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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Where Are They Now: Eddie Alderson portrayed Matthew Buchanan on One Life to Live
Eddie Alderson as Matthew Buchanan Where are they now? This question is often asked of former child actors. What have they been doing, and did they continue in the entertainment industry? Today, we take a look at the life of Eddie Alderson, who debuted as Matthew Buchanan on the ABC soap One Life to Live at the age of six in 2001.
By Cheryl E Preston6 days ago in Geeks
A Heavenly reminder of an important date
I woke up a little earlier than usual this morning and was editing some Vocal articles at 3:40 a.m. When I came across My Heart Still Beats for You I realized that it would soon be five years since my husband passed away. I decided I would re-share this story on March 21st, and as I saved my changes, I had a supernatural encounter.
By Cheryl E Preston7 days ago in Families
The Midnight Battle of Good and Evil
This poem was inspired by the original Disney animated film Fantasia. It ends as the demons who ruled the night flee as church bells ring, and morning dawns. This poem was also inspired by my experiences as a church prayer intercessor from 5-6 am for 4 years.
By Cheryl E Preston7 days ago in Poets
Shamrock House Plants have benefits
Shamrock Season is here The shamrock is a small three-leaf plant associated with Ireland and popular during Spring. You begin to see them sold in stores in March, which is the beginning of their season. There is much more to this foliage than a ground covering or being worn on a leprechaun's hat.
By Cheryl E Preston7 days ago in Earth
Haunted doll that is creepier than Annabelle
A Haunted doll? In 2014, I found a cloth rag doll at a thrift store one evening and decided to give it to my 3-year-old granddaughter, Jayla. The doll was in fair condition and had a few faded spots. She was wearing a long dress that looked like something out of the Antebellum era, and I visualized a little girl running through the yard playing with her.
By Cheryl E Preston8 days ago in Horror
This Little Light of Mine was written to praise Jesus
The subject of the light There are television commercials that use the chorus of This Little Light of Mine. The song is also used as a lulaby for children. I grew up at a time when children sang this song in church and it was understood that the "light" was Jesus Christ.
By Cheryl E Preston8 days ago in History
Vocal Creators it's time for Spring cleaning
It's time for Spring cleaning on Vocal Hello, fellow Vocal creators. With the season changing from Winter to Spring and the recent announcement about changes to the platform, I decided this was the ideal time to get things in order. Perhaps you should consider some Spring cleaning for your own articles.
By Cheryl E Preston8 days ago in Writers
The Andy Griffith Show: The two Arnolds who were Opie's friends
Two boys named Arnold in Mayberry While watching reruns of The Andy Griffith Show, viewers will notice that Opie Taylor (Ronnie Howard) had many friends during the 10-year run of the series. These include Johnny Paul, Howie, Fred, and Jimmy.
By Cheryl E Preston9 days ago in Geeks
The Exorcist instills fear, but Christ gave authority over evil. Content Warning.
Another version of The Exorcist is coming Different cultures have their own methods of dealing with the supernatural. This article is based on my experience and is not intended to guarantee anyone the results they will have should they encounter evil spirits.
By Cheryl E Preston9 days ago in History
