When we talk about love we usually refer to relationship-type of love, but today let's apply it to our relationship with "time." Time is that elusive, unknown quantity of space that we fill with all sorts of things. Some of those things enhance our experiences and some rob us of the things we love.... Read more →

After the recent article, Become The Light, I began thinking about what it actually means in terms of actions we can each take to become the light that will change the world (that article was sadly prompted by yet ANOTHER evil tragedy [that took place in Las Vegas]). While there are broad, complex issues... Read more →

This is a very simple #TwoWordTuesday that I hope will serve as a heartfelt reminder through the end of the year and beyond. Your financial status does not matter when you have generosity of good intentions, hope, and a helping hand, AND we can all GIVE HUGS as if we won the lottery. I'm... Read more →

I had a difficult time coming up with the title to this article. I thought of things like, "who's your buddy," "your adventure gal," "dial up trouble," and "go-to friend," (which has a whole other meaning than the one I wanted!). Then it hit me, "Who you gonna' call" when that crazy, adventurous, questionable... Read more →

May Day, May Day! It's that time again to reach out to a Friend-A-Day-In-May! If you've been a regular reader of Here We Are, you know that I've asked you to join me in this exercise in 2012, 2014, and 2015. All three times have been very rewarding both personally and professionally. I hope... Read more →

Dear Here We Are readers, Please indulge me with this quick note to remind you to choose carefully what you allow in your life to keep you busy. My quote, "I am only as busy as I allow myself to be," came out of my mouth last Thursday as I was leaving a coffee... Read more →

I think this one is self-explanatory… Kiss Someone! 💋 💕💕💕 Hope you like this #TwoWordTuesday, feel free to share the picture and use the hashtag… Let me know your thoughts or tell me if a Two Word Tuesday quote helps you by emailing me or commenting below, thank you. I always love hearing from... Read more →

It's that time again… April showers have given way to May flowers, or in this case, friends! This is the third Friend-A-Day-In-May Campaign, and each year I look forward to it all winter. I hope for those who have joined me in the past, you enjoyed this experience, too. While we might see and... Read more →

Spring has sprung... and life feels full of possibilities! It was a very long winter for most. Now is the time to shed our heavy coats and spread our wings! Two years ago, I launched the Friend A Day In May Challenge and it was a wonderful experience. So fulfilling that I shared my... Read more →

Happy Valentine's Day If you begin the day with love in your heart, peace in your nerves, and truth in your mind, you not only benefit by their presence but also bring them to others, to your family and friends, and to all those whose destiny draws across your path that day. ~ Attribution... Read more →

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. Charles M. Schulz Read more →

Recently, I was about to leave a meeting at a colleague's office when I noticed this Post-It note hanging on the side of her printer. While I have heard this sentiment in the past, it had been a while and it reminded me just how important time is to the people in your life.... Read more →

The source of this story is unknown, but thank you to whomever created it. For all the sisters and friends who share the every day stuff of life with each other, I hope it brings a smile to you today! ~ Luci Read more →

The Here We Are Talk Show presents an interview with Susan Ragazzo, Animal Intuitive and Animal Transition Counselor. In this detailed discussion, Susan expands upon her recent HWA guest post, Animal Communication, to explain what this increasingly popular communication method is all about... If you have ever wished that you could talk to your... Read more →

A Guest Post by Susan Ragazzo, Animal Intuitive / Animal Transition Counselor Update 2018: Unfortunately, Susan Ragazzo is not currently offering these services. When you hear the term "animal communicator" it may conjure up the film image of Eddie Murphy, as Dr. Doolittle, talking to the animals. Has the idea ever left you wondering,... Read more →

Last month, on May 1, I launched the A Friend A Day In May Challenge, urging you to join me in contacting at least one friend a day throughout the month. Based on the emails I received, Tweets, Retweets, and Facebook "likes" and "shares," the Friend A Day (AKA "FAD") challenge sparked a lot... Read more →

Take the Friend A Day Challenge Days fly away, weeks pass quickly, and a month goes by in the blink of an eye... Maybe you got together with a friend or two, or just maybe you meant to but didn't find the time to meet up or reach out. If a continuous cycle of... Read more →

While they don't show up saying, "I want to suck your blood," Energy Vampires will sap you of every ounce of energy you allow them to feast upon. Fear not! You are among many who have also met up with at least one of these draining monsters. Call them energy vampires, "toxic" friends, or... Read more →

Grandma's wisdom... Today is my maternal grandparents wedding anniversary. They were married in 1929 (the day this picture was taken) and it lasted 63 years until death parted them; one from illness, the other a broken-heart. Grandma and grandpa, also known as "Lucy and Pete," were a great influence in my formative years. I... Read more →

CLICK HERE to listen the Here We Are Radio Show, "Successful Relationships: Are They Impossible To Achieve? Too Difficult? Or Do We Make Them So?" Everybody wants to find love. We all have an idea of what makes or breaks a romantic relationship. Relationship expert, David Simonsen, M.S., LMFT, discusses universal habits that can... Read more →

Happy Valentine's Day... Be your own Valentine today and every day of the year! Give yourself the gift of your own love. I received an email with a sentiment I have to share with you... This week, a frustrated and love starved Here We Are reader wrote me with questions about my quote in... Read more →

Freshly cut flowers beam with a multitude of beautiful colors, and each type carries a specific message. In the Victorian era, due to the decorum of the time, flowers were used to express sentiments that might otherwise have gone unspoken. The gesture of giving a single flower, a nosegay tied with a silk ribbon,... Read more →

It seems the word "gratitude" is everywhere at this time of year. Its various appearances via blog posts, magazine articles, and talk show repartee, all serve up a heaping scoop of this intangible thing we refer to as "gratitude." What is it really? and why is it an ephemeral idea juiced up with the... Read more →

A post by Here We Are Contributor, Emilie LoGiudice Summer is finally here! There is plenty of time for socializing with friends and going on a family vacation. Many teenagers, myself included, tend to try to roll both concepts into one. A lot of parents might assume that since their kid wants to bring... Read more →

Recently, I received this poem. Today, I want to share it with the Here We Are readers. It is a sweet, touching, wonderful sentiment to send to the "girls in your circle" to remind them that you care. The writer is unknown, but the words the author wrote in this lovely poem, when shared,... Read more →

In a few hours, we will be sprung from the winter blues into the sunshine of spring time. Take a ride with me as we regenerate and reevaluate for the upcoming season. Last weekend, I attended the Liberty States Fiction Writers first conference, after which I drove home in the worst rain storm I've... Read more →

CLICK HERE to listen to the latest Here We Are Radio Show episode, "So You Got Engaged! It's Time To Think About A Pre-Nup & Who Gets To Keep The Ring If You Break Up!" If you are engaged or moving in with your significant other, there are lots of plans to make in... Read more →

A pink rose to express my appreciation, admiration, gratitude, happiness, and thankfulness to YOU for being the other half of the "we" in Here We Are. Happy Valentines's Day ~ Luci Read more →

Are you wondering why you aren't getting asked for a second date? Are you out of practice? Not sure what is or isn't working? Perhaps you just need to examine what NOT to do during your next "first" date. Recently, while out to dinner, a couple that was obviously on a first date were... Read more →

Our friendships are precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part is sunshine. ~ Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), Third US President, 1801 - 1809 Have you had a friend shine their light on you lately? Have you radiated... Read more →

"When people tell you who they are, believe them." ~ Maya Angelou The lesson is LISTEN! A leopard doesn't change its spots. Good or bad, people reveal themselves to us in all different ways. Their actions, words, silence, indifference, and deeds tell us everything we need to know about them. Sometimes the message is... Read more →

CLICK HERE to listen to the latest Here We Are Radio Show episode, "Much To Do About Divorce: Positioning Yourself Before You Ask Or Are Asked." Matrimonial and family law attorney, Judith A. Hartz, filled us in on important steps to take before or after the difficult decision to divorce is made. Have a... Read more →

I've learned that people will forget what you said; People will forget what you did; But people will never forget how you made them feel. -- Maya Angelou Dear Reader, Your loyalty and support make me feel inspired. Wishing you good feelings this Valentine's Day! Luci Read more →

While so many types of roses exist, when it comes to sending a message with flowers, nothing speaks louder than the color of a rose. Here is a bouquet full of color information to help you convey the right meaning this month or any time throughout the year: White Roses = Innocence, Purity, Secrecy,... Read more →

This entry was scheduled for December 31. But it is only Dec. 2, so why am I posting it today? I even bumped an eyeliner review! Sometimes things just can’t wait. When I wrote the original entry, I figured that the last day of the year was a good day to remind the busy... Read more →