Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Kimberly McCoullough may have reversed her decision about returning to 'General Hospital'
In 2019 it was announced that soap vet Kimberly McCullough would not be returning to her role as Robin Scorpio Drake on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital. Fans were wondering why Robin was not coming back to Port Charles in May for the annual Nurses Ball which came about because of her HIV diagnosis and the death of her boyfriend Stone Cates from AIDS. McCullough announced that she was retiring from acting and instead preferred to work behind the camera as a director. Now it appears she has changed her mind and may reprise her role as Robin in May.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Lola and Elena's lives might take a drastic turn on 'The Young and the Restless'
The Young and the Restless has a couple of female characters that they do not seem to know what to do with. Spoiler alerts are teasing that the dup might be about to make a drastic change in their lives. What is being suggested will not come as a big surprise to eagle eyed viewers who have been paying attention and expecting this alleged storyline to eventually play out between Lola and Elena. Lola Rosales has not been in a front-burner storyline since she broke up with Kyle. There really was no chemistry between her and Theo and their one night together went nowhere.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Black folk please stop the in-house racism
I have dealt with racist remarks from other African Americans my whole life. Ive been called a white girl, asked if I am mixed, was told I was high yellow, light bright and damn near white, and referred to as a paleface. My mother’s paternal grandfather was white but my mom only looked like a light skinned black girl. I came out of the womb lighter than both of my parents and anyone in my family except a great aunt. . My 3 children have their dad’s coloring which is a few shades darker than mine.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Motivation
Jethro Bodine and Max Bayer Jr. today.
The Beverly Hillbillies was a popular sitcom during the 1970s. It told the saga of widower Jed Clampet who struck oil on his property in the Tennesse hills and became a millionaire. He moved to Beverly Hills California along with his daughter Ellie Mae, his mother inlaw Granny(Daisy Moses) and his nephew Jethro Bodine. The Clampets never lost their country way of thinking and continued to eat food such as possum shanks, deviled buzzard eggs and owl soup. This was the basis for most of the laughs on the sitcom.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Not all pregnant women experience morning sickness and dizziness
Statistics indicate that 70% of pregnant women endure morning sickness which can actually happen at any time of the day. The entertainment business has given a false impression to viewing audiences that 100% of females who are expecting a baby are throwing up and fainting when it is not true. I can recall the first time I was expecting a child and my grandmother told me I was going to be very sick. She shared how she had been walking through the produce market area and threw up when she smelled fish coming from a nearby business.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Jacqueline Macinnes Wood return date announced for 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
Spoilers for The Bold and the Beautiful have announced that Jacqueline Macinnes Woods will soon be back in action on the CBS daytime drama. Wood gave birth to her second baby boy on February 21 of this year and while on maternity leave, her character Steffy and her daughter Kelly have been out of town visiting relatives. It's looking like Wood will return to her role in late May just in time to get in on May Sweeps according to spoilers. Based on the current situation with the Forresters, Spencers, and Logans, it seems Steffy will come back to town and be involved in a whirlwind of events.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Emme Rylan updates fans on her current situation.
When Emme Rylan was let go from General Hospital last December, there was an outcry from outraged viewers. Since 2013 the actress had portrayed Lulu Spencer Falconeri who is a beloved legacy character in Port Charles. Ryan previously portrayed Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless during her "Naked Heiress" days. Y&R had Rylan on a recurring status and she left the show because she desired a contract position. Ryland stepped into the of Lul that had just been vacated by Julie Berman and made the character her own.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Vocal creators learn a lesson from Michael Jackson
Writing is an art form and those who create with the pen or the click of the keyboard are artists. There is much that we can glean from the life and death of entertainer Michael Joseph Jackson. In the movie, "The Jackson's an American Dream' there is a scene where an 18 year old Michael is talking with his mother Katherine. He tells her how the music just keeps coming to him, especially in the wee hours of the night. If you are a natural-born writer you have probably experienced story ideas coming to you at any point during a 24 hour day. If you are not where you can begin creating an article you can at least get it started. If you are not near your laptop you can used your cell phone to at least get the title and perhaps a few lines in print and work on it later.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Grief is for the grieving
I was raised in a community where when someone passed away, the focus was on doing whatever you could to encourage the grieving family who is left behind. It seems that things have changed over the decades or perhaps I am only now becoming acquainted with those of different personalities. Since the death of my husband I have been overwhelmed by individuals who seem to borderline on being narcissistic and attempt to use me as a platform for their own personal sounding board. Some seem to think I am their pet project.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Sally confesses, Lola interferes, and Summer has a plan on 'The Young and the Restless'
This week on The Young and the Restless Lola, Sally, and Summer will all speak their minds in the hopes of changing their current situations. Initially, it will seem that their plans are not working out but who can say what the future holds. For now, Ms. Spectra will be heartbroken, Rey's sister will feel defeated and Kyle's fiancee is going to perceive that her relationship is in trouble.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Social Security Widow's Pension Is Not What You May Think
If you are a married woman over age 60 and receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits there is something you should be aware of. It's important that you be advised that if your husband precedes you in death you might not obtain any of his retirement benefits. At this current time, Social Security pays a one-time lump sum of $255.00 as a burial benefit to a survivor of anyone who dies who has paid into the system. This might be the only money you qualify for if your husband dies. Perhaps you have assumed that you will receive a widow's pension but there are some conditions that apply.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
My experience at the blood bank
In the early 1990s, there was a neighbor who spoke often about going to the blood bank which really was the local blood plasma center. I did not have a real understanding about this organization so my opinion was based on what I heard. Listening to this neighbor I assumed that this was a place where the homeless, addicts, and alcoholics went to get money for their next drink or drug. I envisioned older males who smelled of alcohol and were dirty and stinking were the main people who frequented this establishment.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Confessions
