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

Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow

Writer, blogger and now author, Debbie Weiss, had entertained (and educated) readers about the ups and downs of DATING AS A WIDOW for a number of years. She’s been published widely in outlets and periodicals such as Huffington Post; The New York Times Modern Love Column; and various Hearst magazines. Her stories vary from inspiring … Read more

Bill Jordan’s Practice #6: 2 ears/1 Mouth

Baby Boomer/Philosopher Bill Jordan has collected 15 Practices to live your life by–the idea is to help us all live a happier, more fulfilling, meaningful life. Art Kirsch and John Coleman of CelebratingAct2™ get Bill talking about Practice #6 and why it’s so meaningful to him –and useful to so many others!  

The Brain Whisperer: How to Resolve Your ANGER!

Everyone gets angry at some time but some folks have trouble letting go of the anger–resolving the feelings! Celebrating Act 2™’s regular contributor, Steven R. Campbell, also known as “The Brain Whisperer” shares some secrets — intellectual and emotional– on how to resolve your angry feelings so they don’t expand and get you into trouble. … Read more

The Virtual Gourmet Explains TRUE TAPAS

Dining A fun, popular and delicious dining experience is often the way a TAPAS restaurant is described. John Mariani, publisher of The Virtual Gourmet, takes it one step further and defines the TRUE elements of Tapas–and the original Spanish concept behind these trendy restaurants. If you haven’t been to a Tapas Bar, you’ll want to … Read more

The Reality of Over 55 Communities

Some people call them “Retirement” communities but what’s the reality behind those gates? Celebrating Act 2™’s founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, talk with their friend Anne Ganguzza who, just turning 55, is considered ‘the kid in her age 55+ community. She’s still actively working her voice-over business from a home studio and is by … Read more

Trading Your Troubles Away?

Baby Boomer/Philosopher, Bill Jordan, creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement loves those moments of truth that his us between the eyes. On of his favorites is when people are asked if they would trade all their problems for the whole bag of problems belonging to someone else. Don’t be so sure what your answer … Read more