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My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Author: Lexa

  • >“What would your profession be if you didn’t need money?”

    > I love this question! It came to me by way of  The Daily Post a blog that I subscribe to. If I was to wave a magic wand and I didn’t need the money, I would be working as: Owner of Lexa’s Place.  Lexa’s place is a community for homeless teenage girls. A community where…

  • >April Fools Run

    > Accomplished.  That’s my word for the day.  This morning I ran in the first annual Katz JCC April Fools run on the boardwalk in AC.  The weather was perfect.  Dazzling sunshine, a calm Atlantic Ocean, and an abundance of enthusiastic runners.  Other than palm trees blowing in 90 degree temperatures, white sand, and crystal blue…

  • >Mixing up the mundane

    > Every now and then I feel a little caged and desperately need to do something different. You know, break away from the routine and do something outside of the norm.  So, last weekend I decided to forgo my mundane weekend routine and invest in a little me time. A Martini & Minx Nail party…

  • >Cheers! A time to celebrate

    > Last night I realized that January 20, 2011, marked the one-year anniversary of Lexa’s Journal!   The day passed without any acknowledgment on my part.  No cake, confetti, glass of wine, or celebration.  It’s an important milestone for me, yet I didn’t mark the date on my calendar or subconsciously remember it. It took me 82 days to…

  • >Remembering the stuffed peppers

    > “Do you remember the stuffed peppers that I use to buy?” My mom asked.  My reply, “yes.”  I continued to fix my son’s dinner plate. I knew where she was going with the question, but felt a simple reply was best. Within minutes, we’re sitting at the table eating dinner.  Mom asks again, “Do…

  • >Who learns more from kids’ projects?

    > Today we helped our son with a project for black history month.  I know.  Officially black history month is February and this is March.  The timing is not an issue for me. I’m going off topic here but, I feel very strongly that black history, women’s history, and all other non-mainstream cultures should be…