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Cheryl Petratos
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- Chicago, IL
- United States
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- I am an avid reader and love, love, love African-American romance!!!
- My Birthdate:
- November 27
- My Birthplace:
- Chicago
- My Hometown:
- ChiTown!
- My Favorite Website:
- http://myspce.com/chitowncheryl
- My Favorite Foods:
- Anything Italian, Greek...some good fried chicken...or corn! If it's smaller than me and can't run...I'll eat it! LOL!
- My Favorite Beverages:
- Diest Pepsi w/Lime, a shot of good Tequila!
- My Favorite Sweets:
- I'm diabetic...so sweet are not for me! but when I could...anything chocolate!
- My Favorite People:
- my fellow readers and writers! People w/no hidden agenda....people who are creative...and think outside the box!!
- My Favorite Books:
- When I'm with you,When a man loves a woman, Better Than...anything by Brenda Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Francis Ray, LaConnie Taylor-jones, Rocehlle Alers....the list could go on forever!!!
- My Favorite Movies:
- The Color Purple,Fried Green Tomatoes, any foreign and/or indy film
- My School or Alma Mater:
- Columbia College Chicago
- My Career:
- Social Worker
- My Accomplishments:
- Just being a good person...that deserves to be acknowledged...and it's hard work!
- Why I'm Here:
- Personal, Professional, To Network, To Make Friends, To Share Ideas, To Learn, To Change the World
- My Passion:
- Life! People,Books, Writing,Art,Music...just experiencing a new day!!!
- My Hopes:
- World Peace...a president whose good for this country..no matter what his/her color..the comeback of the family unit...less kids on the streets....
- My Dreams:
- Sama as My Hopes
- What Else?:
- I don't know! Sometimes I think I THINK too much!LOL! Is there such a thing?!
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TPL Member Blog Spolight: Featuring TPL Member "AngeeThePoet" and her writings— thanks for your contributions to the Community!
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Congratulations to Keith B. on his new book cover!
Thanks to Chester Elmore for this amazing artwork.
Thanks to Slain for this glorious add— One Love indeed!!! 
Thanks to Gary Williams for this great book cover! Nice job!!!
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WWI-Era Mass Grave Rediscovered In France
About 7,000 British and Australian soldiers died in the muddy fields around the French village of Fromelles during the first World War. A mass grave of 250 of those killed in 1916 was recently found near the town. Experts are now trying to identify the bodies and prepare them for burial in a new war cemetery in the heart of Fromelles.The Man Who Made You Put Away Your Pen
When was the last time you actually set pen to paper and mailed off a personal letter to someone? It's probably been awhile — and the man responsible is Ray Tomlinson. In 1971, Tomlinson changed the way the world communicated when he invented e-mail.'Mad Scientists,' Building The Future For 50 Years
If you've used a GPS system — or if you happen to be using the Internet to read this — you can thank DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. For 50 years, the smallish, somewhat secretive division of the Pentagon has been mostly off-limits to reporters. Now author Michael Belfiore has profiled the agency in a new book.Arlington Ladies Pay Tribute To Fallen Soldiers
The Arlington Ladies believe that no death should go unmourned. How do they make sure that happens? The group of women attend people's funerals, even though they don't know them. NPR's Petra Mayer caught up with a few of the ladies at Arlington National Cemetery during this week's Veterans Day celebrations.Obama Begins Visit To China
President Obama arrived in China on Sunday, as part of his eight-day tour of Asia. NPR's Scott Horsley talks to host Guy Raz about what President Obama is expected to discuss with Chinese leaders, as well as a report on the president's talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and Iran's nuclear program.Television Writer David Lloyd Dies At 75
One of television's most successful comedy writers, David Lloyd, died this week. He was 75. Lloyd wrote for Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and Dick Cavett. He penned episodes of Cheers, Taxi, Rhoda, The Bob Newhart Show, Wings and Frasier. But his most memorable work may have been on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. An episode he wrote called "Chuckles Bites the Dust" was cited by TV Guide as the funniest sitcom episode ever.Terra Cotta Warriors March Through Washington
In 1974, a group of farmers digging a well in central China stumbled upon a buried figure. It turned out to be one of an estimated 7,000 life-sized terra cotta warriors in an underground tomb complex. The warriors and a host of other figures were created for China's first emperor, Qin Shihuangdi. Host Guy Raz drops by the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C., to see an exhibit of the figures.Scared Of Planet Nibiru? NASA Would Like To Help
According to numerous sources on the Internet, three years from now a planet called Nibiru will collide with Earth, resulting in the extinction of the human race. This and other apocalyptic myths have NASA stepping up to soothe our fears.What The Future Holds When China Rules
British author Martin Jacques witnessed the decline of the British Empire over his lifetime. He predicts that Americans will have a similar experience as the power of the United States declines in the coming years, yielding to an ever more powerful China. He discusses his new book, When China Rules the World.In 'Prisoner,' Twisted Whimsy Flirts With New Fears
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August 29th marks the 3rd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Let us all take a moment to stop and reflect, remember, and pray for all those affected by the storm.
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Thanks so much for the b-day wishes! Today was the first day that electricity was restored to my home after hurricane Ike. So that was the greatest b-day gift a girl could ever have . . . .ROFLMBO!!! Again thank you and have an awesome weekend!
Your are most welcome! I am soooo tardy w/my Yahoo groups! I really wish I had more time to contribute to the coversations, but I love reading them!That's what happens when you belong to so many! But I love them all!
I am so glad to hear that you have everything under control and are ready. I know you Texas women can handle anything! You make sure to keep you and your family safe! I'm just getting into "The Grits", which I love by the way! We'll talk again soon!
Stay safe,
Cheryl
Thanks so much for thinking of me sis! Yes, hurricane Ike is headed my way. But we have secured our home and ready to withstand the winds and rain expected with this system.
thanks for letting me kno Wil....any suggestions about music downloading?
Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can help you!!! :-) Wil/TPL
Go check out the discussion Harlem Writer's has going on on his blog:
http://harlemwriter.blogspot.com/2008/08/virtual-book-tour-what-do-men-want.html.
Much love,
LaConnie
Not only do you love to read, but you're nice, too!!
Welcome to the Urban Book Lounge.
((((((((((HUGS!!!))))))))))
Much love,
LaConnie
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