Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
Stories (1981)
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Amazing Grace: the history behind the popular song
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Country singer Garth Brooks sang Amazing Grace during the Inauguration of Joe Biden. For many, this was not unexpected for the 46th President of the United States. Amazing Grace is a popular song that is heard often at funerals, in real-time as well as reel-time. It seems to be the song of choice in times of crisis such as in the aftermath of the terrorist attack during 911. There is also a rich history behind the origin of this hymn/folk song. The words to "Amazing Grace" were penned in 1772 by English poet and Anglican clergyman John Newton and was officially published in 1779. Newton wrote Amazing Grace from his own personal experience.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Martin Luther King Jr. and the love he lost
In 1973, R&B group Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes had a hit single titled The Love I Lost. I thought of this tune today after reading a story about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a love he lost from his college days. The tale is quite tragic because there was only one reason 19-year-old Dr. King and Betty Moitz could not marry.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Humans
National Bootleggers Day is January 17
Disclaimer Alcoholism is a serious disease and there is nothing funny about it and making your own spirits is illegal in this nation. Having said that this article takes a lighthearted look at the art of moonshining and is in no way promoting the sale of illegal liquor so please enjoy it for what it is.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Proof
How to allow yourself to cry and grieve when someone you love dies
This poem and article is not to treat, cure, or diagnose any emotional illnesses. This is information which may be beneficial to some who feel that others around them don't want them to grieve a loss.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Motivation
Radishes may relieve respiratory problems
I grew up in a county where everyone had a garden and ate healthy, except me. My cousins and friends would grab veggies straight out of the garden and eat apples, plums, pears, cherries, and persimmons right off the trees. For whatever reason, I had a strange appetite and no desire to eat fruits and veggies. As I got older and began understanding the role nutrition plays in our overall health, I began trying and enjoying more fresh foods. There are vegetables that I will eat when they are together in a garden salad, and radishes just happen to be one.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Parsley is a super food you need
Parsley is loaded with benefits When it comes to nutrition, there are no quick fixes or miracles in a bottle. There are, however, certain foods that pack a lot more nutrition than others and are considered superfoods. One of these is parsley.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
'I Got Your Goat' the meaning behind the phrase.
I got your goat-literally People in days gone by often say “ I got your goat” when they have annoyed or tricked someone or gotten the better of them in a situation. These words have been used in modern times similar to playing an April Fools Day joke. This phrase is not used so much now, but it can be heard on occasion. When I was a child if an individual told a tall tale they would say to the person who believed the story, "I got your goat."
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Bourbon in moderation has amazing health benefits
If you are prone to alcoholism the information you are about to read will not benefit you and may cause more harm than good. This article is not to encourage the drinking of alcoholic beverages and neither is it a guarantee to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure any health-related issues. This article is only to provide facts from the medical community that when properly applied might help some individuals live a longer healthier life. Please consult your health care professional as alcohol does not mix well with many medications.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Proof
‘Little House on The Prairie’ The reason Walnut Grove was blown up.
During the sheltering in place because of the coronavirus, many Americans have been watching a lot of TV. This has brought about a trend towards viewing old favorite television series from the 1960s, 1970s. and the1980s. One that is pretty popular is Little House on the Prarie which starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert. Longtime fans of the program about pioneer life in Walnut Grove Minnesota have enjoyed the trip down memory lane and new viewers have been added who were not originally familiar with the show.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
New Year's Wisdom from Angel Kitty in 'Toy Story That Time Forgot'
Greet the world with open arms Toy Story That Time Forgot is a 2014 animated short made for television based on the Toy Story movies. In this cartoon, it's Christmas Day, and Bonnie is playing with her toys.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Original Soul Train Dancer Adolfo 'Shabba Doo' Quniones passes away at 65
Adolfo Gutierrez Quiñones, AKA Adolfo Gordon Quiñones was born on May 11, 1955, and died on December 30, 2020, at his home. His professional name was Shabba Doo, and he was an American of Peurto Rican and African descent. If the names don't ring a bell his face should be familiar because of his success in various factions of the entertainment industry. Shabba was a dancer, choreographer, as well as an actor. Quiñones is perhaps best known for his role as Orlando "Ozone" in the 1984 breakdancing film Breakin' and the sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Sunflower seeds and how they affect your health
Sunflower seeds are a delicious snack that is fun to eat and also are good for you. This product of the nut family is technically the fruit from the sunflower plant also known as Helianthus annuus. .Botanically speaking, however, seeds from sunflowers are a cypsela which is a "dry single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary of which only one develops into a seed, as in the daisy family". When the shells are removed, the edible part is called the "meat", the sunflower kernel or the heart. In 2018, the global production of sunflower seeds was a staggering 52 million tons. Ukraine led with 27% and Russia was second with 25%. The United States, however, is number 10 on the list with 9%.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
