Topics of interest about lifestyle
Food and Travel writer John Mariani knows the restaurant industry inside and out. Small, local ‘Mom & Pop’ restaurants are an important part of our economy and are particularly vulnerable in this time of shutdown because of the COVID-19 virus. He discusses with Art and John the unique situation these neighborhood entrepreneurs face, how they’re … Read more
Quintessential Baby-Boomer, Bill Jordan, shares with Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman how social media is a blessing in this time of self-imposed quarantine against the COVID-19 corona virus. There’s some good advice and fun banter about how we can make a bad situation better…as well as Bill’s always supportive positive attitude.
With age comes perspective! Or maybe we just hope it does. Bill Jordan, creator of “Embrace The Boom” movement talks with Celebrating Act 2’s Art Kirsch and John Coleman about things we learn –or don’t learn– as we mature. The trio of boomers reflect on a great number of topics from money to relationships to … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, interview a 51 year old just entering his Act 2: the ‘2nd Half of His Life.’ Brian Surritt talks about friends and peers of the Sandwich Generation for whom dealing with aging parents and children still 10 years away from college is a real conflict. Brian … Read more
Added to Celebrating Act 2’s list of regular contributors is vivacious Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive dog training. Founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman introduce the expert who will report on all things in the world of pets for the channel’s senior viewers. Sarah’s qualifications as a certified dog trainer are not the only thing … Read more
What will we do when travel restrictions imposed because of COVID-19 pandemic are relaxed? John Mariani, noted Food and Travel writer and publisher of the popular weekly newsletter, Virtual Gourmet, is a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ (the website for everyone over 50.) In this video he chats with Celebrating Act 2™’s Art Kirsch … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™’s Food & Travel contributor, John Mariani, author of the popular weekly newsletter the Virtual Gourmet, explains why the world is experiencing a GLUT of wine. The conversation with founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman includes some history, some business and good advice. Some of the great wines of the world are included … Read more
Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman introduce us to regular Contributor, John Mariani, world traveler, columnist and author ( over 12 books) who publishes the weekly newsletter Virtual Gourmet. they discuss Mariani’s philosophy toward reporting on food and travel as well as the joys of his job. along the way of this … Read more
It seems there’s more myths surrounding seafood than any other cuisine! Which are true and should be heeded and which are just old myths–and where did they come from, anyway? Celebrating Act 2™’s contributing Food and Travel expert, John Mariani, publisher of the popular weekly newsletter, Virtual Gourmet debunks some and explains others. Its a … Read more
Why do we feel the need to make New Year’s Resolutions? And who actually keeps to them? Bill Jordan, creator of the inspirational “15 Practices,” discusses the pros & cons with John Coleman and Art Kirsch of Celebrating Act 2. There’s fun and self reflection as well as a little good advice on making positive … Read more