Category Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Attending a Parent-teacher Conference
Image from Pixabay This post was published on April 29, 2014, by Marie Bailey and me. Since school has begun, it is time to prepare for the dreaded parent-teacher conference. Hopefully, this advice will help. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Attending a Parent-Teacher Conference 10 When attending a parent-teacher conference, do not […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Writing the Great American Novel
This list was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me and posted on September 30, 2013. We hope it is still useful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Writing the Great American Novel 10. If you are writing the Great American Novel, do not begin your manuscript with the words, “It was a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Trying to Write at Work
This post was published on May 19, 2014, and co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I think some writers out there try to write on their day job, so maybe this list will provide some helpful tips. Apologies to the bosses out there who have writers on staff. Top Ten Things Not to […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Are Asked to Go to the Grocery Store
This post ran in 2020 but I think it is still good advice for now. Top Ten Things Not to Do If You are Asked to Go to the Grocery Store 10 If you are asked to shop, do not buy anything that is not on the list. If you do, at best, you […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Playing Sports with Friends
This post was run on March 31, 2014, and created by Marie Ann Baily and me. I think it might still be good advice. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Bowling, Golfing, Playing Tennis, or Eight Ball with Friends 10 When playing sports with friends, do not laugh at a missed shot. If you […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Commuting to Work by Car
This list was published by Marie Ann Bailey and me in November 2013. Since a lot of companies are asking workers to come back to the office from the bedroom, this list may be helpful. 10 When commuting to work by car, do not apply mascara or use an electric razor while driving. The […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published
This list was posted in October 2013 and authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since many people are trying to get published, it may be useful today. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Trying to Get Published 10 When trying to get published, do not send a query letter to a publisher […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Corporate Team Building Event
This post was published on October 20, 2014. Since corporation are still holding these events it might be useful. Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Corporate Team Building Event 10 If your company is having a team building event, do not think your team relationships will last. If you do, at best, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Have Allergies
This post was published on May 12, 2014, and co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. Since allergies don’t seem to go away, I hope you find it useful. Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Have Allergies 10 When you have allergies, do not offer to house sit for friends with […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Spending Time at the DMV
This post ran in 2014 and my last visit to the DMV validated that the information is still useful. My thanks to Marie Ann Bailey who co-authored this post back then. Top Ten Things Not to Do When Spending Time in the DMV 10 When spending time in the DMV, do not show any […]
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