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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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 Prestonabout a month 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 Preston2 months 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 Preston2 months 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 Preston2 months 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 Preston2 months 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 Preston2 months 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 Preston2 months ago in Education
‘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 Preston2 months ago in Geeks
Beyond the Gates airs a repeat episode on Monday, but the rest of the week is explosive
Beyond the Gates weekly highlights February 16 to 20 During the week of February 16 through 20, on Beyond the Gates, Fairmont Crest residents will have business as usual. Lives will be disrupted by betrayals and secrets will be exposed. In other words, it's a normal day.
By Cheryl E Preston2 months ago in Geeks
