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.
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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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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.
Hearty Sausage & King City Pink Bean Pasta Fagioli
A hearty, slow-simmered pasta fagioli made with Italian sausage and King City Pink Beans. Comfort food for cold winter days, cooked low and slow.
Sweet and Herby Grilled Pork Loin Chops with Fresh Orange Finish
Simple grilled pork chops seasoned with herbs and finished with fresh orange juice. Sweet, juicy, and perfect for easy family dinners.
Vinyl, Beginner’s Mind, and the Albums That Slow the Room Down
Vinyl collecting doesn’t have to be expensive or performative. I buy records that slow the room down and invite full, front-to-back listening.
Poached Cod with King City Pink Beans, Bacon & Greens
Tender poached cod resting on smoky King City pink beans, bacon, and greens in a comforting winter broth.
Crispy Pan-Fried Cod with Briny Dill Tartar
Crispy pan-fried cod with a bright, briny dill tartar sauce. Capers are the secret, and making the sauce first lets the flavors come together while the fish cooks. A simple, satisfying classic done right.
Charred Baby Bok Choy with Ginger & Oyster Sauce
A simple side dish made in a very hot pan. Charred baby bok choy tossed with ginger, garlic, and a light oyster sauce—clean, savory, and perfect alongside miso cod.
Copycat Egg McMuffin (But Better)
A better Egg McMuffin made at home with soft scrambled eggs, melted American cheese, and ham on a properly toasted English muffin. Simple, familiar, and deeply satisfying.
The Joy of a Bath: Recovery, Slow Living, and Weekly Rituals
A weekly post-workout bath is my favorite slow living ritual. Part recovery, part reflection, and part cultural tradition, it’s how I stay strong, grounded, and refreshed.
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