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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Making the wrong decisions can be costly
They say truth is stranger than fiction, and in my family, that's true. My mother did not leave her house to anyone when she died in 2003. Her home became heir property to be split between my younger brother, me, and the three children of my middle brother, who had died in 1992.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout 3 hours ago in Confessions
Small Wins Can Lead to Huge Victories
Close to two weeks ago, I woke from a nap, stepped off the bed, and fell over onto the nearby chair. This moment in time has forever changed me. I wondered if I had a mini stroke as I struggled to get up and walk. The loss of control was humbling as I pondered my future.
By Cheryl E Prestona day ago in Motivation
Six Seven (67) is nonsensical but popular
Generation Z (Gen Z) is those born between 1997 and 2012. Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha) is listed as 2010 to 2024, so there is some overlap. There is a term, 67, pronounced Six Seven, currently being used by the latter group that some adults are trying to make sense of.
By Cheryl E Preston2 days ago in Geeks
Rock Creek Park: The meaning behind the hit song
In 1975, Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds had a hit record Rock Creek Park which rose to number 37 on the Billboard charts. The song was based on a location within the city limits of Washington DC. where the group was formed.
By Cheryl E Preston3 days ago in Beat
Cold medications with the ingredient Doxylamine succinate can be dangerous for seniors
Last Sunday, I took a Kroger-brand nighttime cold medication similar to Niquil, something I have done for the past 30 years without a problem. I was not familiar with the antihistamine Doxylamine succinate, which is the ingredient in the sleep aid Unisom.
By Cheryl E Preston6 days ago in FYI
