Articles by Amy Shankland

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…

Dear Jonathon and Jacob, I know you’re adults who are out on your own now. I love to see it and witness the steps you’re taking to be successful and…

Some readers may recall my recent column about my disdain for group texts. But sometimes I loathe my cell phone in general. Perhaps I’m not alone. I met up with…

Longtime readers know I have a new book coming out next year. Happy and Solo at Church – Light Your Fire and Worship with Joy will be available through Elk…

I’m sure many of us have been struggling this week with the early arrival of winter. Technically, winter doesn’t begin until Dec. 21, but if you’ve lived in Indiana for…

Thanksgiving – an entire day dedicated to expressing our gratitude for our blessings in life. I believe in the whole “it’s not happy people who are grateful but grateful people…

Today I’ll share more thoughts about my part of a recent pilgrimage to Italy for the Catholic Jubilee Year, a time of grace and reconciliation that only happens every 25…

When I wrote about my quiet house a few weeks ago, I mentioned that this rare phenomenon happened before I left for Italy. Longtime readers know that a trip like…