The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: How to get Back on the Horse

To fail is human. So why do we get discouraged even to the point of quitting? And more importantly, how can we deal with it to “get back on the horse” after we’ve fallen down? Steve Campbell, the renowned “Brain Whisperer,” explains that Life is a moving picture–not a still snapshot. He offers some positive … Read more

John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: Global Warming Is Affecting Vineyards!

As a veteran wine and food writer, John Mariani, publisher of “The Virtual Gourmet” newsletter keeps abreast of wine production all around the world. In this video he reports that Global Warming has actually had an effect on vineyards and can be expected to continue. The details are fascinating and his explanation easy to understand. … Read more

Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: Why All the Hostility?

So, does dating as a mature adult sometimes seem like a competition? Debbie Weiss describes her adventures in dating as encountering actual hostility! See if you agree…maybe it’s happened to you and you didn’t recognize it! Let Debbie know!   For more on Debbie Weiss go to https://thehungoverwidow.com Read her blogs and articles on https://medium.com/@debbieweiss … Read more

Has Your MUSIC Changed?

Growing up as a Baby Boomer, Bill compares musical taste with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2. He’s surprised how his taste has changed to include music he didn’t appreciate before. The Boys discuss the different eras and how music and culture have changed over the years as well as what type of music … Read more

John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: American Culture for Visitors to Big US Cities

You don’t have to be a foreigner to be shocked at the difference in prices–and culture– in America’s large cities! International Food and Travel writer and publisher of “The Virtual Gourmet”, John Mariani discusses how America’s largest Cities in many ways have their own culture–and can be surprising to visiting Americans as well as foreigners! … Read more

The Brain Whisperer: The Psychology of Self Esteem

Can Self-Esteem be over-rated, misused? What exactly is it? As Steve Campbell, aka The Brain Whisperer, explains to Art and John of Celebrating Act 2, Self Esteem is important but can certainly be misplaced and misused to become harmful. He not only explains what it is but how we can control it and offers practical … Read more

How Important is Routine?

Is your daily routine a good thing or not? Bill Jordan sees his routine as an anchor for the rest of the day –or is it all just habit? It’s an interesting discussion about what we need to keep us moving and motivated for a happy life. Bill has some good suggestions to remain positive … Read more

Liz Stirling: Be a Fixer!

Professional Media Producer, Liz Stirling is a natural problem solver–in the UK (she’s from Scotland) they call her job a “Fixer.” For years she’s navigated around dangerous locations, difficult personalities and challenging situations to produce all kinds of TV shows, documentaries, concerts and more– all around the world. But after locating to the US, COVID … Read more