Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

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

Category: Family Living

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    “You need to start posting ingredients and recipes along with your pics.  I gotta start eating healthy.” Yesterday I posted a picture on my Facebook page of my lunch and it prompted the above comment. I cannot take credit for making this salad; however, there is a story behind the salad. Long story short– Thursday…

  • The Gift Of Gratitude

    “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” -William Arthur Ward My life is wonderful!!  It is NOT perfect either, but I am truly grateful for everything.  While I live in a beautiful home and have a few nice possessions; they are replaceable tangibles.  I am more appreciative and…

  • Taking It All In Stride

    Life is a song-sing it.  Life is a game–play it. Life is a challenge–meeet it.  Life is dream–realize it.   Life is a sacrifice–offer it.  Life is love–enjoy it.                                                     …

  • Happily Hitched For 27 Years!

    Twenty-seven years ago, the statistics were stacked against our marital endeavors.  In fact, according to a 1988 report, the year we married, 43% of marriages [will] end in divorce. Well guess what baby? We. Are. Still. Married.   Barring any dumb ass mid-life crises on either of our parts and God’s will and grace, we are…

  • On The Road

    Hello Sunshine!  Yes, that’s you!  🙂  I am full of joy, gratitude and feel so blessed.  I give props to the chef at the Marriott Courtyard in Tennessee.  I ordered a basic omelet, three egg whites and one yolk and instructed the chef to add whatever vegetables were on hand, but the chef suprised me…