Topics of interest about lifestyle
Are you into making a list? or maybe someone else makes your list for you? What’s the advantage to writing it down? Bill Jordan discusses this human quirk — the fact that sometimes writing it down makes it a real goal — and why some of us really do need to make a list! For … Read more
Being from NYC originally, Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 can’t resist engaging the NY-based Food & Travel writer, John Mariani, about his review of the historic KATZ’s Deli in Manhattan. The conversation includes the history of Katz’s (100 + Years) as well as what make a great Delicatessen and of course a number … Read more
How come some folks find their hobby a great pastime when they concentrate heavily and spend so much effort on it? Bill Jordan brings his Baby-Boomer philosophical analysis to the question of work vs. hobby as he discusses the concept of leisure time and hobbies with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2. It’s an … Read more
This discussion starts with a comment by the new editor of Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book, a wonderful reference for the masses. Food and Travel expert, Mariani, explains about the respected annual reference book and how over the decades wines do change –locally as well as world wide–based on many factors. It’s an interesting global … Read more
You no doubt have heard of–even tried–New Year’s Resolutions. Now, Bill Jordan of EMBRACE THE BOOM, suggests new MONTHLY Resolutions. He explains why and discusses it with Celebrating Act 2. If there are changes you want to RESOLVE to make in you life, this will give you a valuable perspective on how to get it … Read more
After a recent trip to Disney World in Florida, Food and Travel writer John Mariani reports on a surprising aspect of the huge mega resort–FINE DINING! While known for having something attractive for every-aged member of the family, Disney World is also for ADULTS with high taste and the budget to enjoy world-class FINE DINING. … Read more
Every once in a while Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 ask Bill to share one of the 15 practices from his book, “Embrace the Boom”. Today, he’s chosen #11 also known as the Pareto Principle. Bill explains why this life practice is valuable and how he applies it to enhance his life. Watch, … Read more
Respected Food & Travel writer, John Mariani, reports on the state of air travel leading into the 2022 Holiday season and John & Art of Celebrating Act 2 get him to discuss his trip to Disney World. For the two, Mariani compares it to the smaller west coast Disneyland they know. The discussion goes on … Read more
Keeping things in perspective is not easy. We can easily get carried away with details which may not really be important… Bill Jordan, Creator of the Embrace The Boom Movement, and Celebrating Act 2’s favorite Baby-boomer Philosopher offers Art and john of Celebrating Act 2 a true story of how years ago a Russian visitor … Read more
Particularly in warmer weather we often enjoy an after dinner drink of a sweet dessert wine. What is a dessert wine, anyway? In this video John Mariani, the publisher of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter (free), discusses sweet wines, fortified wines and more dessert wines, even cognac and brandy. As he is known for, John includes … Read more