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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Jake from State Farm all you need to know.
Every year there are memorable television commercials that air during the Super Bowl. In 2011 during the big game, a really cute ad aired for the State Farm Insurance company. A wife catches her husband on the phone at 3:00 AM and when she asks who he is talking to he replies “ Jake from State Farm". The unbelieving spouse takes the phone and asks Jake what is wearing. When he replied “Khaki’s the wife says that ‘she’ sounds hideous, assuming Jake is a woman trying to disguise her voice. The man in the role of Jake, the State Farm representative initially was Jake Stone an actual employee of State Farm in Normal Illinois. He won the role after answering a casting call.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
The Yellow Rose of Texas was a woman of color
I was recently watching the 10 episode show Texas Rising and was intrigued with the character, Emily West, a woman of mixed racial heritage. At the end of the final episode, clips were shown of the actors who portrayed the characters, images of the real people, and a brief history. I was surprised to find that Emily, also known as Emily Morgan was the inspiration for the popular song, The Yellow Rose of Texas. I had never associated the color of the rose with the hue of the woman's skin but suddenly it all made sense.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
“The Jackson 5” The Love You Save Has A Secret
Stop-The Love you Save may be Your Own "The Love You Save" was written and recorded in March of 1970 by "The Corporation." This group included Deke Richards, Alfonzo Mizell, Berry Gordy, and Freddie Perren. These men wrote hits for The Jackson 5 and other Mowtown artists.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Beat
Drink Water Or Die
This is the time of year when dehydration is a huge factor but it does not have to be. Something as simple as drinking water can prevent so many problems and people simply will not do it. I have watched men working in the sun until they tanned and sweating and never see them take a drink of any liquid. Already I have spoken to or been told of individuals this month who refused to drink water and now are dealing with serious situations. The coronavirus is raging and this is no time to go to the hospital if you don't have to. Making sure you are properly hydrated will prevent heatstroke, kidney stones, kidney failure, dialysis, hospitalization and or death.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Longevity
Sagging pants have a dark history rooted in American slavery and rape
Sagging pants history Young men in America began wearing sagging pants during the 1990’s. Unlike other fads that come and go this one style has stuck around for 30 years. The origin of this fashion statement has a dark history that many people might not be aware of.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Styled
Juneteenth Facts You Might Not Know
Juneteenth has a purpose You may be about to take part in Juneteenth, but are you familiar with the details surrounding this yearly summer event? There are many fascinating layers to this special occasion that probably are not widely known. Juneteenth is an annual African American celebration that is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, Cel-liberation Day or Freedom Day.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in The Swamp
Marvin Gaye's "Whats Going On" was inspired by police brutality against (white) hippies
It began with the Hippies "Hippies" come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but the word often conjures up images of white males in the 1960s with long hair, wearing bell bottoms, and getting high. This story is related explicitly to Caucasian hippies who were abused by the police in the early 1970s. Their situation led to the hit R&B song What's Going On, being released in 1971.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Beat
From Decoration Day to Memorial Day
Memorial Day began as Decoration Day but this term is seldom used now. I can recall my grandmother and others of her generation saying Decoration Day but as a child, I did not ask why. I now know that originally this was a day to “decorate” the graves of American war veterans. Memorial Day as we call it now is now a federal United States holiday. The purpose of this date is for mourning and honoring all military personnel who died serving in the US Armed Forces. I can remember my grandma and others placing flowers on the graves of our relatives who fought in WWI and WWII. This was also a time to check in the graves of nonmilitary loved ones. We had no cemetery caretaker and men from our small African American church volunteered to upkeep the area.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Serve
Jeanne Cooper Before She Was Young And Restless
The Young and the Restless icon Katherine Chancellor was a one-of-a-kind, iconic character on The Young and the Restless. Younger fans may not know this, but Jeanne Cooper had a fantastic career before becoming famous as Kay Chancellor. There are some facts that her greatest devotees may not be aware of. As popular as she was for four decades on Y&R, her prior resume is very impressive. This famous woman's life began when she was born Wilma Jeanne Cooper on October 25, 1928. She passed away on May 8, 2013, at age 84, and spent 40 years on Y&R before her passing.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Geeks
The evolution of Bat-girl
Bat-girl beginnings Bat-girl was birthed through DC comics as the female superheroine counterpart to Batman. She was introduced in 1961 as Betty Kane by Sheldon Moldoff and Bill Finger. In 1967Betty was replaced by Barbara Gordon who eventually became identified as Batgirl, without the hyphen. This character made her entrance in DC Comics #359, The million dollar debut of Batgirl, in January 1967.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Geeks
There are no birthdays in heaven
Some things should be self-explanatory and certain issues should be elementary my dear Watson, and so simple that even a child understands. Facebook, however, is bringing out a follow the leader mentality where people post trending sayings just because someone else does it without checking the validity of what is being shared. One specific issue that continues is posts where dead people are wished a happy heavenly birthday.
By Cheryl E Preston6 years ago in Humans
