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 …
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Regular reader(s) of my Blog know (a) I work in advertising, (b) I love Oreo cookies, especially Double Stuffs and have claimed I would eat multiple boxes of them if ever on death row and asked what I want for my “last meal”, and…
It’s Lent 2026! Here! We! Go! Or … here … we … went. I’m writing this 10-days into Lent 2026 and, ahem, I’m off to a slow start (slow start = haven’t started). I haven’t listed my ridiculous Lenten promises and give-up’s (called “Penances,”…
I’ve obsessed over my wake-up and morning routine for my entire adult life. Stops and starts. Stops and starts. My problem is … I love my bed, love being warm and cozy, and when I’m laying their at 5:30 a.m. and I’m cozy and…