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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Ash Wednesday: All you need to know
Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday is the beginning The annual Mardi Gras in New Orleans concludes on the day that is referred to as Fat Tuesday. This is a day of gluttony and eating meat because the following day, Ash Wednesday, begins a time of fasting and prayer.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in History
Christians are denouncing the title, but still serve Jesus
A change in identity In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of believers in Christ who say they no longer identify as Christians. This is happening for several reasons. The first is that some who use the title believe in the teachings of Christ, like Jane Fonda, but do not believe He died for their sins, which is the basis for Christianity.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in History
Presidents' Day replaced separate celebrations in February
Presidents' Day replaced two February observances When I was a schoolgirl in the early 1960s, we observed the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and George Washington on the 22nd. Lincoln's birth date was never a holiday, but teachers had us draw pictures of both US leaders, and we learned about their contributions.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in History
Josh Taylor portrayed Chris Kositchek before he became Roman Brady
Salem long past Days of Our Lives, longtime fans, we are about to take a trip down memory lane to Salem, long past in the late 70s. Younger viewers of the soap know that Josh Taylor has portrayed Roman Brady since 1997, when he took over for Wayne Northrop. Some fans may not realize prior to that, he originated a beloved character named Chris Kositchek and was in the role from 1977 to '87.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in Geeks
Rob Reiner portrayed Joe on The Andy Griffith Show
Rob Reiner showed up in Mayberry The news that Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were murdered by their son Nick has rocked the world. The beloved director and actor was best known for his role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on All in the Family (1971-1979), but his career encompassed so much more.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in Geeks
March Wind Proverbs and Folklore About the Third Month
March Wind Folklore There is much folklore associated with March, starting with the wind. There is a saying: "March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. ”This is an English proverb that often is shortened to "April showers bring May flowers."
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in FYI
Did Jesus ride one or two donkeys into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?
Hidden in plain sight Each of the four Gospels tells the story of what today is known as Palm Sunday. This is described as Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the first day of the week before his crucifixion.
By Cheryl E Preston3 months ago in History
