Bill Jordan: Movies Which Make Men Cry

Yes, grown men do cry! But at what? Baby Boomer, Bill Jordan, of EMBRACE THE BOOM wants to share his feelings with you …and Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™ join in to reveal their softer side.

John Mariani, The VIrtual Gourmet: Favorite Fall Foods

Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™ get special contributor, John Mariani of the Virtual Gourmet, to discuss the favorite foods of Autumn. He touches on many of the most favorites but did he include yours? And did he mention a dish you haven’t tried yet? This is a fun discussion about seasonal … Read more

The Brain Whisperer: How to Banish Boredom

Ever get bored? Find that it happens often? Steven Campbell, the Brain Whisperer, tells Celebrating Act 2™ not only some of the many causes of boredom and deficit attention but also explains just how our mind works and how we can take charge to banish boredom when it occurs. This is filled with good information … Read more

Bill Jordan’s Practice#2: The Serenity Prayer(s)

  Did you know there is more than one “Serenity Prayer”? Embrace The Boom’s Bill Jordan has 15 PRACTICES he uses to improve his life — and #2 involves 3 versions of the Serenity Prayer! You’ll see why all three are important in this video…and then go look up Bill Jordan’s other 14 practices!

The Healing Hand: 5 Discussions To Have With the Dying

Celebrating Act 2™ offers this uplifting and very practical conversation about talking with loved ones who are terminal and dealing with loss and grief. After many years as grief counselor and hospice minister, Sue Knight Deutsch had to deal with the terminal illness of her husband and turn all her training, knowledge and compassion on … Read more

Why Restaurants Need Critics More Than Ever!

The COVID Pandemic has changed many things for the food and hospitality industry. The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani, looks at the restaurant sector and explains the relationship with journalists/reviewers/critics.It’s a fascination look inside one of our favorite pleasures: dining out! John’s opinion may surprise you but his logic based on years of experience will impress … Read more

The Brain Whisperer: Motivation vs Procrastination

Keep putting things off? Just can’t get motivated to do what need to be done? Find it hard to meet deadlines? This video’s for you! “Brain Whisperer” Steven R Campbell explains how our brains work –especially when it comes to things we ‘HAVE TO’ do! He talks about restrictive motivation (do it or else) as … Read more

J.A. Jance: Real Life vs FICTION!

Prolific mystery writer J.A. Jance talks to Art and John of Celebrating Act 2™ about both her life and work. Her newest novel (of over 60 in print! ) “Unfinished Business,” features one of her most popular characters, Ali Reynolds. J.A. is forthcoming in comparing her own real life story with the fictional adventures and … Read more

A Labor Day Salute to Food Service Workers!

On the appropriate occasion of LABOR DAY, food and travel writer John Mariani who publishes the Virtual Gourmet newsletter, joins Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman to salute all those who work nights, holidays, weekends and more to prepare and serve our food at restaurants–from fast food to fine dining! It’s not … Read more