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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Dear Young adults, please give older folk a break
I will be 63 on my next birthday and unfortunately am turning into my grandmother. She would be attempting to say one thing and something absolutely different would come out of her mouth. She would call my brothers and me by the names of our cousins and become so frustrated she would smack her hand against her leg and say "Oh sh*t. I am now dealing with the same. I was at Burger King this morning and my grandsons asked for Hash browns. My granddaughter told me she wanted French toast sticks but when I was placing the order I said "A five piece" and French toast sticks would not come to mind. Thankfully the person taking my order knew what I wanted and finished my sentence for me.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Humans
Werner Klemperer and Kim Hamilton’s interesting relationship.
Werner Klemperer is best known for his lovable character of Colonel Whilhelm Klink on the television series HOGAN’s HEROES. Klemperer was a German Jew born on March 22, 1920 and he died on December 6, 2000. He was a stage actor and singer who twice won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1968 and 1969. Werner Klemperer shared his Jewish herritage with cast mates John Banner (Sergeant Feldwebel Hans Georg Schultz) , Leon Askin (General der Infanterie Albert Burkhalter), Howard Caine , (Major Wolfgang Hochstetter), and Robert Clary as French Army Corporal Louis LeBeau.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Philippe Wynne's tragic life and death
So often we enjoy the music of individuals and groups but have no idea of the pain they may have endured. Television shows such as CENSORED, BEHIND THE MUSIC,and UNSUNG have told some pretty horrific stories about those who entertain us. You can also find out about the lives of popular musicians and singers by searching the Internet. I was recently listening to Knee Deep by Parliament/Funkadelic where Philippe Wynne had a lead part. I recalled that he had died young from a heart attack and decided to research his story. I had no idea of the harsh life he lived and the tragedies that befell his family.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park is considered an oasis within city limits. It is a "large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C." This park was created in 1890 by an Act of Congress and today is administered by the National Park Service. Rock Creek Park is a true a gem within our nation's capital. The park is 1,754 acres and the third national park to be designated by the federal government.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Cats are purrfect pets for helping us heal body and soul
If you are a pet owner, you might be healthier than you realize as research indicates that owning a pet can save money in medical bills, Animals are therapeutic and studies also indicate that cats specifically have amazing healing powers, that help humans. One report from Australia indicates that $880 million per year is saved on medical bills by those who own cats and German research indicates that about 6.6 billion a year was saved.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Petlife
Cats are proven to help humans deal with grief
After my husband died I reluctantly purchase a cat from a local shelter. I recalled how being given a puppy helped me move forward after the death of my great grandmother. At that time I was only 17 and had slept in the same bed with great grandma. Even so there were teenage things to think about like boys and dates so I moved along quickly without much thought. This time my husband , whom I had been with for 45 years passed away and I did not really think a cat could help but I decided to try.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Way down yonder in the Pawpaw patch
When I was a little girl, my maternal great grandmother used to sing various songs throughout the day. One of the lines she often sang was to the tune of Ten Little Indians and was the chorus from a folk song called The Pawpaw Patch. The chorus was:
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Back up off of my resting bitch face
I have an oblong face, thick lips, large teeth, and a long, flat nose. All of this creates an illusion that I am mad when I am not. I was reminded of my "resting bitch face" shortly after my husband died. A woman I went to elementary school with had attended junior and high school with my spouse. She found out about his death weeks later on Facebook. Instead of offering condolences and leaving well enough alone, she posted something that annoyed me.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Irene Ryan was successful prior to ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’
Irene Ryan is best known for her comedic role of Daisy Mae Moses, AKA Granny Clampett on the hit television series THE BEVERLY HILlBILLIES from 1962-1971. Ryan portrayed her character as a wise-cracking, shotgun toting. moonshine making woman who lived by the code of the Tennesse Hills. Granny owned Confederate money and truly believed the south would rise again. The actress embodied the character of Granny body and soul and gave her fans many memorable moments. THE BEVERLYHILlBILIES can still be seen in syndication on cable networks and also streaming services such as Hulu and Roku.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Billie Hayes from 'HR Puffenstuff' and 'General Hospital' has died
Actress Billie Hayes passed away in April of natural causes in a Los Angeles hospital at age 96. You might not recall her name or even her face but children from the 1970s and 1980s will recognize her iconic voice. Ms. Hayes was best known for portraying Witchie Pooh on Sid and Marty Krofft's television series H.R. Puffinstuff on Saturday mornings on NBC. Witchiepoo had a distinctive cackle and animated actions that kept fans entertained during the show's one year run in 1969-70.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
