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 detailing her family’s recent experience flying cross country. It’s a great analysis from an active traveler of what’s actually happening now. Whether or not you plan on flying anytime soon, you should see this interview! … Read more

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 all travel due to COVID-19. He recommends that if you’re like him you’ll want to stay off airplanes but don’t miss out on all the great destinations you can reach in a day by car! … Read more

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 Embrace The Boom movement, recently turned 66 and has lots to say about it. Art and John of Celebrating Act 2™ encourage him to give his perspective on life, looking backward and forward from age … Read more

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 older dog may be better for some people as a pet. She discusses the pros and cons of both young and mature dogs to help you choose just the right dog for your companion!

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. That’s a problem for restaurants which don’t already have a patio so we’ve seen establishments spread to serve food in the spaces and parking lots right outside their door. Is this good or bad? What … Read more

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 some kind of conspiracy against homeowners by those millions of little green blades of grass! And is this really what the good Lord intended? Bill shares a great piece making us think twice about WHY … Read more

Purebred Dogs & Breeders

Animal Behaviorist and Trainer, Sarah Surritt, examines the benefits of adopting a purebred puppy from a reputable breeder. As one of the contributing experts for Celebrating Act 2™, Sarah has been taking our senior viewers through all their options in choosing just the right pet. With dogs as the most popular choice, Sarah looks at … Read more

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 regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ he has gained a new following for his commentary on food and wine but because the reaction to COVID-19 virus has greatly limited travel of all sorts, he’s been … Read more

Vacations!?

So if you’re retired or semi-retired aren’t you kinda always on vacation? What exactly do you need a vacation FROM ? Bill Jordan, creator of Embrace The Boom, gets Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman thinking about it. How about you? Where do you go , what do you do for a vacation?

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 developing a more sophisticated palate to increase you enjoyment of wine. Despite his extensive knowledge of wine, the author simplifies the process of finding wine you love and offers an easy way to get started … Read more