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 what NOT to do! The Honey-DON’T list? You’ll get a kick out of this. 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: 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 preliminary course to the Fine Dining experience? Internationally respected Food and Travel Writer,–and we add, Culinary Historian–John Mariani, addresses this in no uncertain terms. You’ll love his well-thought out opinion and professional perspective on the … Read more

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, Daniel Robbins has written his memoir telling the story of his decades-long relationship as both student and collaborator with famous film composer Miklos Rozsa. Rozsa is legendary in Film Music for his scores of epic … Read more

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 ready to rant! Don’t you dare write off a whole day out of your life! If you’ve ever been guilty of this ‘offense’ you may want to Rant back — or agree! Let us know … Read more

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 Michelin Guide. In this video he discusses an accusation raised by the esteemed gastronome, Gerry Dawes, that the guide is Biased against Spain. John answers that charge with a historical look at the Michelin Guide … Read more

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 Keeping?…and what do they say about you? Maybe it’s true that you can tell a lot about someone by what they read! Watch and see what you learn about Bill Jordan! For more on Bill … Read more

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 it down? Bill Jordan discusses this human quirk — the fact that sometimes writing it down makes it a real goal — and why some of us really do need to make a list! For … Read more

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, John Mariani, about his review of the historic KATZ’s Deli in Manhattan. The conversation includes the history of Katz’s (100 + Years) as well as what make a great Delicatessen and of course a number … Read more

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 it? Bill Jordan brings his Baby-Boomer philosophical analysis to the question of work vs. hobby as he discusses the concept of leisure time and hobbies with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2. It’s an … Read more