Author: Mary Jane Hanson

One recent evening, my husband and I went out to see the movie, Return to Me. This romantic comedy is the tale of a young man, Bob. He loses his wife, Elizabeth, in an automobile accident. Grace, a single young … Read more

With spring approaching, I decided to wash our winter coats. It is not unusual for me to leave items in the pockets by accident. That's why I had my husband check his coat pockets and empty them. When the washing … Read more

The following story is not newsworthy, but if it were, the article might read: "Careless homeowner damages lawn." If the newspaper asked for our side of the story, this could be our reply: "We did not intend to kill the … Read more

Several years ago, during Advent, I received a special gift. It was precious, although not rare or expensive. A card, beautiful tissue paper and ribbon did not accompany this gift, which was one that couldn't be purchased anywhere for any … Read more

Recently I discovered that I was having difficulty reading letters and numbers on the computer screen. Four years ago I had a similar experience. I was having difficulty reading smaller print in any form. The letters were not clear. I … Read more

A month ago, before Christmas, our family settled into a restaurant for supper. The children tried to convince us to let them have a soft drink with their meals. We would not let them order a soft drink. Supper arrived, … Read more

Just ten days ago, we watched television coverage of New Year's Eve celebrations. The television networks marked this historic event by providing images from every continent on the globe. People could be heard shouting "Happy New Year" in many countries … Read more

As I write, the new fall television schedule is just underway. People are talking about a new television show called Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Our family has enjoyed the programme for about one week. The concept behind the … Read more

God must have spent a little more time on you. In all of creation, all things great and small, You are the one that surpasses all. Country singing group Alabama sings the lyrics of this love song. I am impressed … Read more

Recently I read an article from the July 24 edition of Saskatoon Star-Phoenix about "Trophy trees for those who just can't wait. They're full grown, they're huge, they give a prized, old-world look to your home and you don't have … Read more