Articles by Amy Shankland

Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve loved to walk my dogs. Seeing our pets’ joyful faces and furiously wagging tails, along with hearing their barks of excitement when I…

During a recent deep cleaning/decluttering session of our home, I paused in our laundry room and let out a dramatic sigh as I stared at one annoying object. “Honey ……

Dear Small Business Owner, I see, hear, and empathize with you. For almost 10 years, I’ve been in your shoes leading a small fundraising consultancy. We specialize in finding grants…

I’m big believer in the saying, “Never say never.” I received a reminder of this fact during a conversation with my husband John last week. As I was preparing to…

“When an Agent Retires” With his debt tendered and gun surrendered, Hands once steady and true may tremble a little now when out of view. For all the times his…

I was thrilled to be a part of the Noblesville High School Career Fair last fall. While I was there, I ran into a former co-worker of mine. This gentleman,…

As I drove home on State Road 19 from Cicero one evening last week, I looked over to see a house still decorated to the hilt with Christmas lights. You…

Last weekend was our monthly get together with a group of friends we affectionately call “Our Gang.” Well, at least it was supposed to be. I had eagerly told the…

Years ago, I wrote a column about what I believe is a true apology. I’m not talking about an “oops” apology, where we do something minor like bumping into a…