The Two Circles That Changed My Life
A difficult baseball game became the perfect opportunity to teach my son one of the most valuable Stoic lessons: focus your energy on what matters and what you can control.
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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Why Everyone Needs a North Star (More Than Goals)
Looking back at old journals, I discovered the difference between goals and a North Star—and how life can move in the right direction even when plans don't.
Starting Classical Guitar at 48 — Why I’m Learning Something New (and Hard)
At 48 years old, I decided to learn classical guitar — not because I needed another hobby, but because I missed the feeling of being a beginner again.
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Grilled Sausage with Burst Campari Tomatoes and Polenta
Grilled hot and sweet Italian sausage served with burst Campari tomatoes, smoky grilled eggplant, and creamy polenta. A simple Italian-inspired comfort food dinner packed with flavor.
Sleep Is Still the Medicine: My Adult Sleep Routine for Better Rest
My kids fall asleep in minutes. I need vinyl, dim lights, and a few rituals to get there. A reflection on sleep, aging, parenting, and creating peace at the end of the day.
Grilled Prime New York Strip with Italian Summer Corn Relish
Grill a perfect Prime New York strip with salt, pepper, and high heat, then top it with a fresh Italian corn relish made with herbs, lemon, and capers.
Italian-Style Hummus on Grilled Bread (Rancho Gordo Chickpea & Potato Purée)
Creamy Italian-style hummus made with Rancho Gordo chickpeas, potato, olive oil, and red onion. Served on grilled bread, this simple appetizer or side dish pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
Residency Before Citizenship: What Vinyl Records Taught Me About Patience
I almost gave up on a famous jazz record after the opening track felt cold and distant. Then one song later, everything changed. A reflection on vinyl listening, patience, and depth in a world built for skipping.
Simple Tomato Rancho Gordo Chickpea Soup with Pasta (Easy Pantry Dinner)
This simple tomato chickpea soup with pasta is cozy, affordable, and packed with flavor from slow-simmered tomatoes, Rancho Gordo chickpeas, ditalini, and leftover eggplant cutlets.
Peppers and Eggs Sandwich Recipe (Italian Cubanelle Peppers & Eggs)
Sweet Cubanelle peppers cooked in olive oil, folded with soft scrambled eggs, and tucked into crusty bread with parmigiano reggiano. A simple Italian comfort food classic that proves humble ingredients can make an unforgettable sandwich.
Why Some Albums Take Time to Open Up | Vinyl Listening, Patience, and Music Memory
A live Traffic album almost lost me in the first twenty minutes. By side three, it had transported me to a Saturday night in 1972—from my basement in 2026.
Easy Shrimp Seafood Boil Recipe With Corn, Potatoes, and Sausage
This easy shrimp seafood boil recipe with corn, potatoes, sausage, and asparagus is a fun family dinner and a great recipe for teenagers learning to cook.
Pappardelle Primavera with Prosciutto and Crisp Vegetables
Creamy pappardelle primavera with Prosciutto di Parma, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, spinach, and Romano cheese. Crisp vegetables, silky sauce, and a spring pasta dinner worth going back for thirds.
Starting a Catering Business? Here’s What Nobody Tells You
Thinking about starting a catering business? Here’s the real truth about cash flow, operations, labor, customer issues, and what it really takes to survive.
Hatch Green Chile Beef Picadillo (Rainy Day Comfort Food)
A cozy Hatch green chile beef picadillo made with ground beef, potatoes, tomatoes, smoky bacon fat, and Hatch chile flavor bombs. The perfect rainy day comfort food for a warm family dinner.
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