Topics of interest about lifestyle
It made big news when NYC’s famous fine dining restaurant Eleven Madison Park announced it was going completely plant-based and meatless starting in June 2021! Celebrating Act 2™ turned to their regular contributor, respected food and travel critic, John Mariani, for a reaction. Was this a PR gimmick or start of an important trend? The … Read more
Beloved performer Dick Van Dyke actually starred in a number of tv series under his name. But as TV expert and historian, Herbie J Pilato tells Art and John of Celebrating Act 2™, not all of them were as successful as his first effort co-starring Mary Tyler Moore. In this video they specifically discuss Van … Read more
Very Few of us think we’re perfect…but that’s not the problem. For most if us it’s the reverse –we can’t stop thinking of our imperfections! In this video Steve Campbell tells Celebrating Act 2™ viewers how to replace our negative self-images which hold us back! This is a really important lesson for everyone!
Does Modern Life move too fast? Are we missing important experiences? Have we forgotten the pleasure of stillness? Baby-Boomer philosopher, Bill Jordan, creator of the Embrace the Boom movement take on this question as if it were an existential imperative…that is to say with their tongue at least partially in cheek! Another enjoyable, but not-quite-meaningful … Read more
Does anybody really expect to be greeted by a world famous chef at one of the many restaurants in his name? Once upon a time it wasn’t such and odd thought, but with the trend of chefs seeking renown, starting a corporation and opening dozens of restaurants, it’s become standard. Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ talks with internationally recognized artist and long-time art teacher, Lyndelle Stonick about the joy of being an artist, the satisfaction of teaching budding artists of all levels and how everyone can and should experience the pleasure of creating an artwork, no matter their skill level. She teaches at a local college in … Read more
The Pandemic has affected everyone…some more than others. Bill Jordan, creator of Embrace the Boom, shares his personal reaction to all the lock-downs and other regulations of the past year with Art & John of Celebrating Act 2™. How has the pandemic changed you, if at all. Do you see a permanent change…in habits? …In … Read more
The What? Yes, 1970’s television fare included at least 2 shows with “Smith’ in the title. They’re both worth remembering for completely different reasons–having nothing to do with the titles! Author and TV historian Herbie J Pilato points us to what may be silver screen star Henry Fonda’s only effort at a TV series and … Read more
When we focus on negative images and thoughts we are essentially locking out good images and thoughts. Naturally this –as common as it is–in not good for us. In this video Steven Campbell, The Brain Whisperer, explains how this all works and how we can control it to transform our life for the better! For … Read more
What can you expect at a good Italian Trattoria…and what’s the difference between that and a Pizzeria? The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani, explains not only the delicious distinctions but the changing social history of these two favorite types of Italian eating places. You’ll enjoy this! Buon Appetito!