Topics of interest about lifestyle
A professional Food & Travel writer often gets asked for recommendations. But John Mariani, publisher of the Virtual Gourmet newsletter has found it a NO-WIN Situation! You’ll appreciate his frustration as he sounds-off about the futility of trying to help friends with finding something to their liking…and you might ask if you see yourself as … Read more
Bill Jordan, creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement, to live your life and forget your age, joins his friends Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 to wonder aloud about the unorganized sports of our childhood–including ‘sandlot’ baseball! Are today’s kids uber-organized? Did we have more fun? What do you think? For more on … Read more
Has high-end Fine Dining survived the restrictions of COVID in the last few years? Noted food & travel writer, John Mariani, discusses life, food, and fine dining in our post-Covid world. A good overview of what you can expect from the best of the restaurant business. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And … Read more
As you age, do you find yourself a little less INHIBITED? You’ll love the words that Bill Jordan has found new courage to use more frequently! You’ll ask yourself if this is about courage or wisdom!…and also ask yourself if you have a new outlook on what you’re allowed to say! For more on Bill … Read more
Despite the rich tradition and history of wine, each generation moves to establish its own tastes. As John Mariani, publisher of the free Virtual Gourmet Newsletter, explains ,wine sales have been dropping among younger generations. He discusses the world market, differences in generations and how wine making has changed. It’s an interesting look at society … Read more
As Celebrating Act 2’s favorite philosopher, Bill shares another of his 15 “Practices” for enjoying life and living to the fullest. Reading from his Book, Embrace the Boom, Bill shares some perspective on Practice #5 and how it can help all of us. For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to www.BillJordanEmbraceTheBoom.com … Read more
Author JA Jance discusses her new Ali Reynolds Mystery, “Collateral Damage” and more. With over 70 books in print, NYT Best-Selling Author, talks with Celebrating Act 2™ about her newest book in the Ali Reynolds series, Collateral Damage. In this far-ranging interview she discusses her personal history as a writer and her creative process as … Read more
The Latin phrase for “Remember You Are Mortal” is a useful reminder for all of us to appreciate what we have–including our friends and loved ones. Bill joins with Art and John to discuss not just the inevitability of death but the need to celebrate life. For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom … Read more
Is there anything more lovable that a fuzzy puppy? Bill Jordan expounds on the joys and travails of new puppies! For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to www.BillJordanEmbraceTheBoom.com Also be sure to Order Bill’s new book, Also called “Embrace The Boom” directly from the publisher at www.WebsterFalls.com or from Amazon or … Read more
Indian Food is one of the more popular ethnic cuisines in the US. But, as respected Food & Travel Writer, John Mariani, takes us on a short overview of India and its incredible diversity, we begin to ask ourselves if we in the US really know much about Indian cuisine at all! This video is … Read more