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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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Jobs & Careers > Employers Motivating employees: Is money or recognition more appreciated?: 24 of 39
Let's not kid ourselves here. The main reason people work is to make money. It is an essential part of life. It is amazing yet very rare to actually find a job that you enjoy doing and where you feel you are making the amount of money you deserve.Having been in both the position of the employer trying to motivate and the empl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Manners and morals of today's children and teens: 47 of 74
Manners and morals must be taught consistently to children starting when they are babies and first learning to communicate. There are many different parenting styles today but no matter which one is used there is no excuse not to teacher your children to use their manners and implement actions that follow positive moral belie... More..
Relationships & Family > Talking with Teens & Children Recognizing our own beauty through the love of our children: 2 of 3
When I look into the mirror I see a 40 year old woman. She is short at 5 feet, 40 pounds overweight, long thin brown hair with the gray definitely coming in, basically someone tired and old. My life, which I am happy with and very lucky to have, consists of taking care of others with my five children, husband, both parents be... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Acquiring dogs: Adult or puppy: 18 of 26
There are many decisions to make when contemplating adding a new dog to your family. A few of these would be what breed would best fit your family, a small, medium or large dog, how much time is available to spend with the new dog and whether the new dog should be an adult or a puppy. A few ideas to consider when deciding on... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Fire and my experiences: 37 of 44
I was four-years-old. My father had taken myself and my two sisters to the pool in the apartment complex that we lived in. I heard my mother saying that she needed a break because she had been up all night with my new little baby brother. It was approximately 3:30 p.m and we were having a wonderful time. I remember being in t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Animals: 70 of 82
Let me set the scene for you so you can enjoy the full effect of this humorous little story that definitely was not humorous at the time. I wish I had pictures to go along with it, but then my mother would definitely disown me and kick me out of my own house.My senior parents moved in with us recently. They are both in their ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Ways kids can help animals: 12 of 13
It is a great idea to show your child different ways to help animals. They will not only learn responsibility, compassion for others, but also will learn that their actions can actually make a positive difference in another's life. Introduce your child to animals when they are young. Start with some very simple acts. 1. Set u... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Telemarketers: 37 of 40
Telemarketers; to dread or to enjoy? That is the question. Since I am a person that tries to find the positive and humor in everything, I vote for the latter. Why not make telemarketers regret calling you instead of the other way around. I am a stay-at-home mom and I take care of my elderly parents. I do not have the time or ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Border Collie: 13 of 14
I have been a dog owner for over 35 years and can't imagine my life without a dog. I have had many different dogs from mutts to purebred and by far my two favorite dogs have both been collies. I have had the pleasure of living with a collie as both a child and as a parent with children.As I was growing up, my older brother ga... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Why thinking before you speak is important in a relationship: 40 of 42
Whether the relationship is with a spouse, child, friend, etc. it is always important to think before speaking. Words are a valuable tool to communicate emotions in a positive manner. But they can also be used negatively and can hurt a person worse than a physical blow.In the heat of the moment, it is so easy for negative, vi... More..