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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Port Charles residents enjoy the calm before the storm on "General Hospital"
Port Charles residents are breathing a collective sigh of relief on GENERAL HOSPITAL because Cyrus Renault has been taken into custody. They should not get too comfortable because this is simply the calm before the storm and some secrets are about to be revealed that will change everything.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' rumor mill suggests Laura Wright might be leaving
The rumors regarding Laura Wright began even before Wes Ramsey departed GENERAL HOSPITAL. Fans were curious as to whether or not the popular actress would remain on the ABC soap or follow her boyfriend of 4 years out the door. Now, spoilers are discussing the possibility of Wright's exit but at this point it is only speculation and nothing may come of it. Even so, this is big news and social media is buzzing about the possibility.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
The night I experienced culture shock
When my husband and I had been married for only a few years, he began taking me to nightclubs on the weekends I felt at home because the other couples and individuals who frequented these clubs were for the most part working-class black folk having a good time just like us. I enjoyed dressing up, fixing my hair and makeup, and going out with my spouse. Around 1987 my husband started going out alone on occasion or with my youngest brother.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Confessions
A high school pep rally gave me one of the greatest social shocks of my life
I entered high school at age 14 and was not prepared for what was about to happen to me. In order to get to the story let me give you the background. I was 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 85 pounds. I was the only African American student who was tall, skinny, light-skinned, and extremely shy. I felt awkward and out of place because no other black girls looked like me. The white girls came in all shapes and sizes but out of about 30 black girls in the school, I was the only one who looked like me.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Confessions
Jeff Kober is out as Cyrus on 'General Hospital'
It's time for Port Charles residents to begin picking up the pieces of their lives and moving forward. Soap Dirt has confirmed that Jeff Kober is out at least for now on GENERAL HOSPITAL. For viewers who were weary of Kober's character destroying lives, this is great news. Once Peter August was dealt with fans of the ABC daytime drama began bracing themselves that the end for Cyrus was near and they were correct.On Wednesday his character Cyrus Renault was taken from GH and being sent to a prison hospital. As he was leaving he stated to Laura that she would see him again so there is a chance that the bad guy could return in the future. His reign of terror is over but there is fallout all over the place that will take time to heal from.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Michael Ralph portrayed numerous characters on 'A Different World'
Michael Ralph was recycled on A Different World If the name Michael Ralph does not ring a bell his older sister actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) might be more familiar. Michael's face however might bring back memories from A Different World which ran on NBC from 1987-1993. Whenever pictures surface of the cast there are always the same main characters. Dawn Lewis ( Jaleesa), Jasmine Guy,(Whitley), Kadeem Hardison, (Dwayne), Sinbad,(Walter), Glen Turman, (Colonel Taylor), Cree Summer, (Freddie), Lou Meyers, (Mr. Gaines), and Darrel Bell, (Ron).
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Sally and Tara turn up the heat on Summer on 'The Young and the Restless'
Tara and Sally will meet at Chancellor Park on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and attempt to finalize their plot to get Kyle to fall in love with his baby mama. Sally suggests that when Summer takes the job out of the country it will be her own doing. It sounds like Ms. Spectra believes that she and her accomplice will apply the screws until Summer is so distraught that she runs away. Phyllis will talk to her daughter and advise her to keep her eyes on Tara even saying that Mrs. Locke reminds her of herself and Kyle's mother Diane.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
When your tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear the sound
One of the pitfalls of writing is obtaining a viable audience. Everyone who writes desires for their tree to fall in the woods and for there to be someone who hears it. Unfortunately for writers, there is always the possibility that no one will hear your tree hit the ground and that there will be no sound. In the photo, my son and I were walking on a trail when we came to this tree that had fallen.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Journal
Austin's motives are being revealed on 'General Hospital
The Q connection The big question for those who watch GENERAL HOSPITAL is related to the identity of Dr. Austin. The way the storyline is shaping up it looks like he might be a Quartermaine. He has been taking an interest in Michael and the ELQ board meeting which is what has viewers believing he is related to the Q's. This could be accurate or all be circumstantial in order to throw viewers off. Spoilers teased that reliable sources said the new doctor would have a connection to a prominent Port Charles family. The descendants of Edward and Lila are at the top of t
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
The Boys: Where they are now
Where are they now is a common question regarding musical acts of days gone by. During the late 1980s teenage girls were singing and dancing to the sound of THE BOYS who were similar to a young NEW EDITION. The four singing siblings even sang their hit recording Crazy on an episode in the fifth season of the NBC sitcom A DIFFERENT WORLD. They portrayed a group called Mice to Men which was a play on the hip hop group Boyz 2 Men. The brothers Tajh, BiLal, Khiry, and Hakeem Abdulsamad, made up the group and freely dished on what they thought about each other.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Former One Life to Live actress dies after a tragic accident
Tragedy has taken the life of a popular soap star and the entertainment world is mourning the death . Lisa Banes an actress who once was on the ABC daytime drama ONE LIFE TO LIVE was involved in a fatal hit and run accident on June 4. Her manager David Williams said the following: “We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing. She was a woman of great spirit, kindness, and generosity and dedicated to her work, whether on stage or in front of a camera and even more so to her wife, family, and friends. We were blessed to have had her in our lives,”
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' women suffer consequences of unwise decisions
Carly Jax and Michael both have questioned Sonny’s widow about her future and her response has been to stare them down. GENERAL HOSPITAL spoilers have teased that Mrs. Corinthos is not going to want to give up the power and respect that she has been getting used to. There is also the fact that Sonny will eventually return to Port Charles and regain his memory.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks