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About me - Amy Denney

I am the fifth child out of seven. I also have a twin sister.

I have five children; four boys and one girl. David is 20, Sarah is 14, Austin is 13, James is 9 and my baby Andrew is 6.

I am very devoted to my two dogs. I have a 5 year old rat terrier mix boy

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Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Twin-speak: How twins communicate: 1 of 2
There have been a lot of studies done on twins and how they communicate with each other. My twin sister and I have even been a part of a few of theses. By doing this, I was in a position where I had to take a conscious serious consideration of our not only sibling relationship but also our twin relationship. It is hard becau... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: The Bold and the Beautiful: 1 of 2
The Bold and the Beautiful was created by Lee Phillip Bell and William T. Bell and first aired on March 23, 1987. It is an intoxicating soap opera that really gets it's viewers hooked which can be testified by the quote from Wikipedia stating, "The show reaches around 450 million viewers daily being the #1 drama series in th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you see the world from the half empty or half full perspective?: 16 of 30
Growing up I was always one of those "glass half full" kind of girls. I was always so lucky and everything always seemed to just work out. As I got older, that glass sure did start looking pretty empty. I think it has a slow leak. Intellectually, I know that the only person that can make me miserable or ensure that I fail at... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives In-laws are not always bad: 8 of 15
There have been many movies and stories based on the horrors that in-laws have inflicted upon the lives of the unsuspecting new daughter-in-law. We all instinctively know that when one of our friends starts off a story with, "Let me tell you what my mother-in-law did yesterday." that there is a 98% chance this story is not g... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Friends don't get the joke? When you have a sense of humor and your buddies don't: 6 of 11
I just watched in awe as the scene unfolded in front of me. It was like looking at a mini me. My six-year-old daughter had my strange sense of humor. Her best friend had come home after school with her. They were so cute playing dolls in her room in their little imaginary world. The conversation went something like this. Bea... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Breeders or dog owners: Who is more responsible for the excess of abandoned or sheltered dogs?: 20 of 36
The responsibility for the excessive number of homeless abandoned dogs in shelters and pounds is truly shared between both the breeders and dog owners. Of course it is not fair to generalize because there are very good breeders who insist on contracts so that the puppies that they sell are spayed/neutered and if it does not ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting What do grandchildren expect from grandparents?: 4 of 7
As I contemplate the expectations a grandchild may have for their grandparents in the world today, I keep going back to what I expected and the roles that my own grandparents played in my life. Nurturer - Someone that shows unconditional love. A grandparent does not judge or discipline but listens and advises. Supporter - Gr... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Tips on teaching children to be self-reliant: 10 of 17
Self-reliance is a very important life lesson that all children need to learn. As a mother of five, it is very heart-warming and satisfying to knowing my children need me; but, it is so much more important for them to know how to take care of themselves when I am not around. Toddlers - Start with little things. Build their s... More..
Sciences > Surgery Donating your body to medical science: 3 of 5
It is such a personal decision for most people when it comes to, for lack of a better word, the disposal of their body after death. There are so many options and so many considerations. Many peoples' religious beliefs dictate the ceremony that surrounds their death. The wishes of their family is also a factor. A lot of peopl... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Caring for your elderly parents: 14 of 23
Caring for your elderly parents can be both rewarding and very hard. Throughout a person's lifetime, there are many stages that parents and children must pass through. If you are lucky enough to get to the stage where you are now the caregiver for your parents then a change in perception is necessary. The first thing that yo... More..