Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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How to Maintain, Organize and Clean Your Vinyl Record Collection

Oct 30, 2025

A simple, proven method for cleaning and caring for vinyl records. From garage setups and vacuum cleaners to anti-static tricks and organizing by mood, here’s how to keep your collection quiet, clean, and built for a lifetime of enjoyment.

Cinnamon Chip French Toast

Oct 26, 2025

Thick slices of cinnamon chip bread soaked in vanilla custard, browned in Kerrygold butter, and drenched in maple syrup — the kind of breakfast that makes a slow Sunday feel just right.

Starting Classical Guitar at 48 — Why I’m Learning Something New (and Hard)

Oct 24, 2025

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.

Under Promise, Over Deliver — How Small Promises Build Big Trust

Oct 24, 2025

Same 11:45 delivery, two very different stories — one breaks trust, the other builds it.

Jazz for the Night: 10 Perfect Albums to Set the Mood

Oct 23, 2025

When the day slows and the lights dim, these ten albums transform your space into a quiet sanctuary. Music to close your eyes to, and drift.

Ultimate Guilty Pleasure: Crispy Tortilla Pizza — A Ten-Minute Bar Pie Hack

Oct 23, 2025

A weeknight or midnight miracle — this crispy, cheesy flour tortilla pizza takes just ten minutes, no dough required. A little sauce, a handful of cheese, and you’ve got happiness on a plate.

Expanding the Kool Collectibles Universe — Pokémon Joins the Lineup

Oct 22, 2025

Kool Collectibles is expanding into Pokémon cards. A beginner’s journey from vintage slabs to the colorful world of Charizard, Pikachu, and nostalgia-filled artwork.

Pressing the Reset Button — Finding Stillness in the Woods

Oct 16, 2025

Woke up uninspired. Found peace in the woods instead.

🌽 Southwest Three Sisters Soup

Oct 16, 2025

A warm, smoky soup that honors the harmony of corn, beans, and squash — deepened with saffron, sweetened by a single date, and finished with crispy tortilla rajas. Comfort food for when the leaves start to turn and the light gets low.

A Key Life Skill: Reflection as a Practice

Oct 15, 2025

Taking time to pause, think, and learn has shaped how I parent, coach, and lead. Reflection isn’t about judgment—it’s about curiosity, space, and the willingness to ask what could be better next time.

🍂 Borlotti Bean Ragu with Pumpkin Gnocchi, Roasted Sweet Potato, Heirloom Tomato & Toasted Pecans

Oct 15, 2025

A fall-inspired ragu that’s part comfort food, part revelation. Creamy beans, roasted vegetables, and golden gnocchi come together under a drizzle of sage butter and toasted pecans.

You vs You | The Real Battle Is in Your Mind

Oct 14, 2025

The toughest opponent you’ll ever face doesn’t wear a uniform. It lives in your head.