Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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⚾ Cliff’s Notes: Baseball IQ for Kids & Teens (Baserunning Edition)

Aug 19, 2025

We’ve been building a running set of “Cliff’s Notes” for our team from Baseball IQ for Kids & Teens. This edition covers baserunning — the golden rules, smart decisions, and review questions every young ballplayer should know.

Lou’s Sweet-Heat Meatloaf with Buttermilk Panade and Tangy Glaze

Aug 13, 2025

Moist, tender, and packed with flavor — this sweet-heat meatloaf uses a buttermilk panade for incredible texture and a tangy glaze for the perfect finish.

The Gross, Glorious, Totally Worth-It Guide to Surviving DMV Allergies

Aug 13, 2025

We moved to the DMV thinking we were immune to allergies. Four years later, we were congested, cranky, and armed with a four-step plan to stop sinus infections in their tracks.

Chickpea & Farro Italian Wedding Soup Remix

Aug 12, 2025

Mini meatballs, creamy Rancho Gordo chickpeas, farro, and escarole in a rustic twist on Italian wedding soup—with a splash of balsamic to brighten each bite.

Creating Space For Fulfillment

Aug 12, 2025

Meditation teaches us to pause before reacting. What if we widened that pause to life itself? In a culture obsessed with busy, creating space might be the most radical path to fulfillment.

Why I Added to My CROX Position

Aug 7, 2025

Crocs stock fell 27% on earnings, but I added to my CROX position. Here’s why I believe in dollar-cost averaging, brand strength, and long-term durability despite short-term uncertainty.

Hearty Chickpea & Farro Soup | Rustic Italian Comfort in a Bowl

Aug 6, 2025

Simple ingredients, slow simmer, big comfort. This hearty chickpea and farro soup is Italian-inspired warmth in a bowl.

Seek Out the People (and Places) That Inspire You

Jul 30, 2025

Inspiration isn’t passive. You have to put yourself in the places where it lives—whether that’s a gym, a baseball field, the woods, or a gallery. And when you do, it changes you.

Life Feels Better with Music On

Jul 28, 2025

A quiet afternoon, a favorite song, and a few old photos reminded me how much better life feels with music playing in the background.

Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies

Jul 28, 2025

An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.

Late Summer Pasta with Bocconcini Bombs

Jul 27, 2025

Sweet Campari tomatoes, roasted garlic, pesto, and creamy bocconcini come together in this Rao’s-inspired pasta that tastes like peak summer in a bowl.

You’re Not Talking to Everyone. You’re Talking to the Ones Who Are Listening.

Jul 25, 2025

When you speak from the heart in a world wired for snark, some people won’t get it. But that doesn’t mean you stop showing up with sincerity. This post is about leading with kindness anyway.