Category Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not to Do in an Apartment
The inspiration for this list came as were spending some hurricane evacuation time in an apartment. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If you are in an apartment, do not drop your weights like the bozos at the gym. If you do, at best the manager will visit At worst, that last set of […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor
The inspiration for this list has been a number of discussions held with contractors lately. Hope you like it. 10 Do not say to a contractor, “I’m in no rush.” If you do, at best the job will take longer than you could conceive. At worst, you’ll be on the bottom of the list […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are Bored
The inspiration for this list was a daydreaming session where I wondered what it would be like to be bored and then what it would be like to make some bad choices as a result of being bored. I hope you like it. 10 If you are bored, do not attend a city council […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say as an Excuse
The inspiration for this list has been my exposure to a number of excuses as to why things have not been fixed. Even worse were the excuses for not showing up. 10 If you need an excuse for not showing up, do not say “I got too busy.” If you do at best you won’t […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Yourself
The inspiration for this list is a result of thinking of doing home repair projects myself. This list helped me decide otherwise. 10 If your electrical service is out, do not try to diagnose and fix the problem. If you do, at best you’ll melt a screwdriver. At worst, the jolt you receive will clear […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Internet and Cell Service are Down
The inspiration for this list came from living without the internet and very spotty cell service for the last two weeks. It took me a while to get used to the fact that I could not do what has become everyday activities with my devices. 10 If your internet and cell service are down, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When a Hurricane is Headed Your Way
10 When a hurricane is headed your way, do not think it would be a good time to surf the storm surge. If you do, at best the authorities will arrest you. At worst, you’ll ride that last big one into the next county. (Now you have to figure a way back huh, Banjo?) […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Moving
The inspiration for this piece was the arrival of a new couch and the accompanied rearranging of furniture. Since moving households is something almost everyone faces, I thought it would be fun to recap some things we should avoid doing should a move be necessary. I hope you enjoy the list. 10 If you are moving, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Writer
This list was inspired by going out into public over the weekend. I am always amazed at some of the things people say once they find out you write full-time. 10 If you meet a writer, do not tell them you have a book you have meant to write. If you do, at best they […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Trail Ride
The inspiration for this list was receiving a photo of a couple who had gone on a trail ride. My last ride was in Aspen Colorado, but I still remember the experience. We were riding at 8,000 feet in the Rockies, and the sights were hard to describe. Hope you enjoy the list knowing not […]
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