Category Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Excuses Not to Use For Skipping Work
This post was initially run on January 2, 2017. However, since we are coming off a Veterans Day holiday, I thought it would be good to reread this Monday morning. * * * The inspiration for this list comes from the memory of having to return to the day job after a long weekend like […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Your Significant Other is Out of Town
This post originally ran on October 24, 2016. Since our significant others still leave, I think it is still relevant. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list was a traveling Producer two weeks ago. She was visiting the youngest for an extended weekend. I say the inspiration […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Halloween
This post was published on October 31st, 2016. At last, Halloween falls on a Monday, so I can post it again. I hope you like it, and Happy Halloween to you. * * * I’m pretty sure I don’t have to explain the inspiration for this list. Since today is Halloween, it is pretty […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When the Time Changes
Halloween falls on the Monday before the changing of clocks on November 6th. The post on that Monday will be devoted to Top Ten Things not to Do on Halloween. Therefore, it might be a good idea to discuss the fall back routine of Daylight Savings time. This post was first run on November 14th, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Windy Day
This post was published originally on November 9th, 2015. Although the wind has not been bad this fall, it just might turn and come in handy. * * * The inspiration for this list is the over twenty-five-mile-an-hour winds we have been experiencing since Thursday. Most of these warnings are a matter of common sense, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do During a Full Moon
This post ran on October 17th, 2016. Since we had a full Hunter’s Moon last night (The same night as the full moon in 2016 ), I thought we could revisit the post since it will still look full tonight, and caution should be exercised. * * * Since last night the Hunter’s Moon was […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Over Seventy Years of Age
This list was initially published on October 13, 2014. I was 73 when I wrote it, and now I am 81. Checking it over, and it still makes sense. If you are over seventy, pay attention. If not, I hope you get a few laughs. * * * This list was inspired by having […]
Top Ten Things Not to do If you are a New First-Time Parent
This list appeared on November 23, 2015. Since parents are still having kids, I think it might be useful * * * This list was inspired by watching new parents having some challenges with raising their kids. Unfortunately, sometimes the stress was self-induced, and some good counseling could have avoided the scene. Top Ten […]
Top Ten Things Not to Buy On-Line
This list ran on September 21, 2015. I think it is still relevant. I hope you enjoy it. *** This list is inspired by having some unpleasant experiences with items purchased without having the luxury of trying them out first. Although extreme, this list is representative of some of the potential disappointments a buyer […]
Top Ten Things Not to do While Watching Football on TV
Since the American football season is underway, I thought it would be good to pull forward a post that ran on September 25th, 2015. The season starts earlier this year, so hopefully, mistakes can be avoided. I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to do While Watching Football on TV 10 If you […]
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