Category Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Great Flood of 2348 BC.
This post continues the Top Ten Not to Do list with a historical background. This post ran originally in November of 2018. Pretend you were there, and here is a list that will keep you out of trouble. Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Great Flood of 2348 BC. 10 In […]
Top Ten Things Not to do if You were with Edison in 1879
This is a continuation of the Top Ten on a historical backdrop. On October 21st, after 14 months of testing, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric lamp, hoping to one day compete with the gaslight. We also know that Edison invented the phonograph. This was originally posted in October, 2018. Top Ten Things Not […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Battle of Waterloo
This post continues the historical tableaux for the Top Ten Lists and was published on October 15, 2018. As always, I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Battle of Waterloo 10 If you are at the Battle of Waterloo, do not volunteer to carry the French Eagle battle standard. […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Helped Found Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683.
In 1683, thirteen families from Krefeld, Germany, arrived in Philadelphia to begin Germantown, one of America’s oldest settlements. The Top Ten Things Not to Do provides advice (maybe a little late) if you found yourself part of that event. This post ran in October of 2018. Top Ten Things Not to Do if You […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Memorial Day
As in years past, I firmly believe that we should not forget the sacrifices of those who have died in service to this country. All ten points are the same. Do not forget those who gave their lives so you may live in freedom. Our flag honors those who sacrificed their lives for our […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Working on the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869
More of the historical backdrop for this set of Top Ten Things Not to Do. This post was published on September 24, 2018. I hope you enjoy. it The Top Ten Things Not to Do Working on the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 10. If you are working on the first transcontinental railroad, do […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Crossing the Delaware with General Washington
This list continues with the historical backdrop for my brand of lunacy. It first ran on September 17, 2018. I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to Do Crossing the Delaware with General Washington 10 If you are crossing the Delaware with General Washington, do not dangle your feet in the water off […]
Top Ten things Not to Do While Rome Burns in AD 64
This post ran on September 10, 2018, and is part of the historical top ten things not to do lists. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If you are in Rome and it’s burning, do not practice your Lyre. If you do, at best, you might be mistaken for a leader. At worst, the […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do During the 1849 California Gold Rush
This edition continues the historical background on the Top Ten feature. I hope you like it. This post ran on September 1, 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do During the 1849 California Gold Rush 10 If you are near the gold rush, do not sell everything to go mine for gold. If you do, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do During the French Revolution
As a reminder, this series of top-ten lists is a fantasy look at historical events as if we were there. This post was originally published on August 13, 2018 The Top Ten Things Not to Do During the French Revolution 10 If you were in France during the revolution, do not wear your best clothes […]
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