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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War: the genius and the folly
War is an American band that hailed from Long Beach, California. The group formed in 1969 and quickly had crossover audiences because they utilized elements of soul, blues, rock, raggae, funk, jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, and psychedelia. They had a sound that was all their own and their music was both genius and humorous. War transcended racial and cultural barriers by having a multi-ethnic band line-up. The band's music is such that it inspired many mellow moods on a Sunday afternoon. I hope fans enjoy this trip down memory lane with some of their hits. The melodies are sure to move you and the lyric will put a smile on your face.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Marlon Jackson then and now
When Michael Jackson passed away in 2009, some of his younger fans said they were not aware that he was black and did not associate him with the famous singing siblings from the 1970s. This article is to acquaint those who don’t know with his brother Marlon who was one year older than the king of pop. Marlon David Jackson was born on March 12, 1957, at St Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana as the sixth of 9 children belonging to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He and his twin brother, Brandon, were several weeks premature and Brandon died 24 hours after their birth. Later Marlon said he was especially close to Michael and considered him as a replacement for his deceased twin.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
Randy Jackson then and now
The Jackson 5 officially became a group in 1965 with brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. Some fans may have believed that the other siblings have accomplished nothing on their own in recent years and were hanging on to Michael's coat tail but this is not true. Consider Randy, the youngest brother who was not allowed to join his siblings at this time because of his age. Seven Randall Jackson was born October 29, 1961 and is the youngest Jackson brother and the second-youngest Jackson child with his sister Janet Jackson being number 9. Randy first appeared with the J5 live in concert during a 1971 Christmas show that was held for blind children.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
I'm proud to be a one-man woman
As I read the stories of other Vocal creators I realize how vastly different we all are regarding romance. Writers are sharing that they enjoy threesomes, open relationships, and women boldly declaring they don't mind sleeping around. Increasing numbers of females are letting the world know that they desire to explore their sexuality the same way men always have. I am tossing my hat into the ring so to speak to write about being a one-man woman because there are still those who enjoy this manner of living. While celebrating alternate lifestyles it's important to not overlook the fact that some people do prefer having one partner for life.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Megalomania/Narcissistic personality disorder might be what’s ailing someone you know
I was recently watching one of the first episodes of I Dream of Jeannie where Major Roger Healy (then a captain) was bragging about personal possessions he did not have. Dr. Bellows the Air Force psychiatrist did not realize Roger believed the Genie, named Jeannie was going to use her magical powers to give him this grand lifestyle. The doctor thought the captain was probably dealing with megalomania. If you’ve not heard of this term that’s because it is no longer in use.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Psyche
Lost in Space: Mark Goddard and Jonathan Harris were friends away from the set
Lost in Space remains a cult classic The television series Lost in Space aired for 3 seasons on CBS from 1965 until 1968. Today, this television program continues to be a favorite on Retro channels like MeTV. In the first season of the cult classic, the plots were serious as the Robinson family navigated being lost in the atmosphere.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Mickey Guyton will make history during ACM Awards
Mickey Guyton is taking the country music world by storm and on Sunday night April 18, she will make history. Along with the legendary Keith Urban, the singer will co-host the 56th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. She will be the first black woman ever to host the big event. The program will be broadcast from three historic Nashville music venues — the Grand Ole Opry House, the Blue Bird Cafe and the Ryman Auditorium. This year will feature the most diverse set of nominees than any country music awards show in history. There was a time when the only African Americans who were successful in Country music were Clarence Carter and Charlie Pride. Thankfully things have changed and now a black woman has been included.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
A valuable lesson from the movie 'Purple Rain'
The 1984 hit movie Purple Rain starring Prince, probably would not be received as well today. In the film, both The Kid,(Prince) and his father are hitting women. When this movie first aired, I was 26 years old, had only been married for 4 years and knew nothing about domestic violence.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Black men are more at risk of dying from PAD
The man in the photo was my husband for 40 years who passed away at age 63 on March 7 of this year. This image is from 2015 when we took a walk in a local park. My husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in May of 2012 and the following year was told he had PAD which is the abbreviation for Peripheral Artery Disease. He did his best to stick to a healthier diet and increase walking and exercise. He eventually also quit smoking and monitored his blood sugar closely but now 9 years later he is gone. PAD is progressive but it's possible to slow it down and perhaps even reverse it.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Longevity
Become one with nature and improve your mental health
My oldest son recently took me on a two-mile hiking trail across a local mountain. When we got out of the car he asked me to listen and I smiled; We both took note of the complete silence because we were away from the sounds of the city. The air was fresher and my sinuses cleared up. My son age 39 walked just a bit slower and I picked up my speed a little and we found we were walking in sync with each other and were one with nature. As I strolled behind him my son's clothing seemed to blend in with the hues on the mountain and I was amazed.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Psyche
The 5 richest women in the world
Women are making strides in the business world every day and there are 5 of them who are on the list of the riches in the world, having reached billionaire status. Following are their statistics as well as some background information.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Psychometry: The ability to perceive the past by touching an object
Do you or someone you know have the ability to touch an object and feel you know something about it? If so, you, or they, may be operating in Psychometry. This word comes from the Greek psukhē, which means "spirit, or soul" and μέτρον, which is metron, or "measure". It is also known as psychos copy or token-object reading. This is a form of extrasensory perception that has been characterized as perceiving a truth by touching an object. There have been television shows where psychics hold a photo and can tell how the person died. Those who support psychometry assert that an object's past history.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Futurism
