma Lou
Hindsight truly is 20/20 when it comes to THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW and deputy Barney Fife. Some fans of the television series are just now picking up on things that others caught during the sitcom's original run from 1960-1968. In the very first season Sheriff, Andy Taylor's right-hand man exposes himself as a cheater. It was done subtly and no one called him out on it. He proudly proclaimed that Thelma Lou was his girl but there was another woman that Barney was stepping out with on the sly.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Kirsten Storms is off for an indefinite about of time from 'General Hospital'
SOAP OPERA DIGEST is reporting that Kirsten Storms is officially temporarily off from GENERAL HOSPITAL. Viewers should keep in mind that although Maxie Jones said goodbye to baby Louise this past week that episodes of the ABC soap are taped in advance. This means that Storms had already begun her leave of absence prior to her character leaving Port Charles. Maxie is headed to Texas where her mother Felicia is caring for an aging aunt.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Chloe and Billy need to get over Adam
It’s been eight years since Billy and Chloe’s daughter Delia was struck down by Adam Newman. A lot has changed in Genoa City since 2013 but one fact remains. Billy and Chloe's hatred for Adam continues to motivate their actions. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has done a great job at redeeming the bad boy Newman in recent months. He rescued his niece Faith from the accident after she drove Victor's truck into a tree while drunk. Adam then saved her life by becoming her organ donor. He was even fo a short period trying to fight his feelings for Sharon and suggested that she and Rey work out their marital problems.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
The Haves and Have Nots fans are overwhelmingly disappointed with the series ending.
The series finale of THE HAVES AND THE HAVES NOTS has left many fans very disturbed. Tyler Perry has been increasing the violence over the 8 year run of the popular show and Neilson ratings indicate that viewership was down over 1 million from season 7. The only person left standing was Hannah and she will probably end up in jail or a mental health facility. Wyatt Cryer died of a drug overdose and his mother Katherine was strangled on her jail cell. David and Jeffrey were blown up by a bomb and Benny and Veronica were gunned down. Candace was drowned by Jim who was run over by Hannah with her vehicle.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Mariah finally surfaces on The Young and the Restless
Those who watch THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS have had one burning question during the past few weeks that may be soon answered. Everyone is wondering what happened to Mariah who has not been seen in any recent episodes. Viewers have been drawing their own conclusions as up to this point nothing has been revealed in the storyline that even offers a reliable clue. Previews for next week, however, give the first glimpse of the pregnant woman who has not been seen in a number of weeks.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Marla Gibbs reunited with Jackee Harry on DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Iconic comedic actress Marla Gibbs showed up in Salem when she was cast as the mother of Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) on NBC’s DAYS OF OUR LIVES. The 90 year old Gibbs portrays Olivia Price and she is full of as much sass as Mary Jenkins when she was on 227. On the NBC hit series Gibbs and Harry were neighbors who lived in the same apartment complex. This will be a reunion for the actresses who worked together as Mary Jenkins and Sandra Clark on the sitcom
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
John Anniston turns 87
Happy 87th birthday to John Anniston whose special day is July 24. For the past 36 years, he has been wowing soap fans as one of the most powerful men on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. The actor portrays Victor Kiriakis, who has been second to none except perhaps at times to Stefano Dimera. Victor started out in Salem as a behind the scenes sponor of a local drugs-and-prostitution ring, Eventually it was revealed that Victor was a full-fledged mobster, and his son Bo Brady was working for the Salem PD which was a conflict. Bo as well as Victor's daughter Isabella atr both deceased.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
On 'The Young and the Restless' Kyle's suspicions might lead to a trip to the LA fashion world
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A POSSIBLE OUTCOME THAT IS BEING EXPLORED AND NOT A GUARANTEE On Wednesday's episode of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS viewers were happy to see that Kyle Abbott was questioning Sally Spectra. He has no reason at this point to suspect Tara but his questions to the woman who wants his dad may lead somewhere. Kyle mentioned how Sally ended up with Summer's job and that his fiance left for Italy shortly after Ms. Spectra made a trip to the LA fashion world.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
'The Young and the Restless' viewers have strong opinions on Shaddam
Soap fans of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS have been making their opinions known regarding Mark Grossman and Sharon Case both on and off screen. The couple has been dating for close to 2 years and Case was seen wearing what looks like an engagment ring although no announcement has been made. Twitter and Instagram followers have been giving the duo best wishes and across the Internet, the majority of those who have weighed in agree that Grossman and Case make an adorable real time couple.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Victor triumphs over Sutton Ames on ‘The Young and the Restless’
Sutton Ames Victor Newman got the goods on Sutton Ames because this is the way things always work out in Genoa City. The Newman patriarch rarely losses when he sets his mind on a goal and this time he was determined to help Amanda prove that her grandfather was a murderer. Sutton is the one who set things in motion for Ms. Sinclair's father to die. Ames was caught on tape saying that he was not going to allow his unwed daughter's pregnancy to destroy his career so he ruined any chance that Amanda's dad would find her and her twin sister Hilary.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks