Topics of interest about lifestyle
This discussion starts with a comment by the new editor of Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book, a wonderful reference for the masses. Food and Travel expert, Mariani, explains about the respected annual reference book and how over the decades wines do change –locally as well as world wide–based on many factors. It’s an interesting global … Read more
You no doubt have heard of–even tried–New Year’s Resolutions. Now, Bill Jordan of EMBRACE THE BOOM, suggests new MONTHLY Resolutions. He explains why and discusses it with Celebrating Act 2. If there are changes you want to RESOLVE to make in you life, this will give you a valuable perspective on how to get it … Read more
After a recent trip to Disney World in Florida, Food and Travel writer John Mariani reports on a surprising aspect of the huge mega resort–FINE DINING! While known for having something attractive for every-aged member of the family, Disney World is also for ADULTS with high taste and the budget to enjoy world-class FINE DINING. … Read more
Every once in a while Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 ask Bill to share one of the 15 practices from his book, “Embrace the Boom”. Today, he’s chosen #11 also known as the Pareto Principle. Bill explains why this life practice is valuable and how he applies it to enhance his life. Watch, … Read more
Respected Food & Travel writer, John Mariani, reports on the state of air travel leading into the 2022 Holiday season and John & Art of Celebrating Act 2 get him to discuss his trip to Disney World. For the two, Mariani compares it to the smaller west coast Disneyland they know. The discussion goes on … Read more
Keeping things in perspective is not easy. We can easily get carried away with details which may not really be important… Bill Jordan, Creator of the Embrace The Boom Movement, and Celebrating Act 2’s favorite Baby-boomer Philosopher offers Art and john of Celebrating Act 2 a true story of how years ago a Russian visitor … Read more
Particularly in warmer weather we often enjoy an after dinner drink of a sweet dessert wine. What is a dessert wine, anyway? In this video John Mariani, the publisher of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter (free), discusses sweet wines, fortified wines and more dessert wines, even cognac and brandy. As he is known for, John includes … Read more
Bill Jordan, CelebratingAct2™ regular contributor and noted commentator on life, asks what defines a ‘Professional”? If there are professional standards for everything else why not on being human?As always, Bill gets us thinking about important issues and the discussion can be enlightening. You’ll love his philosophical approach! For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The … Read more
With the proliferation of Celebrity-Chef-named restaurants, often part of a large multi-city chain or group, the question arises about how many is too many to maintain the Chef’s signature touch and quality! John Mariani, noted food and travel writer and publisher of the The Virtual Gourmet newsletter (free) tackles this question from both a practical … Read more
“Honey, Does This Dress Make Me look fat?” It’s the ‘Catch 22’ question men notoriously avoid… and it’s the basis of our discussion about honesty between a man and his wife. It’s also a discussion on how we communicate and share. You’ll have lots of opinions and a few laughs when you watch this video. … Read more