This is the NEW Donnie Jalapeno page. Do you know the story of Donnie Jalapeno? It all started way back in 2013. Maybe before that. But Don, known as Donnie, also known as “me” decided enough was enough and he was going to make…
Stories about my life and my family. Recipes. Tips and tricks. Stuff I think is important to remember. Advice. My favorite things, recommendations, and interesting things. Stuff I want. More …
Advertising and marketing. Social media and writing. Speaking and lecturing. Storytelling. Sales. Organization and efficiency. Hacks, tips, tricks, and advice. Things I learned through trial and error and mistakes you don’t have to make.
I’ve been thinking about this alot, lately. What do I really know about anything? As most people know, my biggest fear is dementia, memory loss, or developing Alzheimer’s. What I loosely know about it, and from what I’ve seen, those things are marked by…
We are two-thirds of the way through 2026, so it’s time for a reality check on my resolutions. Am I crushing them? Not quite. But I put everything into a spreadsheet, which is equal parts procrastination and facing my failures head-on. From hitting 100% on work focus and bedtime reading to total misses on daily writing, here is my mid-year progress report.
I’m saving the world! You’re welcome. I’m going green, baby. Recycling stuff. Composting stuff. Picking things that are sustainable (I think that means “green”) and fully biodegrable if and when I throw it away and, basically, just no plastics (remember I already made that…