I Don’t Recognize America Anymore
A veteran reflects on state power, anonymity, and why America no longer feels like the country he believed in.
Embracing Enough: Welcome to Lou LaMedica’s Personal Blog
"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From mindset and parenting to small business insights, easy family recipes, and personal finance, this blog shares practical wisdom on appreciating what we have and finding fulfillment in the everyday.
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Make the Good Stuff Happen Automatically
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.
52 Weeks Under the Bar: How Strength Training After 50 Changed My Life
A year of small, steady habits transformed my strength at 50. From rowing to barbell training, here’s how I became stronger than I was in my 40s.
Living Well Within Our Means
We’ve learned that living well isn’t about having the biggest house or the flashiest things. It’s about shaping what you have into enough, planning with purpose, and choosing experiences that last longer than stuff ever could.
Your Gut Knows the Way
From culinary school to combat zones, parenting through COVID to rebuilding a business—this is the story of trusting my gut when nothing else made sense.
Breadcrumbs for a Life Well Spent
Journaling helps me live with intention. From food to finances to bird calls in the woods, here’s how I track what matters and leave breadcrumbs worth following.
How I’m Going to Teach My Kids to Drive (Assume Everyone Else Is an Idiot)
Driving is the most dangerous daily task. These seven driving commandments will help new drivers stay safe, avoid accidents, and keep their insurance rates low.
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Helping Aging Parents Stay Active: Simple Truths for a Lifelong Fitness Journey
Learn how to help aging parents stay active with simple motivation tips, fitness advice, and physical therapy insights for lifelong health and wellness.
How a Simple Sleep Ritual Transformed My Life
Struggling with sleep? Discover how a simple nightly ritual improved my sleep quality, boosted focus, and increased energy—plus tips to create your own routine.
Purple Rain Slaw: The Bitterness-Free Cabbage Slaw That Slaps
This tangy-sweet Purple Rain Slaw transforms red cabbage into a flavor-packed topping or side. Salted, rinsed, and tossed with apple cider vinegar, dried apples, and honey—perfect for bowls, wraps, and more.
How to Bake Perfect Pita Chips (Crispy, Versatile & Easy)
Learn how to bake perfect homemade pita chips with this simple method. Light, crispy, and endlessly versatile — perfect for salads, dips, bowls, and snacking.
Lessons from an Online Lemonade Stand: What My Kids and I Learned Selling Collectible Cards on eBay
How running an eBay card business with my kids taught us about pricing, margins, discipline — and why selling is one of the best classrooms there is.
No Flip, No Fuss: The Best Jammy Over-Easy Egg
Steamed, not flipped. This foolproof technique gives you a perfect jammy yolk and fully set whites—thanks to an egg ring, a splash of water, and a little patience.
Hydration Hysteria: When Did Water Become a Lifestyle?
Gen X grew up never drinking water—just Kool-Aid, Tang, and soda. In true Bill Burr style, here’s a hilarious take on today’s hydration obsession.
Jalen Hurts and the Mindset of Growth: Lessons from Super Bowl 59
Jalen Hurts’ journey from Super Bowl loss to MVP is a lesson in resilience, growth, and embracing enough. Learn how his mindset can inspire your own success.
The Truth About Success: Why Most People Fail and How You Can Win
Success isn’t just about ambition—it’s about sacrifice and persistence. Discover why most people fail and how you can stay committed to achieving your goals.
How I’m Going to Teach My Kids to Drive (Assume Everyone Else Is an Idiot)
Driving is the most dangerous daily task. These seven driving commandments will help new drivers stay safe, avoid accidents, and keep their insurance rates low.
Why I Blog: Connection, Clarity, and Legacy
"Embracing Enough" is my exploration of a life well-lived—where gratitude meets growth. From philosophy and parenting to small business insights, easy family recipes, and personal finance, this blog shares practical wisdom on appreciating what we have and finding fulfillment in the everyday.
The Best Basmati Rice Ever (Thanks to Julie Sahni)
This basmati rice recipe—taught to me by the legendary Julie Sahni—is so good even my 11-year-old noticed. Fluffy, fragrant, and foolproof.
Made with Bullet