Bill Jordan: Is Being Old Just in Your Head?

So he’s turned 70 recently –but refuses to let that define him! how about you? Is your age a reality or just a construct in your head holding you back? 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” … Read more

John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Riesling Gets No Respect!

Are White wines too bland? And is all Riesling the same? Do they have to be sweet? Food and Travel expert, John Mariani goes into depth about Riesling wines and how they can differ quite a bit!    For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on WVOX-AM … Read more

Bill Jordan: De-Cluttering On Steroids!

Have you been avoiding cleaning out that closet, garage or attic? Bill Jordan talks about the need to DE-clutter and SIMPLIFY your life and how we can keep putting it off –until one day…   For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to www.BillJordanEmbraceTheBoom.com Also be sure to Order Bill’s new book, Also … Read more

John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Visit Windham NY

John Mariani, travel and food writer, turns us onto a quaint town in the midst of New York State. It’s a summer and winter resort town but retains all its old fashioned charm — along with wonderful eateries! It’s Windham, NY.   For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, … Read more

Bill Turns 70! Is it Traumatic?

Bill Jordan is actually growing older! He’s just turned 70 and has lots of thoughts to share with us on this milestone birthday! 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 … Read more

John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Has French Cuisine Lost Its Cachet?

It may seem that Italian restaurants outnumber those offering French Cuisine, But international food and travel writer, John Mariani, gives plenty of examples of great FRENCH Restaurants which still command respect!  For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost Golden’ on WVOX-AM at https://wvox.com/shows/almost-golden/ Visit our website www.CelebratingAct2.com … Read more

Bill Jordan: USE The Book of Best Practices “Embrace The Boom”

As the creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement, Bill Jordan has written a short book of philosophical advice on daily living. Here he talks about why he put it together and how he uses it to help enhance his life. For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to www.BillJordanEmbraceTheBoom.com Also be … Read more

Bill Jordan: What’s Your Best Day Ever?

Remember the movie “City Slickers” where the characters are talking about their “BEST DAY EVER”? Bill Jordan joins Art Kirsch and John Coleman to compare notes on this topic. 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 … Read more

John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Messina, Italy: A Hidden Gem?

As a world traveler, food and travel writer, John Mariani is on the lookout for destinations with great food and culture…and ones hopefully not over crowded with fellow tourists. In this video he reports on one such spot, Messina, Italy. For more on John Mariani go to www.JohnMariani.com And Listen to John’s radio show, ‘Almost … Read more

John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Can A.I. Replace Food writers?

As a writer, John Mariani, is both a novelist and reporter, editing the free weekly food and travel newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet. Naturally, the early examples of A.I. showing a computer can credibly imitate intelligent writing – even creative writing – have him concerned. Should all creative people worry? As a consumer of information (fiction … Read more