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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Was King Charles warned of the arrest of the former Prince Andrew?
Was King Charles warned? On Thursday, February 19, 2026, UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (the former Prince Andrew) on his 66th birthday. At around 8:00 a.m. local time, six unmarked police vehicles arrived at Wood Farm, on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, which is Andrew's current residence.
By Cheryl E Preston12 days ago in Geeks
Easter Memory from 1977: The Saga of Yakety Jack
Yakety Jack the chocolate Easter bunny On Good Friday, 1977 the man I would later marry gave me a chocolate rabbit for Easter. His name, Yakety Jack, was on the box he came in and the packaging looked like a telephone booth.
By Cheryl E Preston12 days ago in Humor
The broken system of empty promises after gun violence
Each time there is a school shooting, gang or juvenile-related murder in America, the responses are always the same, but nothing changes. Local leaders, clergy, state, and federal officials all say, "This has to stop." They hold meetings, candlelight prayer vigils and have marches, but the shootings continue.
By Cheryl E Preston12 days ago in The Swamp
Four girls of the 1970s play by the rules
Girl Code Four teenage girls in the early 1970s, Marie, Celia, Cherrie, and Renee, abided by the girl code as they stuck together at a Saturday night party. They sat side by side in their chairs as the music played. How they loved to dance, especially when the "jam," the most popular song, was played.
By Cheryl E Preston13 days ago in Humans
The Cadbury Bunny arrived early this year
The Cadbury Easter Bunny is back The Cadbury Bunny television commercial appeared on Monday, February 18, announcing the Easter season. This advertisement used to show up about three or four weeks before the Spring holiday, but Easter is seven weeks away on Sunday, April 4.
By Cheryl E Preston13 days ago in Geeks
George Washington is the only president officially designated to be honored on Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day is not an official name Presidents' Day is the third Monday in February, but officially, the date has been set aside to honor only one US president. Although today all American presidents are saluted on this date, the federal observance has not been changed. George Washington, whose birthdate is the 22nd, is the only leader of the free world who is recognized by the US Government.
By Cheryl E Preston13 days ago in History
Sunday School: The purpose is evolving in some churches
What is the purpose of Sunday School? There is an old saying that if you don't know the purpose of something, you will abuse it. Around 1780, Robert Rakes of England established Sunday School to teach children to read, write, and learn biblical knowledge.
By Cheryl E Preston14 days ago in Education
Are Josh Swickard and Eden McCoy leaving General Hospital?
General Hospital cast skaeup possible There is breaking news or rather a rumor of possible shakeups coming. Belinda from Soap Dirt reports that a trusted General Hospital source says Steve Burton is not the only cast member leaving the ABC daytime drama. Allegedly, Josh Swickard and Eden McCoy are on their way out, and Kelly Thiebaud may be right behind them.
By Cheryl E Preston15 days ago in Geeks
‘Little House on The Prairie’ The reason Walnut Grove was blown up.
Little House on the Prairie starred Michael Landon and Melissa Gilbert. Longtime fans of the program about pioneer life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, have enjoyed reruns on streaming and retro networks. There are mixed feelings about the series finale The Last Farewell.
By Cheryl E Preston15 days ago in Geeks
