This Just in: Bad NEWS!

Why does it seem all the news is BAD news? Does only negativity reign? Bill Jordan of Embrace The Boom, shares perspective and a few important facts with Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™. Join this trio of seniors as they chop up the ‘news’ media and have fun doing it! You’ll … Read more

Americas Cuisine:The Gift of Immigrants

As America is a land of immigrants, so too our cuisine is as varied and diverse as our population’s origins. Who doesn’t eat pizza or Chinese take-out or enjoy a Greek salad (among other ethnic cuisines) now and then? Food and Travel writer John Mariani, Editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, is a considerable food … Read more

Dentistry in the Age of COVID-19

Dentists were among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 shut down! We don’t think of our Dentist as a ‘small business’ but most are! They’re unfortunately at the bottom of the Healthcare list–behind doctors, hospitals, first responders etc. Veteran dentist, Dr Ed Prus DDS, shares the plight of most dentists and what YOU as a … Read more

Picking Your Perfect Pet: Indoor Cats

As part of her series for Celebrating Act 2™ on picking the perfect pet, animal behaviorist and training expert Sarah Surritt goes over the PROS and CONS of keeping INDOOR Cats. There’s plenty of food for thought here before you decide to adopt a cat! Especially for working people and seniors.Let us know if you … Read more

Embrace The Boom is GROWING!

Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman congratulate Bill Jordan on the continuing growth of his movement to EMBRACE THE BOOM: baby boomers appreciating their life and their age and making the most of it. Bill shares his philosophy and explains just why the millions of Baby Boomers are enjoying life –and joining … Read more

How to Read A Wine Label

Like John Coleman, co-founder of Celebrating Act 2™, many of us wine drinkers may know what we like but don’t know how to navigate the information on the label of better wines–especially foreign wines. We often fly blind in choosing a new wine. Food and Travel critic, John Mariani, the editor of The Virtual Gourmet … Read more

Old Guy Uniforms

What is it about men of a certain age? Ever notice how many have facial hair? …or wear Hawaiian shirts? Maybe there’s an official uniform for old guys nobody knows about. Bill Jordan, of Embrace the Boom is of a certain age and he chats with Celebrating Act 2™’s founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, … Read more

Cats As The Perfect Pet: an Overview

Having covered some more exotic choices for pets such as hamsters, mice, geckos and snakes, Animal Behavior expert Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive now examines the pros and cons of CATS for Celebrating Act 2™. It’s an overview of this popular species for companion pets. You’ll learn a lot –even if you prefer dogs!

Ross Costa – Music Is In The Universe

Ross Costa has been a musician his entire life. Yes, he’s a talented Tai Chi instructor, artist, and holds a Masters in Public Health Education, but music is his favorite universe. Enjoy Ross recounting his love of music from an early age, playing in high school bands, college, years of doing gigs in Hawaii and … Read more

The Future of Restaurants After COVID-19

While we all wonder what the ‘New Normal’ will look like after the COVID-19 Crisis ends, many have predicted the end of the small restaurant business as we have known it. Food Critic and Travel Writer John Mariani has observed and commented on the industry for 40 years. He’s also a student of history and … Read more