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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Grieving 101: When the tears won't stop
In a few days it will be 3 months since my husband passed away and today was a rough day. I have cried practically the entire day for various reasons.My 90 year old neighbor across the street passed away yesterday and my last memory of her is what triggered my tears. Two weeks ago an ambulance took her to the hospital on a rainy Sunday and I knew she would not return home. Instead of placing her on a stretcher as they had at other times, the paramedics brought her out of her home in a blanket.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
'Gunsmoke' characters: fun facts
GUNSMOKE ran on CBS for 20 years from 1955-1975 with 635 episodes. It is still the longest running prime-time television series to date and is now on the Saturday Morning lineup of westerns on MeTV. Let's take a look at the actors or portrayed the characters we watched on Sunday nights for so many years.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
The evolution of the Bradley girls on 'Petticoat Junction'
The television series PETTICOAT JUNCTION aired on CBS from September 1963 to April 1970. The action takes place at the Shady Rest Hotel, which is run by Kate Bradley,(Bea Benaderet) her uncle Joe Carson,(Edgar Buchannan), and her three daughters Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo, and Betty Jo who were portrayed by multiple actresses. The show was produced by Paul Henning, who was also responsible for GREEN ACRES, and THE BEVERLY HILLBILIES.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Ernest T Bass fun facts from The Andy Griffith Show
Howard Jerome Morris was born on September 4, 1919, and passed away on May 21, 2005. He was an American actor, director, and comedian, who had roles on THE TWILIGHT ZONE and THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR. He lent his voice to characters on the animated series THE JETSONS, THE FLINTSTONES. THE ARCHIES, GARFIELD AND FRIENDS, THE ATOM ANT SHOW, and many more. Morris is best known, however for his role as Ernest T Bass in THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Ronda Jeter portrayed several characters on 'The Andy Griffith Show'
MeTV has a page with a list of 10 of the children who had roles on THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. Missing, however, is an actress who had several important roles during the course of the series. Her name is Ronda Jeter and she was Opie's girlfriend. You can read about the other children by clicking on the following link.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Mrs. Beasley lives on post FAMILY AFFAIR
Mrs. Beasley was the doll that became famous because of the CBS television series FAMILY AFFAIR that ran from September 12, 1966, to March 4, 1971. Baby boomers, (those born between 1948 and 1964) grew up on that show and have many fond memories of Buffy, Jody, Sissy, Mr. french, Uncle Bill, and Mrs. Beasley. The doll became so popular that the Mattel corporation reproduced and sold many of the Mrs. Beasley's. The dolls can still be purchased today online and cost between $95.00 and $289.00 for originals from 1967.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
The Genius of Junior Walker
Autry DeWalt Mixon Jr. is a name that might not be recognizable but you have surely heard of Junior Walker. He is known to the world for his musical contributions and is best known for his 1964 hit SHOTGUN which was recorded as Junior Walker & the All Stars. Each time I hear this song in recent years, an image from the movie COOLEY HIGH comes to mind because this song was playing during a poignant scene.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Stress balls have multiple benefits
COVID-19 and sheltering in place have increased the amount of stress and anxiety that a lot of people are dealing with. There is a simple method that is available to everyone that reduces the tension and is quite inexpensive and perhaps in some cases even free. Stress balls are small round or oval-shaped objects, that are filled with a malleable gel, and fit perfectly inside the palm of your hand.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Five things you should not say to a grieving widow
My husbands death has affected me like no other death in my family. As I attempt to move on without him I have been surprised at the comments that family and friends have made. There are things that have been said to me by well meaning individuals that I would not say to another grieving woman. I am sharing them in the hope that someone else won’t go through the same.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
