Topics of interest about lifestyle
Are all the good restaurants to be found ONLY ‘downtown’ in the heart of a large city? Food and Travel writer John Mariani, also the publisher of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter, explains why most suburbs have their share of great restaurants including fine dining. He mostly discusses NY and LA but as he tell it, … Read more
As the creator of the EMBRACE THE BOOM Movement, Bill Jordan has written the book of the same name with his 15 Best Practices for living a fulfilling life…Actually there are 16! In this episode Bill explains how #16 makes sense of all of the first 15! So you won’t want to miss this! For … Read more
As Co-Author of the best selling “GRILLING for DUMMIES”, food and travel writer John Mariani, shares his ’10 commandments for Grilling’ –just in time for the warm weather cook-out season! You’ll find a few surprises among them, but follow them all for a successful BBQ and other outdoor fare from the grill! For more on … Read more
Seems we all do it: save things we have a sentimental attachment to ! But how important are they and who else would agree? It’s an interesting look at a common foible and why we do it! Also, when you look at some of the things Bill’s actually saved you may change your mind! Let … Read more
OK, let’s be honest, it’s a real thing, NAPS, and nothing to be ashamed of if you’re over 60 –even over 50! Bill Jordan and the boys from Celebrating Act 2 discuss the best ways to nap, what’s so good about a good nap, and guarantee this conversation will put to to sleep! For more … Read more
In this second video on Louisville, Travel and Food Writer (and the publisher of The Virtual Gourmet) John Mariani, takes us on a great tour of the restaurants and attractive dining scene in this historic city. Importantly, he also delves into the subject of BOURBON. It certainly is a mouth-watering episode! For more on John … Read more
The classic phrase may be “Stop and Smell The Roses” but for Bill Jordan it’s “MINDFULNESS”. The topic is awareness of our surroundings –and all the beauty and pleasures life offers. For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to www.BillJordanEmbraceTheBoom.com Also be sure to Order Bill’s new book, Also called “Embrace The … Read more
As a world traveler, John Mariani has seen it all and now raves about Louisville KY, a city that was not always worthy of praise by travelers and gourmands. In this, the first of 2 parts on the city, he examines the quaint yet modern and vibrant social and artistic life of the historic American … Read more
A timely new book POWER TOOLS FOR MEN about men’s health; subtitled “A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity” is the subject of this interview. Art and John discuss with co-author Leonard Szymczak (Sim-CHECK) the trend toward labeling masculine traits as ‘Toxic’ and how in today’s society, men as a group need support for the good traits … Read more
Bill Jordan responds to John’s contention that a little moaning and whining makes a patient actually feel better by relieving Stress! As they discuss the attitude sick people should or should not display it becomes obvious which of the three you would never want to nurse through bad health! For more on Bill Jordan and … Read more