An Open Letter to My Children About Emotional Boundaries
A father reflects on emotional boundaries, relationship maturity, and protecting your peace in this open letter to his children about choosing the right life partner.
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.
Featured Posts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Winter Recipes
Garlicky Alubia Blanca & Broccoli Rabe Sauté (with Roasted Garlic Magic)
This rustic bowl of alubia blanca beans and sautéed broccoli rabe gets a flavor boost from roasted garlic paste and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect over polenta, pasta, or toast.
🐚 Sautéed Scallops Over Brothy White Beans with Zucchini, Spinach & Saffron
Elegant yet easy, this recipe features golden-seared scallops served over brothy white beans with saffron, roasted garlic, zucchini, and spinach. Finished with fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
Southwest White Bean Stew Over Polenta with Korean Pickled Radish & Sour Cream Drizzle
Smoky white bean stew over creamy polenta, finished with roasted sweet potato, Korean pickled radish, a sour cream drizzle, and fresh lime. A bold fusion bowl that hits every note.
Smoked Tuna & White Bean Power Bowl
This warm, nourishing bowl features smoked tuna, creamy white beans in their own broth, wilted spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, and tangy pickles—all tied together with lemon vinaigrette. A cozy, flavor-packed meal using pantry staples.
Addition by Subtraction in Sales: How Saying No Helped Us Grow
We didn’t grow our catering sales by doing more—we grew by doing less. Here’s how saying no to small custom orders helped us focus, streamline, and finally hit our revenue goals in 2025.
Why We Left the Travel Team My Son Worked So Hard to Make
At 11 years old, kids need reps, not the bench. Here's why we left the travel team our son worked so hard to join—and what really matters at this age.
👉 Seoul Power Bowl: Bold Flavors, No Sad Meal Prep
The Seoul Power Bowl layers Korean grilled chicken, farro, roasted veggies, avocado, and a spicy gochujang drizzle for a colorful, flavor-packed meal built from fresh ingredients.
Pasta e Fagioli alla Leftovers — with Rancho Gordo Pintos, Cabbage & Lidl Magic
Turn leftovers into comfort food gold with this Pasta e Fagioli made from Rancho Gordo pinto beans, cabbage, torn prosciutto, and a Lidl spice blend. Hearty, soulful, and slow-cooked with purpose.
Golden Hour Picnic
Celebrate a rare free evening with a stunning picnic dinner: prosciutto and fresh mozzarella baguette, roasted veggies, guac and pita chips, and balsamic strawberries. A simple, unforgettable summer meal idea for families.
Life Happens on a Tuesday—And So Does Baseball Magic
From comeback homers to walk-off hits and game-saving catches, this blog post captures the unexpected thrill of a single Tuesday in baseball. A tribute to the beauty of the everyday.
MVP Wrap (Mets. Vinaigrette. Portobello.)
Fuel your Mets game day with this healthy MVP Wrap featuring farro, grilled chicken, portobello mushrooms, hummus, Purple Rain slaw, and lemon vinaigrette. It’s bold, balanced, and built to win.
Snackable Caprese Remix – Easy No-Cook Mozzarella Salad Recipe
A quick and tangy no-cook mozzarella salad made with fresh cherry tomatoes, mini cucumbers, red onion, and creamy mozzarella pearls. Perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends.
Made with Bullet