Category Archives: Family

HAPPY THOUGHT #57: Being a human canvass :)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

The arts contribute magnanimously to what makes a culture what it is. For Mothers Day, thanks to Matti McLean and his “The Human Canvass Project,” three generations of women got to be expressions of Matti’s living, beautiful, colourful paintings! Canvass: … Continue reading →

Posted in God, Grandparents, Kids, Mom, Mother's day, Parents, Videos | Tagged body painting, good grief guru, Happy thoughts, Human Canvass Project Toronto, Matti McLean, Shawna Percy-MacDonald, The Human Canvass Project, Toronto artists, what's happening in Toronto | 2 Comments

HAPPY THOUGHT #56: Being models for a day

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Thanks to Heart to Heart photography who invited my daughter and I to be models for a day in Hamilton. We felt like princesses for the shoot, and the photos are incredible keepsakes for our family. Interested in a mother/daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Happy thought, Kids, Mom, Only-parent, Single mom, Single parent, Widow | Tagged Heart to Heart photography, mother daughter photo sessions, photography hamilton, Stephanyie Hamilton | 2 Comments

Shawna’s IGNITE WATERLOO talk! “He died by…” (video)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by admin

A 5 minute talk using 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds. That’s the Ignite Waterloo challenge. I had the privilege of rising to the occasion at a sold out Ignite Waterloo event this past February. Since then, a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping, Death, Grief, Marriage, Perspective, Spouse, Stigmas, Suicide, Videos, Widow | Tagged #211, #kids help phone, depression, global mental health statistics, good grief guru, Ignite Waterloo, Laurier University, Shawna Percy-MacDonald, Suicide, Suicide prevention council, suicide statistics, Waterloo, WRSPC | Leave a comment

Chubby baby skit – Happy 4th birthday Alexis!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by admin

Happy 4th Birthday Alexis! Here’s a look back to the Chubby Baby Skit your Auntie Joy did on you when you were only a few days old. What good laughs we’re having, in the present, and looking back at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthday, Family, Kids, Remembering, Videos | Tagged Alexis 4th birthday, Birthday, Cubby baby skit, good grief guru, Shawna Percy-MacDonald | Leave a comment

Two siblings share about their father’s suicide (video)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by admin

In this 7 minute video documentary, siblings Levi and Bree McAllister speak out about their father’s suicide. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Share on Linkedin Pin it on pinterest share via Reddit Share with Stumblers … Continue reading →

Posted in Coping, Death, Family, Kids, Parents, Stigmas, Suicide, Videos | Tagged Bree McAllister, dad's suicide, Levi McAllister, suicide of parent, The Story of Rearview Memories, TWLOHA | Leave a comment

Baby boomers and suicide -> in the Toronto Star

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

Thank you Don Gillmor, for sharing about the loss of your brother to suicide, and exploring the possible reasons why Baby Boomers are the highest risk cohorts for suicide. In my article, Seniors rank highest demographic for suicide in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparents, Parents, Suicide | Tagged baby boomers, baby boomers and suicide, Don Gillmor, Shawna MacDonald, Shawna Percy-MacDonald, Suicide, Toronto Star | Leave a comment

HAPPY THOUGHT #53: Rob & Joanna Teigen’s book -> 88 Great Daddy-Daughter dates

Posted on February 5, 2013 by admin

As if being on vacation for over two weeks in Barbados wasn’t great enough, I was further pampered when I arrived home to a package sent to me from author Rob Teigen. Inside were three books: 88 Great Daddy-Daughter dates, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Kids, Parents | Tagged 88 great daddy-daughter dates, fun with kids, how do I teach my kids?, life lessons, Rob & Joanna Teigen, Rob Teigen, strong dads | Leave a comment

Seniors rank highest demographic for suicides in the nation

Posted on January 17, 2013 by admin

Who do you think are at the greatest risk for death by suicide in our nation? Youth, right? Wrong. According to the Center for Suicide Prevention seniors are at the greatest risk of dying by suicide. Really? Shocking, right? The … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Family, Grandparents, Parents, Perspective, Stigmas, Suicide, Support, Trauma | Tagged baby boomers and suicide, Center for suicide prevention, CTV and suicide, good grief guru, Suicide in seniors, Suicide prevention | 2 Comments

Happy thought #52: My cousins (video)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

My family is a little bit…out there. I love them for it. I’m a little bit out there too. Just in case you hadn’t noticed. My talented cousin Sarah documented her family’s Christmas ball. That’s right. A ball in which … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Family | Tagged Christmas, family video, good grief guru, happy thought, Scribblore, Swan White | 1 Comment

HAPPY THOUGHT #51: This upbeat RUHU video

Posted on January 11, 2013 by admin

Check out this upbeat video made by the Rising Up Hope Uganda (RUHU) orphanage. These are some of the kids we support through the small non-profit I endorse, A Thing 4 Another (AT4A.) Please visit the AT4A website to check … Continue reading →

Posted in Altruism, AT4A - A Thing For Another, Community, Kids, Movement/Cause, Support | Tagged A thing 4 another, A Thing For Another, AT4A, Fun kids youtube video, Rising Up Hope Uganda, RUHU, RUHU Orphanage | Leave a comment