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Bill Jordan: Three Words Which I find EASIER to Say Now That I’m Older!

As you age, do you find yourself a little less INHIBITED? You’ll love the words that Bill Jordan has found ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Is Wine Now Only For OLD FOLKS?

Despite the rich tradition and history of wine, each generation moves to establish its own tastes. As John Mariani, publisher ...
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Bill Jordan: Bill’s Practice #5 Don’t Take It Personally

As Celebrating Act 2’s favorite philosopher, Bill shares another of his 15 “Practices” for enjoying life and living to the ...
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Author JA Jance discusses her new Ali Reynolds Mystery, “Collateral Damage” and more.

Author JA Jance discusses her new Ali Reynolds Mystery, “Collateral Damage” and more. With over 70 books in print, NYT ...
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Bill Jordan: Memento Mori!

The Latin phrase for “Remember You Are Mortal” is a useful reminder for all of us to appreciate what we ...
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Bill Jordan: Puppy Love

Is there anything more lovable that a fuzzy puppy? Bill Jordan expounds on the joys and travails of new puppies! ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: About Indian Cuisine

Indian Food is one of the more popular ethnic cuisines in the US. But, as respected Food & Travel Writer, ...
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Bill Jordan: Need a NOT-TO-DO List?

We’ve talked about to-do lists and keeping track…but Bill Jordan raises the point that more often we need reminders of ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: BREADS- Important to Fine Dining?

Breads, rolls, etc are often the first thing on the table–but other than a warm welcome, how important is this ...
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Dan Robbins: Memoirs of a Musical Life

After a lifetime working behind the scenes as a musician and arranger in the in the Music For Film Industry, ...
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Bill Jordan: Monday is No Excuse!

Sometimes it’s hard to get started…Ever just blame it on MONDAY? Well, Bill Jordan is having none of that! He’s ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Is the Michelin Guide BIASED?

As a world-respected Food & Travel writer, John Mariani certainly knows the culinary and travel landscape covered by the venerable ...
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Bill Jordan: Books Worth Saving

Do you have a bookshelf in your house? Maybe a small library? If so, which books do you consider worth ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: John’s Online Novel, “Going After Harry Lime”

While Celebrating Act 2™ considers John Mariani their Food and Travel Expert, they also are proud to be associated with ...
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Bill Jordan: Writing It Down Makes It Real!

Are you into making a list? or maybe someone else makes your list for you? What’s the advantage to writing ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Katz’s Famous NY Deli

Being from NYC originally, Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 can’t resist engaging the NY-based Food & Travel writer, ...
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Bill Jordan: Hobbies are a lot of work!

How come some folks find their hobby a great pastime when they concentrate heavily and spend so much effort on ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Attention: Wine is CHANGING!

This discussion starts with a comment by the new editor of Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book, a wonderful reference for ...
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Bill Jordan: New Monthly Resolutions!

You no doubt have heard of–even tried–New Year’s Resolutions. Now, Bill Jordan of EMBRACE THE BOOM, suggests new MONTHLY Resolutions ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: on Fine Dining at Disney World

After a recent trip to Disney World in Florida, Food and Travel writer John Mariani reports on a surprising aspect ...
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Bill Jordan: Bill’s Best Life Practice #11

Every once in a while Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 ask Bill to share one of the 15 ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: TRAVEL UPDATE: Holiday Travel & DISNEY World

Respected Food & Travel writer, John Mariani, reports on the state of air travel leading into the 2022 Holiday season ...
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Bill Jordan: A Russian Lesson on Perspective

Keeping things in perspective is not easy. We can easily get carried away with details which may not really be ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: All About Dessert Wines

Particularly in warmer weather we often enjoy an after dinner drink of a sweet dessert wine. What is a dessert ...
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Bill Jordan: Shouldn’t We All Be Professional?

Bill Jordan, CelebratingAct2™ regular contributor and noted commentator on life, asks what defines a ‘Professional”? If there are professional standards ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: How Many Restaurants Satisfy a Celebrity Chef?

With the proliferation of Celebrity-Chef-named restaurants, often part of a large multi-city chain or group, the question arises about how ...
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Bill Jordan: Can You Be Honest With Your Wife?

“Honey, Does This Dress Make Me look fat?” It’s the ‘Catch 22’ question men notoriously avoid… and it’s the basis ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Pirates, Grog and Holiday Punch!

Even if you don’t subscribe to “Talk Like A Pirate Day” you may wonder what the Pirate’s legendary drink, GROG ...
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Leonard Szymczak Enhancing a Classic: Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol

So, What might have happened to Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit AFTER Scrooge’s transformation? The creative mind of writer (and ...
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Bill Jordan Recommends “Atomic Habits”

Bill Jordan is an avid reader…mostly of helpful philosophy and self-help books. In this video he not only talks about ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Culinary KUDOS to YALE U. Food Service

As a Food and Travel writer, John Mariani does more than just review restaurants. In this video he shares his ...
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Celebrating Act 2 Chats with Author Herbie J Pilato on his Book, The 12 Best Secrets of Christmas!

Author Herbie J Pilato, best known for books on Pop Culture and TV Icons, now offers a warm, loving nostalgic ...
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Steve Gibbs: Getting Old Friends Together

Steve Gibbs: Getting Old Friends Together Retired racing official, Steve Gibbs, formerly VP of Competition for The National Hot Rod ...
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Bill Jordan: Autumn & Symbolism

What does Autumn mean to you? Our favorite Baby Boomer-Philosopher, Bill Jordan, prefers not to use the word “FALL” but ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Sustainability in the Hotel and Restaurant Business

The trend toward ‘Sustainability’ is gaining ground in the Food and Hospitality sector according to renowned Travel & Food Critic ...
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Celebrating Act 2 Chats with Author Herbie J Pilato on his Book, The 12 Best Secrets of Christmas!

Author Herbie J Pilato, best known for books on Pop Culture and TV Icons, now offers a warm, loving nostalgic ...
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Bill Jordan’s Best Daily Practice #12

Boomer-Philosopher, raconteur and humorist, Bill Jordan, creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM MOVEMENT shares one of his 15 ‘Practices” with ...
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Alexis Hunter on her Book, Joi Lansing: A Body To Die For – A Love Story

After 40+ years, the love story can be told – between the Hollywood Star and the ingenue. Celebrating Act 2 ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: What makes a Master Bartender?

Food and travel writer, John Mariani, publisher of the weekly newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, never holds back on his opinion ...
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Bill Jordan: It’s Important: DO I Think I’m Old?

You’ve heard the old saw, ‘You’re only as old as you feel”. Baby Boomer-Philosopher, Bill Jordan, creator of the Embrace ...
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Is there such a thing as the “A” Table?

Will slipping the maitre d a tip get you a better table? Is it myth or is there any truth ...
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Bill Jordan: Hi-Tech Old School v the Future

If you’re a Baby Boomer or anywhere over 50, it’s easy to remember all the Hi-Tech advancements we’ve seen in ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: His Radio Show is Eclectic and Fun!

Besides running his free weekly newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, and writing books, John Mariani also does a weekly radio show ...
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FREE ONLINE Workshop: Rapid Recall – Getting Your Dog to COME When Called

Celebrating Act 2’s regular contributing expert for pets and animals, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive Dog Training, announces a FREE ...
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Bill Jordan’s Book is a Great Gift for TEENS!

The popular creator of the ‘Embrace The Boom’ Movement, Bill Jordan, espouses 15 daily ‘practices’ he wants Baby Boomers to ...
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PBS Broadcasts Interview With CelebratingAct2™ Founders

John & I were guests on the PBS show “Everybody With Angela Williamson”. We were invited to discuss CelebratingAct2™, its ...
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John Mariani’s The Encyclopedia of American Food & Drink, a valuable and entertaining resource!

Not only the publisher of the weekly (Free) newsletter, The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani is the author of more than ...
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Bill Jordan: Transitioning from Parent to Friend

As we grow older so do our children and as the parent of an adult you’ve noticed the relationship has ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: The state of Sustainable Seafood

With changes in the oceans, pollution, over fishing and climate change among other issues, the question arises about just how ...
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Bill Jordan: Funny How Our Conversations Change as We Age!

Ever notice you’re having the same conversation again? Is it to be expected that folks of the same age will ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Don’t Miss Charming Galway!

Food writer, author, Publisher of The Virtual Gourmet, and world traveler, John Mariani, continues his stories and advice about visiting ...
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Bill Jordan admits to a Silly Regret!

Like the famous Sinatra song, Bill Jordan has some regrets–in this case, not quite too few to mention! See if ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Update 2022: The State of Air Travel

World traveler, John Mariani, discusses the state of Airline travel today–mid year 2022– and it’s not good. He goes through ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, Chats About Her Book, “Available As Is”

You’ve seen Debbie on Celebrating Act 2 for most of a year, enjoying her witty and sage advice as well ...
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Get Ready for Bill Jordan’s Practice #15

As the founder of the EMBRACE THE BOOM movement, Bill Jordan has gathered 15 philosophical ideas to help us live ...
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Podcaster Nancy Lang Gibbs Chats with Celebrating Act 2™ about Living Later Life!

Join Art and John as they interview a fascinating woman who is a Certified Life Coach specializing in helping ‘older’ ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Dublin’s Best Restaurants

Our world class traveler, John Mariani, publisher of the Virtual Gourmet Newsletter, knows how to enjoy the best any city ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: The importance of Change (Yes You)

She’s talking to YOU! When it comes to adult dating we often want to find someone worthy and then change ...
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Follow Your Genes!

Bill Jordan, creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement recently had is DNA tested and got some interesting results. That ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Sites to See In Dublin

In previous shows, John Mariani has shared secrets of the best hotels and restaurants in one of his favorite cities, ...
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Bill Jordan on Our Childhood Sports Heroes

The founder of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement, Bill Jordan, takes Art and John of Celebrating Act 2™ on a ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: It’s NOT an Audition

Sometimes, advises Debbie Weiss the Hungover Widow, women need to fight the inclination to be people pleasers! Such as when ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: The TRUTH About Kobe Beef!

Is everything they say about KOBE Beef true? And what’s Wagyu ? Why is it so expensive…and what are we ...
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What I Wish I Had Known About Money!

As a senior citizen, it’s important to look back at how far you’ve come–both good and bad! Baby-boomer/Philosopher, Bill Jordan ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Eat As The Romans Do!

As a visitor to Rome, you don’t have to fall into the trap of eating only large tourist meals of ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: Test Your Dating Vocabulary!

As a middle-aged dater, The Hungover Widow, Debbie Weiss, discovered a whole new vocabulary. Most of the words described bad ...
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Books Which Have Influenced Us

Have you ever read a book which in some way changed your life, became a turning point or influenced you? ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: NOW Is A Good Time

As Steve Campbell explains, our brain only recognizes the present –the NOW– when it comes to setting goals and getting ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Dublin’s Wonderful Hotels

While not outrageously large, Dublin has a plethora of fine hotels for its size according to Food and Travel Expert ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: Speaking Up for Singledom!

If you’re not successful at dating is Singledom better for you? The Hungover Widow, Debbie Weiss discusses the cesspool of ...
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LEVELS of Friendship

Some say, Friends come and go. Others swear by lifelong friendship. Bill Jordan, the baby-boomer philosopher who created the EMBRACE ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: This is the Golden Age for Irish Cuisine!

Irish Food has never had a good reputation until recently! Now it is getting well-deserved praise according to famous Food ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: Act The Way You Want To Feel Feelings…is it all about feelings?

When and how does our BRAIN play a role in our feelings? And who’s in control of it all, anyway? ...
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Health Span vs Lifespan

Everyone seems preoccupied with Lifespan –living longer. But Bill Jordan, creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM MOVEMENT, sees it differently ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: Adulting 101

As a middle-aged dater, Debbie Weiss –aka the Hungover Widow–ran into a lot of men who just seemed too lazy ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Visit Ireland NOW!

Internationally known food and travel expert John Mariani, publisher of “The Virtual Gourmet” newsletter shares stories of his recent trip ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: Having No Limits is Limiting

Our brain seem to have a limitless ability to gain and process knowledge–or does it? Can we really place NO ...
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On Grandparenting

Bill Jordan, Baby-Boomer-Philosopher, discusses with Celebrating Act 2’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman the wonders and joy of being a ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: The Missing Element: RESPECT

Aretha Franklin sang about it: RESPECT! Debbie Weiss say’s it’s often what’s missing in the middle-aged dating scene. She’s got ...
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Bill Jordan’s Best Practice #10: Calm Is Contagious

As the creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement, Bill Jordan has become famous for his ’15 Practices’ — all ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: Does Success Breed Success?

Where does success begin? The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell, answers the question, “Does Success breed Success?” with a fascinating discussion ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Defending Beef Eating

In a recent article for FORBES, for which he is a regular contributor, Food and Travel Writer John Mariani took ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: Spontaneity–Virtue or Sword?

The Hungover Widow, Debbie Weiss, has learned the hard way from years of dating as a middle-aged adult that there’s ...
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Bill Jordan’s New Book: Embrace The Boom

Yes, it’s finally happened…Bill Jordan has cajoled someone into publishing his Baby-Boomer philosophy along with his ’15 Practices’ into a ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: My First Post-Covid Trip to Europe

Despite being a Food & Travel reporter, John, like most people, limited his travel severely during the Covid Pandemic. Now ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: 5 Keys to Being Successful

We all want to be successful–in career, relationships and just about everything we do. But why don’t we always achieve ...
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Bill Jordan: Men’s Shoes Vs Women’s Shoes

So what is it about Shoes? And why do women seem to need more shoes than men? Or is that ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: FIGHT BACK Against Devaluing Older Women!

Don’t Settle just because you’re older! and fight back against being devalued! That’s just the beginning of this video message ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: on His Serialized Novel, “Another Vermeer”

Besides being a food and travel writer, John Mariani is a novelist. Among his 12 books are at least 4 ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: Optimism In A Troubled World

Are you a Pessimist …or an Optimist? How can you be positive in such a negative environment –politics, world conflicts, ...
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Meditation and Mindfulness for Boomers

Celebrating Act 2’s favorite Baby-Boomer Philosopher, Bill Jordan explores the value of Meditation and Mindfulness for baby boomers and beyond ...
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Selling the Business to RETIRE! Tim & Linda Keenan

When it comes to retirement planning and actually retiring, the process can be very different for a small business owner ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Childhood Tastes Do certain foods snap you back to a distinct childhood memory?

Are there some things you cannot eat as an adult because of a bad childhood experience? Food and Travel Writer, ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: Get Off Your APP and Ask a Man Out!

Do women still have to wait to be asked on a date? In this age of internet dating Why can’t ...
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Power Of A Paycheck: Bonni Pomush on Working Wardrobes

The power of a paycheck includes among other things the ability to be self-sufficient and enjoy the dignity of work ...
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Bill Jordan’s Jordan’s Best Practice Number 8

Baby-Boomer-Philosopher, Bill Jordan has 15 best practices by which he lives to improve his life. In this video he explains ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: The Key to Successful Resolutions

Ever wonder why you have such trouble keeping to a resolution you’ve made? And not just New Year’s Resolutions but ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Great Moments In Italian Food

The author of at least 3 books on Italian food (among the dozen + he’s written) John Mariani takes a ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow: Dating Shouldn’t Be Like Working In A LAW FIRM!

A former Lawyer herself, Debbie Weiss brings the sexism of a large law firm into a focused comparison with bad ...
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PJs & Slippers in Stores? Oh NO!

Notice the trend of people wearing PJs and Slippers into grocery stores and shopping? Bill Jordan, our favorite Baby-boomer philosopher ...
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Cappi Pidwell: Accelerate The Outcomes You Want

A successful Master Results Coach, author of the popular book, “The Mindset Code”, and in-demand speaker, Cappi Pidwell shares with ...
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John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: Hemingway, the Connoisseur & Gourmand

One of the world’s great writers, Ernest Hemingway, was known for his inclusion of food and wine in his writing ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: 3 Things You Need To Know About Memory

Steve Campbell explains how our memory works and why we sometimes have trouble remembering things –and no it’s not just ...
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Fireplaces, Heaters and Burning Leaves

Are fireplaces just romantic decorations from the past or can they actually be used to heat a room? Baby-Boomer philosopher ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: What To know About Dating A Widow!

Men, Pay attention! Witty and intelligent widow, Debbie Weill tells it like it is. For more on Debbie Weiss go ...
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John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: New Trends for 2022

What can we expect for year 2022 when it comes to food, drink and restaurants? Food & Travel writer and ...
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The Brain Whisperer, Steve Campbell: Age Proofing Your Brain

As we grow older, is it inevitable that we lose brain function? After all, millions of brain cells are dying ...
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Are You Old Enough To ENJOY WINTER?

The harsh winter weather–no matter where you live–can slow us down and keep us indoors…but for some of us of ...
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John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: Can Chefs Really Claim to “BUY ONLY THE BEST”?

Food and Travel expert, John Mariani, publisher of “The Virtual Gourmet” newsletter wants truth in advertising from chefs and restaurateurs ...
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Debbie Weiss, the Hungover Widow, on Middle-Aged Dating: Dating Has Failed–Try Friendship!

Maybe your focus is wrong if you’ve been dating and getting nowhere…The Hungover Widow, Debbie Weiss offers a new way ...
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Bill Jordan, Getting Philosophic!

John and Art of Celebrating Act 2™ love to think of Bill Jordan as their Boomer-Philosopher. Even though he doesn’t ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Author J.A. Jance: Love Your Characters! on her 25th J.P. Beaumont Mystery, “Nothing To Lose”

New York Times Best-selling author, J.A. Jance talks with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2™ about the release of ...
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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! ...
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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 ...
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How Important is Routine?

Is your daily routine a good thing or not? Bill Jordan sees his routine as an anchor for the rest ...
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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 ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow on Middle Aged Dating: How a Self-Help Book Saved my Love Life

Got much, too much advice about dating? How much of it is useful? Where do you go for good advice? ...
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John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: Is There a Perfect Hamburger?

It is almost universally accepted that the Hamburger is America’s favorite food! John Mariani takes us through the good and ...
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Bob Brill: Do What You Love & Never Quit!

Talk about eclectic! Bob Brill, best known as a journalist and newscaster in Southern California is also an expert in ...
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The Brain Whisperer: Male & Female We’re Wired Differently

Not everyone agrees that men and women are different–or just HOW they are different! While it may be controversial, Steve ...
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Bill Jordan’s Practice #13: Keep It Simple!

Known for his 15 best practices for a happy life, Bill Jordan addresses #13, “Keep It Simple” and tell s ...
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John Mariani, The VIrtual Gourmet: CHAZZ Palminteri

The Restaurant & The Actor Our virtual Gourmet promises more than a restaurant review in this video. In discussing the ...
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The Hungover Widow, Debbie Weiss On Middle-Aged Dating: To Find Love Throw Away your List

Looking for the perfect mate? Made that list of everything you want? Great! Now toss it and get real! The ...
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Update On Intermittent Fasting

Bill Jordan is a big fan of ‘Intermittent Fasting’ and shares with John and Art of Celebrating Act 2 just ...
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The Brain Whisperer: Why Smart People Fail

We all make mistakes but that shouldn’t make us feel like a failure! Sometimes it really is all in your ...
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John Mariani’s Radio Show, “Almost Golden”

Despite having been published in newspapers and top magazines internationally for decades, as well as his own popular online newsletter, ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, On Middle-Aged Dating: TAKE UP SPACE!

Debbie’s Mantra for today is TAKE UP SPACE in your relationship! As she explains to women, you need to be ...
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Holidays Are Not Just For Kids

You don’t have to be a child, just child-like to enjoy the Holidays! Bill Jordan discusses the importance of family, ...
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John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: Gifts for the Host of A Dinner Party

Whether it’s a holiday get together, a dinner among friends or a special occasion, It’s always a good idea to ...
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The Brain Whisperer: Steve Campbell’s Weekly Radio Show

Among his many successes, Steve Campbell counts helping people through a weekly radio show on KOWS 92.5 FM in the ...
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Why We Really Like SEMI-RETIREMENT

After more than 30 years on the radio, Bill Jordan, quit his job and created the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow, On Middle-Aged Dating: Where Are All The GrownUp Men?

Author, blogger and widow Debbie Weiss speaks for women in the dating scene who want to know where the REAL ...
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John Mariani, The VIrtual Gourmet: Food & Drink of JAMES BOND

No one appreciates the legendary excellent taste in food and adult beverages of 007 than the Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani ...
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The Brain Whisperer: Getting Out Of Our Own Way!

Ever shoot yourself in the foot? Put Your foot in your mouth? Sabotage yourself? Yep, sometimes we are our own ...
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What Do You Miss Most About Being A Kid?

We all remember our childhood–good or bad. But when looking back the question posed to Bill Jordan, creator of the ...
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John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: Origins of Classic American Dishes!

OK, Sure, Buffalo wings originated in Buffalo–but Which restaurant? And what’s the story behind them? The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani, ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow: Dating and Regurgitation Do Not Mix!

What kind of regurgitation is Debbie talking about here? Verbal or good ol’ projectile vomit? Well, when you hear about ...
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Best Thing About Being 67 (or older)

Remember the Beatles Song, “When I’m 64”? Now, baby-boomer/philosopher Bill Jordan is 67 and feels 40…so what age is really ...
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The Brain Whisperer: Rethinking The Holidays

The year-end Holiday season –starting generally around Halloween and often extending past New Year’s– is often a cause for dread ...
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John Mariani The Virtual Gourmet: Travel to France NOW but See the Whole Country!

World Traveler John Mariani recommends visiting France again–COVID restrictions have lessened and tourism is low. Watch as John explains all ...
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The Hungover Widow Debbie Weiss on Middle Age Dating – Living In the Past

Author, blogger and widow Debbie Weiss knows about love, loss and the cesspool that is middle-aged dating. She’s on a ...
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What is it about Home Made Ice Cream?

Have you ever tried to make HOME MADE Ice Cream? Bill Jordan, creator of the Embrace The Boom movement has…and ...
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John Mariani, The Virtual Gourmet: New England Travel–MYSTIC, Connecticut

Looking for some scenic fall travel in the Northeast? Travel and Food writer John Mariani tells Celebrating Act 2™ about ...
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The Brain Whisperer: How to Deal With the COVID Pandemic

Pandemic getting to you with all the restrictions and protocols? Do you find yourself giving up? The Brain Whisperer, Steve ...
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Job Fairs Want Seniors!

Celebrating Act 2™ went to a local California Job Fair and found that not only is it typical of Job ...
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Bill Jordan’s Practice #1

As the founder of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement, Baby-Boomer Bill Jordan has developed what he calls his “15 Practices” ...
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John Mariani, The VIrtual Gourmet: Great Wines for Great Autumn Meals!

Fall seems to bring more holidays that are celebrated as FEASTS than any other time of the year! Celebrating Act ...
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Debbie Weiss, The Hungover Widow; New Video Series on Middle Aged Dating

John and Art of Celebrating Act 2™ welcome new contributor, Debbie Weiss, aka “The Hungover Widow,” to Celebrating Act 2 ...
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The Brain Whisperer: Dealing with Drinking and Drugs

This video could be considered part 2 of our video on changing habits, but as Steven Campbell explains to Celebrating ...
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Bill Jordan: The Importance of Volunteering For Charity!

Bill Jordan discovered long ago, the real winners are the volunteers giving time and energy to charity work. He recounts ...
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John Mariani, The VIrtual Gourmet: Tipping, a U.S. Phenomenon

It’s controversial, and it’s unique to the U.S.! So Why do we do it? What’s a ‘fair’ tip and does ...
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Bill Jordan: The Music Of Our Youth

There’s that certain song –that golden oldie –that takes you back to your youth–to a specific moment where you were ...
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The Brain Whisper on Habits: Where They Come From and How to Change Them!

Steven Campbell, the Brain Whisperer explains to Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™ just how habits are ...
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What Customers Should Know Before Criticizing a Restaurant POST-Pandemic!

It’s more than about good manners–it’s a discussion about just how demanding and critical a customer should be, really at ...
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Bill Jordan: Movies Which Make Men Cry

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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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