Cheryl E Preston
Bio
Cheryl is a widow who enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Features of my hometown
So many times we want to get away somewhere away from all things familiar but we need to appreciate what we have in our own backyard. I’ve lived in Roanoke, Va. since 1979. The Roanoke Valley also consists of the towns of Salem and Vinton. I’m sharing a few things about this area that make it special for me and my family. The cover photo is of the Blue Ridge Mountains that surround the area where I live from any local. They are always breathtaking and a highlight of surrounding neighborhoods. The cover photo is a view from just outside of Salem and the image below is near Vinton. I believe this showcases the majesty of the Roanoke Valley.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Humans
‘I Gotcha ‘ revisiting the hit song by Joe Tex
Joe Tex had hit records by being sexist only I did not know it at the time. I didn’t give much thought to “ Skinny Legs and All” (1967) even though I myself was teased for having thin legs. I laughed at his hit “Ain’t Gonna Dance No More With No Big Fat Woman”(1977). I never considering that some heavy set women might have been offended or ridiculed by others because of the lyrics. Along with many others in 1972, I thought “ I Gotcha” was cute.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Beat
False Prophets desired election to be overturned so their fake predictions would come to pass
In the aftermath of the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, there are Trump supporters who have been left bewildered. CNN interviewed several members of Qanon who said they expected a different outcome and were not sure what was next for them. There is also uncertainty within the Evangelical community because a number of trusted leaders assured their followers that Divine revelation assured them Donald Trump would have four more years in the White House. Now it has been revealed that some of these spiritual leaders and their followers wanted the election overturned so they could say the prophesies were correct.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in The Swamp
Joe Biden has the most racially and religious diversity in his cabinet
The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ushered in a new day in American history. If all goes according to plans those serving in the nation’s Capitol will look more like the citizens where make up this country than any time previously. It seemed as if overnight a fresh wind blew into the nation, but only 15 days prior to January 21, the White House was seized by domestic terroists. These Trump supporters attacked police causing one of them to die along with 4 other individuals. They climbed the walks, broke windows kicked in doors and erected a noose and chanted that they wanted to hang then Vice President Mike Pence.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in The Swamp
Kamala Harris and her blended family show Americans that we all can get along
Vice President Kamala Harris and her blended family are showing Americans that it is possible to get along in spite of differences. Harris is part Jamaican and Southern Asian/ Indian. She is a Christian Baptist who is viewed as an African American. Her husband Douglas Emhoff is Jewish and the new VP gets along really well with her stepchildren Cole and Ella who were named for jazz legends Cole Porter and Ella Fitzgerald. The children love her and call her Momala and this is exceptional as many children and their step parents do not get along.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in The Swamp
'General Hospital' February Sweeps Spoilers
Spoiler alerts for General Hospital promise that answers to several burning questions will come during February Sweeps. This should please viewers who are more than ready for certain storylines to come to an end. Right now fans are wanting Nina to find out that Nelle was her daughter and for Sonny to be revealed alive and well. There seems to be a secret between Finn and Jackie that will affect Chase, and the love triangle with Michael, Willow, and Sasha, needs some closure. There is also apprehension regarding the upcoming double wedding which is sure to have some surprises. Viewers also are waiting to see what sets Dante off and reveals he is being programmed.Here is what spoiler alerts suggest may take place next month.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Devon and Amanda will hit a big roadblock on “The Young and the Restless'
The Young and the Restless viewers were divided on Mishael Morgan returning to the show. Some fans wanted to see her new Amanda character with Devon while others thought it wrong for him to date Hilary's twin. At first, it seemed that Elena and Devon were solid and that Amanda might be paired with Nate or Billy. Some fans saw it all as smoke and mirrors and correctly said Hilary's twin would eventually be pointed towards her widower. The duo has been bonding and recently Amanda confided in Devon about her encounter with her birth mother.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Residents of India, the Caribbean, and American women celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris in unique ways
Vice President Kamala Harris is causing quite a stir around the world as she is being celebrated on 3 continents because of her historic victory. Harris was sworn in on Wednesday, January 2o, as the first woman, first African American, first African American female, first black woman from the Caribbean and the first Southeast Asian/Indian to hold the second-highest office in the land. The events of January 6, where Trump supporters stormed the White House did not dampen the mood for those who wanted to bask in this historic moment in time.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Viva
Abby may ask Mariah to be her surrogate on 'The Young and the Restless'
On The Young and the Restless Abby Newman/Chancellor and Mariah Copeland have been getting closer for quite a while. Their family dynamic is quite interesting beginning with Nick and Sharon being Faith's parents. Mariah is the child taken from a teenage Sharon at birth. This makes Faith her half-sister, Nick her stepfather, and his sister Abby her aunt through marriage. Abby is also Summer's aunt, which makes Mariah her stepsister and Faith her half-sister.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Zoom sing alongs are so 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and Donald Trump’s presidency brought out two very extreme and opposite reactions in Americans. Some citizens became filled with hatred and intolerance. This escalated until a mob of right wing fanatics were planning and plotting and carried out the storming of the White House. There minds were obsessed with overthrowing the government. Others in this nation had love and unity on the brain and wanted us all to come together as one. The slogan of the day became “ We’re all in this together.”
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Beat
Ridge catches Zende with Zoe on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
Spoilers from Soaps.com promise an exciting week on The Bold and the Beautiful for those who are invested in the love lives of Carter, Zoe, Paris, and Zende. Bad decisions will be made and Ridge will be forced to get involved. Forrester Creations is turning into the hot spot for romantic drama and things will be smoking by the end of the week. Nothing has been said as to whether Carter and Zoe's wedding will take place or be canceled, but the fur will fly as several confrontations are coming that will expose some major deception.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks
Martin and Greg could be love interests for Alexis on'General Hospital'
Alexis Davis continues to spin out of control on General Hospital but it's not all her fault. Neil, the man she was dating died in her bed of an alleged drug overdose. The love of her life, Julian Jerome was brutally murdered, and while drunk she slept with Ned Quartermaine. Traci tried to set her up to go to a rehab center, so she would not blab to Olivia that she was in bed with her husband. This caused the former DA to be sent to jail. The truth came out on Wednesday and now Ms. Davis is even more depressed. She really needs a man who will spend quality time with her who is not involved with another woman.
By Cheryl E Preston3 years ago in Geeks