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The Speed Of Life

Does Modern Life move too fast? Are we missing important experiences? Have we forgotten the pleasure of stillness? Baby-Boomer philosopher, ...
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What’s With All The Famous Absentee Chefs?

Does anybody really expect to be greeted by a world famous chef at one of the many restaurants in his ...
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Expand Your Mind With Art — at Any Age!

Celebrating Act 2™ talks with internationally recognized artist and long-time art teacher, Lyndelle Stonick about the joy of being an ...
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Has the Pandemic Changed You?

The Pandemic has affected everyone…some more than others. Bill Jordan, creator of Embrace the Boom, shares his personal reaction to ...
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The ‘SMITH’ Shows of 1970’s TV

The What? Yes, 1970’s television fare included at least 2 shows with “Smith’ in the title. They’re both worth remembering ...
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Transform Your Life: What We LOCK OUT of Our Lives!

When we focus on negative images and thoughts we are essentially locking out good images and thoughts. Naturally this –as ...
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Italian Trattoria vs Pizzeria

What can you expect at a good Italian Trattoria…and what’s the difference between that and a Pizzeria? The Virtual Gourmet, ...
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Glamour, Gidget and The Girls Next Door: TV’s Female Icons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s

Entertainment Biographer and pop culture expert, Herbie J Pilato, shares a few of the fun stories about the most popular ...
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The Male Crush on Famous Beauties

Yes, men must be from a different planet than women. Witness the proclivity to crush and gush over iconic beauties ...
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How To Find the True Value of Treats

It’s no secret that we use a doggie “TREAT” to get our puppy’s attention and reward their positive behavior. But ...
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What Defines A French Bistro?

Lots of restaurants in the US use the name, ‘Bistro’, but are they? Celebrating Act 2™’s knowledgeable Food & Travel ...
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Transform Your Life: How to Control Your Self-Talk

We are talking to ourselves all the time–whether we realize it or not. And our Brain believes it all–true or ...
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Bill Jordan on Self-Sufficiency

As you get older do you find yourself becoming more self-sufficient or less so? Baby-Boomer philosopher, Bill Jordan, looks at ...
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Television of 1971 – Season of Change!

TV expert Herbie J Pilato considers 1971 his favorite year of television both from a childhood perspective and from that ...
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Have Italian Wine Laws Become A Farce?

Have Italian Wine Laws Become A Farce? We all know that wine production in places like Italy and France are ...
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Transform Your Life: How To Be Optimistic

Transform Your Life: How To Be Optimistic Ever feel that most of your thoughts are negative? Welcome to the club! ...
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Reflections On Mother’s Day & Father’s Day

Of course we love our Mother…but is Mother’s Day –and for that matter Fathers’ Day –a phony holiday made up ...
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Does Today’s Food MEDIA Demonize Food with P.C.?

Since Covid-19 has turned the world of dining upside down we wonder what the Food Media is doing! our expert ...
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Twitch Upon A Star: Elizabeth Montgomery Biography by Herbie J Pilato

Celebrating Act 2 talks with pop culture and TV history expert, Herbie J Pilato about one of his most popular ...
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Bill Jordan: Too Many Choices

Our modern world offers us so many options…think of how many flavors of toothpaste are on the shelf! Is it ...
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Transform Your Life: How to Change ‘Got-to’ to ‘Want-to’

In this video for Celebrating Act 2™, Steven Campbell, the Brain Whisperer, explains how we naturally avoid doing the ‘Must ...
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How NOT to Get Sick while Traveling!

Who would know better how to avoid getting sick while abroad than world traveler, food and travel writer, John Mariani, ...
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Dr Angela Sadler Williamson:Tell Yourself YES

Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and john Coleman interview noted Educator, Author and Filmmaker, Dr Angela Sadler Williamson, about ...
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Should Women Go Gray

Bill Jordan, creator of Embrace the Boom, joins Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™ to discuss the ...
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Irish Cuisine?

Why don’t we see Irish restaurants like we do Italian, Thai or other ethnic cuisines? Food and Travel writer and ...
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Transform Your Life: How to Deal with the Pandemic

Celebrating Act 2™ presents”The Brain Whisperer,” Steven R Campbell with solid advice on how to deal with the fallout of ...
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The Ups and Downs of Springtime

Spring is in the air and our three virtual comrades, Art Kirsch, and John Coleman, led by the ever astute ...
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Donnalynn Polito: Age Successfully

Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman talk with Exercise and Nutrition Expert, Donnalynn Polito of The Body ...
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INSIDE the Virtual Gourmet Newsletter

Publisher and head writer for the popular newsletter on food and travel, The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani shares the inside ...
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Transform Your Life: Creating Affirmations Which Work!

As “The Brain Whisperer,” Steve Campbell, explains to Celebrating Act 2™’s audience it is our brain that needs convincing to ...
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Babies and GRANDparenting

What is it about babies? They’re just so kissable and huggable! Is that any different whey you’re a GRANDPARENT? Bill ...
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TOP 3 TIPS for Potty Training Puppy

Probably the number one item for every new dog owner is ‘housebreaking’ the dog! In this video Animal Behavior and ...
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All About Bolognese!…And Lasagna!

Maybe the most popular sauce in the well-loved repertoire of Italian cooking…respected Food and Travel writer, John Mariani, sets the ...
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Author Herbie J Pilato on TV’s Top Male Icons of ’50s, ’60s, ’70s

Hollywood Producer, Writer, Executive, Television Historian and Host of his own talk show, “Then Again with Herbie J Pilato”, talks ...
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The Manly Art Of Grilling

Yes, manning the Grill for some is considered a gender imperative! it is to them literally, MANning the Grill! But ...
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Put Puppy’s Focus on YOU with Eye Contact

If you expect your dog to respond to your commands, you need to first teach that YOU are the center ...
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Transform Your Life: How to Create Goals Which Work

“The Brain Whisperer,” Steven R. Campbell continues his series on how to use the new brain science to transform our ...
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Favorite Destinations After the Pandemic

Always a mindful traveler, John Mariani still loves the adventure–maybe more so since being restricted by COVID-19. The famous food ...
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AdviceForGen Xers

Since Baby Boomers have not stopped aging, the next generation –aka “Gen X” –has now moved into Senior status! Yes ...
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How to Teach Your Puppy Their Name!

Of course we all want out dog to come at the sound of their name. But do dogs really know ...
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All About Pizza

So you think you know about the ubiquitous American food, Pizza? Is it really Italian or was it created in ...
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Transform Your Life: How To Start Losing Weight

Weight loss is a problem for almost half the population. It doesn’t have to be. Yes, it all about will ...
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Bill Jordan’s “Practice #4”

John and Art of Celebrating Act 2™ really love the “15 Practices” for living a better life of Embrace The ...
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Puppy’s Best First Skills

Where to begin training your dog? Well, Animal Behavior and Training Expert Sarah Surritt. of Get Pawsitive has a good ...
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Herbie J Pilato: Caring For My Parents Enriched My Life

Of course, as we mature our parents are also growing older. In almost everyone’s Act 2 there comes a time ...
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Now On the Radio: John Mariani

Food and Travel writer and publisher of the newsletter, Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani, turns his hand to a new medium: ...
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Making A Difference PART 2: Chaplain DOV Cohen, CHARITY & ROMANCE

Art and John continue the conversation with the indefatigable Chaplain DOV Cohen going into details of his background, and suggestions ...
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Transform Your Life Part 4: When We get Discouraged …

This is the FOURTH of Steven R. Campbell’s four ‘foundational’ videos that explain the new science on how our brains ...
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Love And Valentine’s Day

Is Valentine’s day just about romantic love? Bill Jordan of Embrace The Boom, tries to wax poetic about love and ...
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How To Solve Puppy Biting Got a puppy that loves to chew on YOU?

Puppy Biting is not just a cute phase …and don’t think they’ll ‘”just grow out of it.” In this video, ...
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How to Save $$ on Vacation Meals

We all know how easy it is to go over budget while on vacation! Travel and Food Writer, John Mariani, ...
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Making A Difference: Chaplain DOV Cohen, A Life Of Charity

How do you spend your life? Chaplain DOV Cohen has dedicated himself to charitable works, often involving military veterans dating ...
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Transform Your Life Part 3: Replacing Negative Self-Images

This is the THIRD of Steven R. Campbell’s four ‘foundational’ videos that explain the new science on how our brains ...
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Genetic Curiosity

Bill Jordan, Creator of Embrace The Boom movement, has an itch that needs to be scratched: He’s taken with DNA ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: Treats for a Walk

You always want to be prepared to reward your dog for good behavior, even when out and away from home, ...
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Transform Your Life Part 2: Origins of Our Self-Images

This is the SECOND of Steven R. Campbell’s four ‘foundational’ videos which explain the new science on how our brains ...
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Do Corporate Restaurant Groups Offer Better Quality?

We’ve all seen a high-end restaurant with the name of a famous chef emblazoned upon it, knowing it is one ...
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Transform Your Life Part 1: How Our Brain Works

This is the FIRST of Steven R. Campbell’s four ‘foundational’ videos that explain the new science on how our brains ...
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Mourning our Favorite Stars

When we hear a famous personality died we feel like we’ve lost a friend–even though we did not know them ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: Ask The Dog FIRST!

Do you pay attention to what your dog is telling you? Celebrating Act 2™’s expert in animal behavior shares an ...
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Fun Quotes On Food & Wine

Whether you want to be pretentious or erudite or just entertaining, it’s always fun to have a famous quote about ...
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New Year Resolutions

Do you make New Year Resolutions? Bill Jordan of Embrace the Boom talks with Art and john of Celebrating Act ...
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60 second Dog Training Tip: Keep Treats Handy

You’re training your dog by rewarding good behavior–with small treats. But good behavior doesn’t just happen when you’re ready for ...
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Cajun vs Creole Cuisine??

New Orleans is the home to two great regional cuisines: Cajun and Creole …Or is it? What’s the difference between ...
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New Year’s Eve!

So, at what age do you stop staying up to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve? And what’s ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: Replace Your NOs

Expert animal behavior and trainer, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares another positive reinforcement technique with Celebrating Act 2™ viewers–this ...
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Best Food Movies

As a food & restaurant writer and publisher of The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani would of course have an opinion ...
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Christmas: Humbug?

OK, this isn’t what you think! Bill and Art and John are not humbugging Christmas but discussing the over commercialization ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: Slow Feeding

What do you do about a dog who wolfs down down his food and always wants more? Celebrating Act 2™s ...
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Champagne vs Sparkling Wine

On holidays many folks will opt to celebrate with Champagne…and certainly it’s considered the standard at weddings and other events ...
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On Caring . . .

“In Sickness and In Health…” Caring for each other as we get older is not just about married couples it’s ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: The 3 Sec Rule

Does your dog seem to not pay attention when you give a command, such as “Sit” or “Lie Down”? Maybe ...
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The Movies and Wine Of Francis Ford Coppola

Join this freewheeling discussion about both the wines and movies of celebrated director, Francis Ford Coppola. Lots of interesting facts ...
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Holiday Eating and Dieting

It seems we can’t have a feast without subsequent dieting! So from Halloween to New Year’s every year we’re consumed ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: When to Get Pro Help

Training your dog by yourself? Hit a wall? Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares ...
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Brown Spirits-Whiskey, Scotch, Etc.

What’s the difference between Whiskey, Bourbon and Scotch? Food and travel writer John Mariani, respected publisher of The VIrtual Gourmet ...
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Attitude of Gratitude – Thanksgiving

Bill Jordan joins Art Kirsch and John Coleman to wax poetic about our uniquely American Holiday– Thanksgiving Day! ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: Introducing Dogs & Cats

How can your Cat and Dog co-exist peacefully? Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares ...
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Las Vegas Update

Celebrating Act 2™’s founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, ask regular contributor John Mariani, (food and travel writer and editor ...
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Veteran’s Day Not Just a Holiday

Do we really honor our veterans anymore? Or is this another one of those generic holidays that has lost its ...
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60 second Dog Training Tip: Too Many Treats?

Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares another 60 second dog training tip with the ...
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Seasonal Wines

We ask our favorite wine and food critic about ‘seasonal’ wines. Are they just marketing hype? And especially about Beaujolais ...
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Has Halloween Changed?

There’s lots of nostalgia around the Halloween of our youth…but candy, costumes, scary stories –it’s a holiday that never seems ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: Be Consistent!

Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares another 60 second dog training tip with the ...
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European Travel Restrictions

Covid-19 has affected the whole world, especially travel. Europe in many ways has fared better than the US, but that ...
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Dogs & Grandogs – All in the family!

Maybe if you’re a CAT person this video isn’t for you…or maybe you’ll appreciate how our four-footed wards wind their ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: Focus Your Dog on YOU

To train your dog you need it to focus on you–not be distracted. Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah ...
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Boston Dining Update

Of course no destination remains the same…and every city’s dining and entertainment scene has been affected by the pandemic restrictions ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steven R. Campbell, Reinventing Yourself

John and Art meet the nationally known lecturer, author and coach known as the “Brain Whisperer.” Steven R. Campbell shares ...
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Natural Disasters

Our Boomer-Philosopher, Bill Jordan lives in “Hurricane Alley” and has already felt the first one of the ‘season’ which propels ...
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60 Second Dog Training Tip: About Jumping Up

Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares another 60 second dog training tip with the ...
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Reasons NOT to AGE YOUR WINE

The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani, is always happy to dispel myths about food and wine for our Celebrating Act 2™ ...
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A Quick Dog Training Hack!

Animal Behavior and Training Expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares a quick tip for training your dog…it’s a simple ...
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How Italian Food Conquered the World

Ever notice how Italian cuisine seems to be everywhere–and the most popular! Why is that? Food and Travel writer, John ...
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Celebrating Autumn

So it’s that time of year when the weather turns a leaves fall–some love it and some hate it. How ...
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Words To Live By: Practice #14

Bill Jordan, Celebrating Act 2™’s favorite Boomer-Philosopher, is known for sharing every piece of wisdom he can find. His “15 ...
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Best Size Dog: BIG v Small?

What do you need to know about picking the size of your dog? It’s more than just about looks. There’s ...
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About Detroit!

One of America’s great cities has fallen on hard times–and not just because of COVID-19. Food and Travel expert, John ...
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The Meaning Of Labor Day!

Bill Jordan, creator of “Embrace The Boom” movement talks with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2™ about Labor Day– ...
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The Perfect Pet: Which BREED Dog is Best?

Celebrating Act 2™’s pet and animal expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, addresses a common query and gives a surprising ...
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Air Travel in the Age of COVID-19

Air travel during the pandemic has been very controversial. Celebrating Act 2™ has a special report from member/subscriber Libby Perry ...
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See The USA…Travel Regionally!

Veteran Food and Travel writer, John Mariani of the Virtual Gourmet newsletter (free), says we don’t have to give up ...
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Birthday Perspective at 66!

Funny, when we age we don’t always feel it–or feel like talking about it. But Bill Jordan, creator of the ...
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What Age Dog Is Best For You?

While puppies are cute, our Celebrating Act 2™ contributor, Animal Behaviorist Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, reminds us that an ...
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Eating In Parking Lots

With a new round of restrictions on restaurants due to COVID-19 many places are allowed only to serve food outside ...
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God, St. Francis & LAWNS!

We love our green lawns –but not the work they require! Bill Jordan has become obsessed with lawns! Maybe they’re ...
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Purebred Dogs & Breeders

Animal Behaviorist and Trainer, Sarah Surritt, examines the benefits of adopting a purebred puppy from a reputable breeder. As one ...
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Travel Writing -The Mariani Touch

Writer John Mariani has been writing professionally about Food and Travel–and much more –for well over 20 years. As a ...
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Vacations!?

So if you’re retired or semi-retired aren’t you kinda always on vacation? What exactly do you need a vacation FROM ...
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Develop Your Wine Palate- Start Here!

Food and Travel writer, John Mariani talks with Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman about the idea of ...
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Picking the Perfect Pet: Rescue Dogs!

Animal Behaviorist and Trainer, Sarah Surritt, continues her series for Celebrating Act 2™ on how to pick the Perfect Per ...
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Back To The Neighborhood

Who was it who said “You Can’t Go Home Again”? Well, Bill Jordan, Art Kirsch and John Coleman are here ...
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Picking The Perfect Pet: Exotic Animals

When looking for a pet, some people want to be different…and go with an exotic animal! Celebrating Act 2™’s contributing ...
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Going to the BEACH!

Water…the Beach, The Shore, The Lake, The River: Whatever you call it, the water seems to be a universal draw ...
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Picking The Perfect Pet: Purebred Cats

Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive is a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™. In this video she addresses the benefits ...
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Wine Myths Which Waste Time & Money

Based on his article in Mariani’s Virtual Gourmet newsletter, Food and Travel writer John Mariani shares three of the ten ...
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TV Host Livin’ His Dream

Remember all those classic TV shows (and their stars) we grew up with? Well, Herbie J Pilato loved them so ...
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NYC – Best Food City In the World!

As a professional Food and Travel writer, who is also a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2, John Mariani has ...
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CATS: Rescue v Breeds

Celebrating Act 2™’s regular contributor Animal Behaviorist and Trainer, Sarah Surritt, continues her series about Picking The Perfect Pet For ...
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Anticipating Your ‘Magic Age’

Ever look at a future birthday either anticipating dread or joy? We all probably have felt at one time or ...
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Love & Pizza – The Book

Yes, we love food–including pizza–and yes, romance often revolves around subtle, sensual acts like eating….Which is one reason why John ...
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This Just in: Bad NEWS!

Why does it seem all the news is BAD news? Does only negativity reign? Bill Jordan of Embrace The Boom, ...
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Americas Cuisine:The Gift of Immigrants

As America is a land of immigrants, so too our cuisine is as varied and diverse as our population’s origins ...
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Dentistry in the Age of COVID-19

Dentists were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 shut down! We don’t think of our Dentist as a ‘small ...
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Picking Your Perfect Pet: Indoor Cats

As part of her series for Celebrating Act 2™ on picking the perfect pet, animal behaviorist and training expert Sarah ...
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Embrace The Boom is GROWING!

Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman congratulate Bill Jordan on the continuing growth of his movement to ...
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How to Read A Wine Label

Like John Coleman, co-founder of Celebrating Act 2™, many of us wine drinkers may know what we like but don’t ...
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Old Guy Uniforms

What is it about men of a certain age? Ever notice how many have facial hair? …or wear Hawaiian shirts? ...
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Cats As The Perfect Pet: an Overview

Having covered some more exotic choices for pets such as hamsters, mice, geckos and snakes, Animal Behavior expert Sarah Surritt ...
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Ross Costa – Music Is In The Universe

Ross Costa has been a musician his entire life. Yes, he’s a talented Tai Chi instructor, artist, and holds a ...
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The Future of Restaurants After COVID-19

While we all wonder what the ‘New Normal’ will look like after the COVID-19 Crisis ends, many have predicted the ...
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Starting a Business in Retirement

Whether you retire by choice, get downsized, fired or other, many people find they need some extra money after they ...
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Rick Sherman Is Playing Our Song

Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman interview their old friend, entertainer, musician, music composer, sound mixer and ...
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Is your Perfect Pet a REPTILE?

The third video in a series from Celebrating Act 2™ special guest expert Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive on picking ...
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Menu Collection Reflects History & Culture

Food and Travel writer John Mariani has been collecting menus from great restaurants he has reviewed for over 40 years ...
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Clarissa Burt: From Model to Media Mogul

Clarissa Burt’s journey to entrepreneur – TV/Video producer, public speaker, author, writer, inventor, award-Winning actress and entertainer has all the ...
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Money Fears & Retirement Income

Bill Jordan, John Coleman and Art Kirsch discuss the common fear among seniors: running out of money in retirement. They ...
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Picking the Perfect Pet – Pocket Pets

In her efforts to help us find the perfect pet just right for us, Sarah Surritt looks at the pros ...
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Great Restaurants Selling Great Wines at Discount!

Can you believe a famous restaurant which can normally sell a great wine from their cellar for well over $100 ...
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Boomer’s Advice on COVID-19

There’s lots of information on the web and on TV about the Corona Virus, COVID-19. Some of it is technical ...
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Picking Your Perfect Pet: Outdoor Cats

If you’re thinking of getting a CAT, animal behaviorist and training expert, Sarah Surritt, has some advice about the PROS ...
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5 Tips to Pick The Perfect Pet

Celebrating Act 2™ invited Animal Behavior and Training Consultant, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, to help seniors (and others) pick ...
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Are Small Restaurants Hurting The Most?

Food and Travel writer John Mariani knows the restaurant industry inside and out. Small, local ‘Mom & Pop’ restaurants are ...
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Hooray For Social Media!

Quintessential Baby-Boomer, Bill Jordan, shares with Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman how social media is a ...
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If I only Knew Then!

With age comes perspective! Or maybe we just hope it does. Bill Jordan, creator of “Embrace The Boom” movement talks ...
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Starting My Act 2: Brian Surritt

Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, interview a 51 year old just entering his Act 2: the ...
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Meet Sarah Surritt Our Expert on Pets

Added to Celebrating Act 2’s list of regular contributors is vivacious Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive dog training. Founders Art ...
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Travel in the Age of COVID-19

What will we do when travel restrictions imposed because of COVID-19 pandemic are relaxed? John Mariani, noted Food and Travel ...
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Get Great Wines at Great Prices, NOW!

Celebrating Act 2™’s Food & Travel contributor, John Mariani, author of the popular weekly newsletter the Virtual Gourmet, explains why ...
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Meet Food & Travel Writer, John Mariani of Virtual Gourmet

Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman introduce us to regular Contributor, John Mariani, world traveler, columnist and ...
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Seafood Myths

It seems there’s more myths surrounding seafood than any other cuisine! Which are true and should be heeded and which ...
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Resolutions & Personal Improvement

Why do we feel the need to make New Year’s Resolutions? And who actually keeps to them? Bill Jordan, creator ...
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Even COVID-19 Has A Silver Lining!

Bill reports the COVID-19 situation in the Raleigh, NC area and how he is dealing with the Stay-at-Home order. He ...
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Even COVID-19 Has A Silver Lining!

Bill reports the COVID-19 situation in the Raleigh, NC area and how he is dealing with the Stay-at-Home order. He ...
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How Do You Save Daylight Anyway?

Springtime and Fall may be inevitable but changing the clocks is not. Our favorite Baby-Boomer, Bill Jordan, talks with Art ...
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Sylvia Spreads The Word

Besides being an accomplished artist, Sylvia Megerdichian, who runs the Art Box studio, is a businesswoman and teacher. She teaches ...
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Bill Jordan explains EMBRACE THE BOOM

Aging can be fun if you follow Bill Jordan, the creator and chief philosopher behind EMBRACE THE BOOM. Celebrating Act ...
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Starting a business after 50 – Important things to know

Over 50 and starting a business? While new business entrepreneurs over 50 have some unique advantages they also have some ...
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Milford Zornes – A Lifetime of Change

Milford Zornes’ first 22 years of life is about a kid who really had no direction. He had learned ...
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The Art Of Changing

Licensed Therapist Lesa Vander Bie took up painting to deal with grief and discovered a part of herself she didn’t ...
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Now Hear This! You Can Change Careers and Find Your Dream Job!

Take it from a guy who’s been there — Brian Page has had many successful careers until all of a ...
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Bodybuilding: LESSONS LEARNED

Gaelyn (daughter) and Gail (mother) compare notes on what they have learned about themselves and life from the process of ...
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Female Bodybuilders: Prep For Competition

Mother -Daughter bodybuilders, Gail and Gaelyn, talk about how they prepare for competition. They discuss their training plan and exercising ...
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Why Bodybuilding?

Gaelyn, while only recently taking up bodybuilding (compared to her mother who has been doing it for over 30 years) ...
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Bodybuilders: Mother-Daughter Team

An amazing and heartwarming story: Gail Bell, now 58 years old, started bodybuilding around age 18 after a back injury ...
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Delta88s – A Great Second Act

Orange County, California’s Delta88s blues band is a remarkable Act 2 going on 20 years. The first video are interviews ...
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Paul Roberts Founder OC Talk Radio

After a very successful career in Public Relations, Paul Roberts found himself effectively out of work due to the economic ...
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Deborah Joya’s Act 2

Deborah Joya was a highly successful and respected engineer in a field dominated by men. At the top of her ...
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In The Pink at 60, 70, 80 and Beyond

Author, Broadcaster and Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco interviews Hollywood’s famous “Pink Lady,” Jackie Goldberg. Pink tells all about how she ...
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The Pink Lady Who Is Truly In The Pink

Pink Lady, Jackie Goldberg, takes us on a tour of her one of a kind house. One of the ...
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Tricia Burton – From Champion Ice Skater to Champion Videographer

Tricia Burton had a brilliant career as a professional ice skater including a long stint with the Ice Capades. She ...
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Manny Pacheco has never Forgotten Hollywood

Interview of acclaimed author and radio personality Manny Pachecho who has developed the Forgotten Hollywood series of books ...
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Mayor Shari Horne, Laguna Woods A Community of Seniors

Laguna Woods’ Mayor Shari Horne discusses her seniors only city. With a population of over 17,000 residents over the age ...
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Aging Successfully In Your Own Home

Geriatric Care Manager Shiffy Crane, discusses pros and cons of older people remaining in their own homes and once the ...
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Zoomer. Boomer. What’s In A name?

70 is the new 50 just starts to describe us. Zoomer, got to love it! ...
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Time For Some Sex & Other Things – Dr. Ruth, an Act 2 Virtuoso

Dr Ruth – She’s not just all about sex ...
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Jeannie McCormack – Pilates Studio

A terrific Act2 story. Jeannie McCormack started Desa Prana Studios in Dana Point and has a large and enthusiastic following ...
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A Model Career

What’s age got to do with it? For this gal, nothing! https://youtube.com/watch?v=qKZdyzG51kY ...
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