Are we going to call this meeting to order or what?” Brady Jackson leaned back in his chair and looked around the table. The other members of the Jackson family paused in their conversations. “I’m just curious what’s going on,” Brady explained. “Having a meeting suddenly, makes me wonder what’s up.” Andrew set his coffee
The Jacksons take a final bow
The Jacksons from the July 11, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
Life, a delicious treat
The Jacksons from the June 27, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
Andrew Jackson looked up from his newspaper as Rose appeared in the doorway of the kitchen still dressed in her familiar tattered housecoat and beaded leather slippers. “Good morning,” he said. “Aren’t you a sight for sore eyes. Coffee is ready. Help yourself.” Rose gave him an insincere scowl but brightened at the mention of
Calling all Mennonites, prepare the celebrations
The Jacksons from the June 13, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
“If anybody needs me I’ll be at the café!” Andrew Jackson opened the front door and stepped out onto the porch. He closed the door and stood for a moment, debating whether to take the truck or just walk the few blocks to the café. He glanced up at the sky which contained, for the
Making the case for a new lawnmower
The Jacksons from the May 30, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
“Here’s the thing.” Andrew Jackson leaned back in his chair and looked up at the leaves that were just beginning to bud on the oak trees in the backyard. “If I had a better lawn mower, then I would be more inclined to mow the lawn which would keep the yard looking neater and more
Breakfast on Mother’s Day
The Jacksons from the May 16, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
Rose Jackson stirred in her sleep, dreaming of better days. Sunshine, a warm temperature, and the lush greenery that normally heralds a lovely Manitoba summer were all part of the dream, along with the aroma of baking cookies and the sound of happy grandchildren playing in the yard. Better days indeed. In reality the temperature
A most interesting conversation about hockey
The Jacksons from the May 2, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
“I can’t believe all four of the top teams in the NHL have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.” Andrew Jackson put down the newspaper he was reading and picked up his coffee cup. Rose did not look up from the section of the paper she was reading. “Sometimes I wish I
The stupid things you read on the Internet
The Jacksons from the April 18, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
Good morning.” Jennifer Jackson spoke as she appeared in the kitchen of the apartment she shared with her best friend Kendra. Kendra was already there sitting at the table reading something on her tablet and eating a toasted bagel. She looked up as Jennifer entered the room. “Good morning,” she said. “If it is a
A ‘toast’ to spring at the local café
The Jacksons from the April 4, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
Andrew Jackson pulled his pickup truck into the last empty parking spot in front of the café and turned off the engine. He took off his sunglasses and laid them carefully on the dashboard, then opened the door and stepped out onto the street. A grey Chevy Silverado sped by and honked twice, once in
A question of ethics and integrity
The Jacksons from the March 21, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
It’s been a really good winter. I can’t deny it.” Brady Jackson set his beer down on the arm of the chair in his parents’ sunroom as he spoke. His father Andrew raised his eyebrows from across the room. “Not a lot of people gonna agree with you on that,” said Andrew. “The consensus is
Tractors and T-Rex’s
The Jacksons from the March 7, 2019 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator
Hey Gramma!” Little Allison Jackson lay on her back on the floor, tangled locks framing her face and bright eyes beaming out from behind wisps of stray hair. Her younger brother Andy lay next to her in a similar position, holding a stuffed tyrannosaurus in one hand and a toy John Deere tractor in the
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
