Topics of interest about lifestyle
As we grow older so do our children and as the parent of an adult you’ve noticed the relationship has changed. It’s a difficult transition for some –both parent and child! For others the relationship becomes one of equals–like friends! Is that good or bad? And how do you deal with it? As always Bill … Read more
With changes in the oceans, pollution, over fishing and climate change among other issues, the question arises about just how sustainable our seafood sources really are. Food and Travel writer and publisher of The Virtual Gourmet Newsletter, John Mariani, updates John and Art of Celebrating Act 2 and discusses world and industry influences including farming … Read more
Ever notice you’re having the same conversation again? Is it to be expected that folks of the same age will have similar interests and thus talk about the same thing over and over?…or is it something to do with old age? And how old is ‘Old Age”, anyway? How about you and your friends …what … Read more
Food writer, author, Publisher of The Virtual Gourmet, and world traveler, John Mariani, continues his stories and advice about visiting Ireland with this video about Galway. If you’re looking for a manageable size city filled with Irish charm and great food, Galway is for you. Among other things, he discusses with Art and John of … Read more
Like the famous Sinatra song, Bill Jordan has some regrets–in this case, not quite too few to mention! See if you agree with the creator of EMBRACE the BOOM that is regret is silly or not…and join the discussion about what we should and shouldn’t regret! Life’s too short to have regrets? For more on … Read more
World traveler, John Mariani, discusses the state of Airline travel today–mid year 2022– and it’s not good. He goes through some of the historic mistakes airlines made as well as the unfortunate consequences of the COVID pandemic. His well-informed opinions are balanced with commentary on how the airlines can improve. For more on John Mariani … Read more
You’ve seen Debbie on Celebrating Act 2 for most of a year, enjoying her witty and sage advice as well as her cringe-worthy tales of middle aged dating. Now in this interview with Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 she announces the publication of her first book. The book, entitled “Available As Is,” is … Read more
As the founder of the EMBRACE THE BOOM movement, Bill Jordan has gathered 15 philosophical ideas to help us live and enjoy life more… As Bill points out, they’re called practices because they need to be done –to be practiced –every day! You’ll like #15 when you finally watch this video! For more on Bill … Read more
Join Art and John as they interview a fascinating woman who is a Certified Life Coach specializing in helping ‘older’ women to enjoy ‘Later Life’ through her Podcast. For Nancy Lang Gibbs, it’s a personal mission based on her life’s journey. In this video , the effervescent and positive Coach Gibbs not only explains the … Read more
Our world class traveler, John Mariani, publisher of the Virtual Gourmet Newsletter, knows how to enjoy the best any city has to offer. In this video John takes us for a tour of some of Dublin’s TOP spots for fine dining–equal to any cuisine in the world. You may not be able to enjoy every … Read more