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My name is Lori Salsgiver and I live in Harmony, PA. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO. I moved to PA a little over a year ago because my husbands mother was very ill and he needed to be with her during her last months on this earth. I really like

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Enlightenment: 8 of 203
I will not let my past dictate my future.I will choose to carve my own name in history.I will not be influenced by negative people.I will choose to live and reflect positively.I will not allow race or color to cloud my judgment.I will choose to live in accord with all people.I will not burn any bridges before I walk on them.I... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Teenagers and body image issues: 4 of 31
Billboards everywhere encourage young women to be thin and pretty. Magazines we read display the latest fashion trends and how to apply your makeup correctly. TV ads promote sex and the desired image. Men are pushed to look like over worked out monkeys. They have to have the bulging biceps and the clean cut hair. Our marketin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Adoption: My experiences of being adopted: 9 of 41
Adoption is a wonderful gift for any child. Adoption creates an atmosphere of stability and normalcy. There isn't a worse feeling on earth then to feel that your not apart of a family. It hurts to constantly be standing on the sideline looking in on a family wishing you were apart of it! To look out the window across the stre... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why did my parents abuse me?: 2 of 8
Parents abuse children for many reasons. Whether it is cyclical, alcohol problems, or anger management issues. I came from a family where both of my parents abused me. I was fortunate to be rescued and put up for adoption. For a long time not a day went by where I didn't think about why my parents abused me. I used to blame m... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to tell if you're asking for too much from a marriage: 1 of 4
You should not ask what you would not give of yourself. You should ask yourself if you are giving all that you can to your marriage. Unfortunately we live in a selfish world where people seem to think more about what others can do for them, then what they can do for others. In a marriage we complain about what he/she is not d... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to date your spouse: 11 of 39
Dating your spouse does not have to include an elaborate dinner date or going to the local theater. Dating your spouse can be done in the comfort and convenience of your home. Let's face it, we all have hectic schedules and deadlines at work we have to meet. We are driving our kids from point A to point B constantly that by t... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life You, your spouse and World of Warcraft: A semi-healthy relationship: 5 of 17
World of Warcraft has engulfed the attention of over 10 million online players across the world. It's an easy game to get addicted too and an easy way to blow an entire day. With any relationship you must understand ones desires for fulfillment and entertainment. Some play online games to pass time, some play to meet others o... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Intellect or attractiveness?: 2 of 6
Brains supersede beauty. However, society has created this circle around beautiful people and offers them preferential treatment. It is possible to have both Beauty and Brains but our society elaborates more on beauty. Take advertisements and magazine articles; they constantly show you beautiful sexy people and display articl... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Meeting the man who became my spouse: 7 of 19
I met my husband while sitting under a tree during the beautiful Barrens sunset. Yes, we are one of the couples that met playing World of Warcraft. It's an online Role Playing Game. I was taking a break when out of the blue another player came up to me and asked if I wanted to run an instance with him. I gladly excepted becau... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Are virtual relationships taking precedence over real life relationships?: 17 of 39
Virtual Relationships have created a comfortable atmosphere where individuals can meet without the pressures of image and judgments. Advertisements for singles websites pop up on virtually every website you visit anymore. TV ads have started to point people toward Match.com and eHarmony.com promising consumers that they can h... More..