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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Always expect the magic of the fog
I have a personal method of relaxation that has never failed me. The mysteries of the fog thread my needle whether I am actually in the midst of it or reading about it. I imagine I am standing on a cliff and can jump out into the mist that is so thick that it catches me and I am borne on the air itelf. My enchantment with the mist from low lying clouds began with a tale titled FOG MAGIC.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Humans
'General Hospital' actor Stuart Damon is dead at 84
Holywood is missing another legend with the news that soap veteran Stuart Damon has passed away at age 84 from renal failure. Entertainers and forme castmates are expressing their condolences to the family and their heartbreak that such a strong and enduring presence is no longer with us. The actor is best known for his role as Alan Quartermaine on the ABC soap GENERAL HOSPITAL but he got his start on Broadway and had a beautiful singing voice.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Balloon releasing deemed unsafe and illegal
On July 1 it will become illegal in the state of Virginia to release balloons into the air. The practice has been deemed unsafe for the environment as well as for small aircraft. There will be a $25.00 fine for those caught in the act in the Commonwealth. Other states including California, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, Tennessee, and New York, have also banned this popular activity. In Florida, it was determined that large numbers of balloons that were inflated with lighter-than-air gases posed a nuisance and a danger to the environment, marine animals, and wildlife.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Diamond White's fond childhood memory is the same for many women of color
Actress Diamond White has been portraying Paris Buckingham on the CBS soap THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL since November 2, 2020. On Friday night June 25, she sang a beautiful rendition of "The world's a better place because of you" during the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards. As she was singing there was a Memoriam with pictures of entertainers who passed away within the past year including Cicely Tyson and Larry King.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Ginger Grant's various portrayers on ‘Gilligan’s Island’
GILLIGAN'S ISLAND ran on CBS from 1964-1967 and continues to be popular today in syndication. Right now you can also purchase episodes on various streaming services. Fans know that Tina Louise portrayed movie star Ginger Grant in all 98 episodes and is the only surviving member of the original cast of the show. Louise, however, was not the first nor the last actress in the role of the sexy movie star who was actually modeled after Marilyn Monroe. The character of Ginger was sultry and her voice was similar to Monroe's when she sang Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy. Ginger's hairstyle and even her walk were inspired by that late sex symbol at the request of the powers that be.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Aaron D Spears receives Performer of the Week Award
Congratulations to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL cast member Aaron D Spears for a job well done. The talented actor has received the SOAP HUB Performer of the Week Award for his portrayal of Justin Barber. Last week on the CBS soap Justin knocked out Thomas Forrester after he said there was evidence that Vinny committed suicide and was not murdered by Bill and Liam Spencer. Thoms wanted to free Liam and Bill from jail but Justin had other plans. Mr. Barber used the Forrester heir as a sounding board for years of pent up frustration.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' are overwhelmingly against Cason marriage
GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers were just beginning to get used to Jason and Britt as a couple and now if rumors are correct the writers are going to marry Stone Cold off to Carly. Some viewers are hoping this will not take place but spoilers are already discussing the wedding party. Fans are hoping that nothing happens between the two whose friendship is rather unusual. Britt will be devastated if she has to take a back seat to Mrs. Corinthos and Obrecht is going to be off the chain. Liesl asked Jason his intentions towards her Britta and she will not want her daughter to have a broken heart. Britt may not have much time to live and fans don't want to see her last days filled with Carly Corinthos.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Prince William’s associates reveal he said “That bloody woman” regarding Meghan Markle
According to The Daily Mail the future king of England made a harsh statement regarding his sister in law Meghan Markle after the funeral of his grandfather Prince Phillip. Allegedly friends of Prince William (who were naturally not named) revealed the information. These are obviously individuals that the Duke of Cambridge believed he could be honest with and trust their silence. Instead one or more of them have leaked his private conversation to the press.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Humans
'General Hospital' fans await confirmation of "blind item" and so do those who watch 'THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS'
The past two weeks have been filled with anticipation for soap fans who watch two of the four remaining daytime soaps. It was announced that a"blind" item indicated a popular actress was walking away from her role and at first it was said she was on GENERAL HOSPITAL. The rumor mill suggested Laura Wright and later Kelly Monaco but nothing was ever confirmed. The next teaser suggested it might be Michelle Stafford or Hunter King from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Daytime drama fans are curious and want the truth but so far they are still waiting.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Rapunzel Rapunzel let down thy hair
Rapunzel is one of my favorite fairy tales. As a little girl, I recall my great grandmother often saying "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down thy hair that I may climb without a stair." I visualized what it would be like to have such long thick tresses that an individual could use my hair to climb up a tower. In one book version of the story. I read that the prince said "Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair that I may climb thy golden stair". This German fairy tale was recorded by the Brothers Grimm who collected folklore and used their talent to turned what they heard into their own version of the stories.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Fiction
Hunter King may be gone for good from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Monday's episode of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has had viewers talking all weekend. Online the show for June 28 has been available since Friday evening the 25. Dealing only with this episode and no rumors or spoilers it certainly seems as if Summer Newman is leaving Genoa City. She made her rounds and said goodbye to a lot of people and no one objected as viewers thought they might. Summer gave Lauren short notice that she was taking the job in Milan and even recommended Sally Spectra for her own position.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Maurice Benard and Jacqueline Macinnes Wood take home top Daytime Emmy Awards
Congratulations to Jacquline Macinnes Wood and Maurice Benard for winning the top honors during the Daytime Emmy Awards which were held Friday night June 25. Wood won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Steffy Forrester on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Benard took home the trophy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his character Sonny Corinthos on GENERAL HOSPITAL.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
