Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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New Mantra: It’ll Be All Right

Nov 7, 2025

While listening to music and thinking through a problem, a quiet phrase came to me: “It’ll be all right. You’re gonna be all right.” A new mantra, born from stillness.

Savannah Red Rice with Kielbasa and Crab | Lowcountry Comfort Food

Nov 7, 2025

Smoky kielbasa, sweet crab, and heirloom Carolina Gold rice come together in this comforting Savannah red rice — a Lowcountry classic perfect for a cold, windy Fall day. Warm, soulful, and deeply satisfying straight from the Dutch oven.

Black Bean Banger Burrito — Quick, Healthy, and Full of Flavor

Nov 5, 2025

Some days you don’t want takeout — you just want something quick, hot, and satisfying. This Black Bean Banger Burrito delivers all that and more: smoky beans, melty cheese, and a crispy tortilla straight from the air fryer. Smart cooking, made simple.

Grace Under Fire: What My Son Taught Me About Composure

Nov 5, 2025

When my 12-year-old son faced heckling parents while umpiring a Little League game, he showed me that real composure isn’t about control—it’s about grace, even when others lose theirs.

What Makes a Friend — The Quiet Strength of Real Connection

Oct 31, 2025

As we get older, friendship looks different. The best ones don’t need constant contact — they bring quiet peace, honesty, and steadiness through life’s chaos. This reflection explores what real connection means and why the friends who truly see you are worth holding onto.

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.