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.
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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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.
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Intuit Stock and the AI Panic: The Small Business Reality
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.
Rancho Gordo Field Peas with Thick-Cut Bacon Over Baked Potatoes
Rancho Gordo field peas recipe with thick-cut bacon and roasted red peppers, served over baked potatoes. Hearty, simple comfort food.
Arianna Fontana and the Art of Lasting Six Olympic Games
From Turin 2006 to Cortina 2026, Arianna Fontana has won medals in six Olympic Games, building a career defined by reinvention and resilience.
Shrimp, Andouille & White Bean Stew Over Creamy Polenta
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
Orecchiette with White Beans, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe
A cozy, Southern Italian–inspired pasta with orecchiette, sausage, creamy white beans, and broccoli rabe—finished loose and glossy for maximum comfort.
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.
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