Author Archives: Annush!

NC Governor’s Inaugural Ball!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Annush!

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To my daughter on her second birthday…

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Annush!

My dearest Fiona Bear, It’s been exactly 730 days since I saw you come into this world. You came in quietly, unexpectedly, and without any help. You simply appeared and before you took a breath, you filled the room. Within … Continue reading →

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The world we have created for our kids…

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Annush!

Fiona is going to be 18 months old this weekend.  In the time that she has been alive, there have been 10 mass shootings in the United States.  Almost 100 people dead.  In 2015, according to the Washington Post, there … Continue reading →

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My Hopes for my Daughter on Her First Birthday

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Annush!

Fiona Bear: Today is your first birthday. I can’t believe it’s been a year since you were born.  It feels like just yesterday I saw you come into this world!  People talk about time going fast but I never thought … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: The day I became a mother.

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Annush!

I would like to introduce you to our daughter, Fiona Emilia MacLeod. Born December 18, 2014 in Miami, FL.

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Growth and change.

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Annush!

Hi. I am Annush and I’m a vegetarian.  I have been a vegetarian since I was about 10 years old.  Before you even ask, it didn’t have anything to do with my parents or my puppy…I just don’t like the … Continue reading →

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On holiday fun and being well-rounded :)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Annush!

I can’t believe October is almost here and that the holidays are practically upon us.  Just yesterday I received the UrbanDaddy newsletter and nearly had an aneurism when I saw that pumpkin season has started and that the Shore Club … Continue reading →

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A woman who creates change.

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Annush!

I don’t often use the word “honored” but last week I had the opportunity to meet Eve Ensler during a panel she moderated at Young Arts, and that was a HUGE honor for me.  It’s not very often that one … Continue reading →

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Happy National Coffee Day!!!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Annush!

May your life not require as much caffeine as mine 🙂

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A Coke and a Smile!

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Annush!

I don’t know what is in a Diet Coke.  In fact, I don’t wanna know.  What I do know is that there are some days when a Diet Coke will fix just about anything and today is one of those … Continue reading →

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