Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Intuit Stock and the AI Panic: The Small Business Reality

Feb 12, 2026

Is AI really going to replace accounting software? When Intuit stock fell under $400, I didn’t panic — I leaned on what I know from running small businesses.

Arianna Fontana and the Art of Lasting Six Olympic Games

Feb 11, 2026

From Turin 2006 to Cortina 2026, Arianna Fontana has won medals in six Olympic Games, building a career defined by reinvention and resilience.

Rancho Gordo Field Peas with Thick-Cut Bacon Over Baked Potatoes

Feb 11, 2026

Rancho Gordo field peas recipe with thick-cut bacon and roasted red peppers, served over baked potatoes. Hearty, simple comfort food.

Shrimp, Andouille & White Bean Stew Over Creamy Polenta

Feb 2, 2026

A slow, comforting bowl of shrimp, andouille, and white beans over creamy polenta — smoky, saffron-warm, and built from pantry staples with intention.

Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies (Fudgy, Classic, One-Bowl Recipe)

Jan 30, 2026

I made Katherine Hepburn’s brownies with my son, chasing that perfect glossy batter. What we ended up with was a great dessert—and a small moment worth keeping.

Then and Now: What I Learned by Reading My Journal from 7 Years Ago

Jan 29, 2026

A seven-year-old journal entry becomes a time machine—revealing how ambition softened into presence, and what it really means to live intentionally.

How a Simple Bird Feeder Changed How I See the World

Jan 28, 2026

A quiet reflection on how a backyard bird feeder changed the way I notice the world — and why paying attention might be one of the most underrated mental health practices we have.

Hatch Green Chile Pork Stew

Jan 26, 2026

A deeply comforting Hatch green chile pork stew—roasted chilies, browned pork, and a silky sauce that eats like warmth in a bowl.

I Don’t Recognize America Anymore

Jan 25, 2026

A veteran reflects on state power, anonymity, and why America no longer feels like the country he believed in.

Sloppy Joe Cheesesteaks (Not Quite a Chopped Cheese)

Jan 24, 2026

A Sloppy Joe–cheesesteak hybrid that borrows the chopped-cheese technique without copying it. Deeply browned beef, a clingy savory sauce, and cheese melted directly into the mixture make this a kid-friendly, cold-weather crowd pleaser.

Make the Good Stuff Happen Automatically

Jan 23, 2026

What if the key to long-term health, savings, and peace of mind isn’t discipline, but removing decisions? A reflection on building a life that works automatically.

Orecchiette with White Beans, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe

Jan 23, 2026

A cozy, Southern Italian–inspired pasta with orecchiette, sausage, creamy white beans, and broccoli rabe—finished loose and glossy for maximum comfort.