Category Ten Things Not to Do
Ten Things Not to Expect from Others
This list is inspired by a study of the results of expecting others to react in a certain way and being totally fooled. As a reminder, this list is intended for humor only and is not the output of a detailed study on the subject. Universities and corporations should be cautious about asking me […]
Top Ten Things Not to do During a Storm
Stock photo. Not a picture of the three-day storm The inspiration for this list is a recent three-day storm here in Texas. Although I had enough sense not to do these things, they did come to mind as I was going through the various circumstances. Top Ten Things Not to do During a Storm 10 […]
This list is inspired by going through some boxes recently and coming across some unusual things. Of course, most of what follows is made up, and so I didn’t have these experiences. I would ask the Wall Street Journal to fact check completely before using this story. Top Ten Things Not to do with Stuff […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Decide to Self-Publish Your Book
The inspiration for this list is my latest efforts to self-publish the next John J. Cannon story titled His Revenge. Since I had absolutely no experience in publishing the journey was a long winding road marked by plenty of mistakes. I’m sure the trial and error method of my learning is not over yet, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Watching Football on TV
The inspiration for this list came on Saturday and Sunday while I had invested some quality time in College and Steeler football. Of course, I had some things to do and tried doing them while watching the games. Top Ten Things Not to do While Watching Football on TV 10 If you are watching […]
Top Ten Thing Not to Order On-Line
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 can experience in shopping on-line. Top Ten Things Not to Buy On-Line 10 If you are shopping on-line, do not […]
Ten Things to Pass Up Even if on Discount
This list is inspired by watching some of the funny things people buy solely because they are being offered at a discounted price. I’ve taken the list to extremes (which I’m sure you have come to understand to by now) but the spirit still lives. Top Ten Things to Pass Up Even if on […]
Top Ten Things Not to do When the Stock Market Goes Nuts
The inspiration for this list is last week’s volatility in the price of stocks. Although I was tempted to do almost all of them I refrained and kept myself under control. Hopefully, I will keep the list handy for the next time since I have a feeling there will be many more thrill rides this […]
The Top Ten Questions You Should Never Answer
The inspiration for this list came from observing everyday life and watching others fall into a dark pit for no other reason than attempting to answer a dangerous, politically incorrect or impossible question. Top Ten Questions You Should Never Answer 10 If you are asked, “How do I look?” do not answer the question. If […]
Top Ten Things to Never Ever Say Out Loud
This list was inspired by hearing many things said in an out loud voice that would have been better kept to the inside. Hope you like it. Top Ten Things to Never Ever Say Out Loud 10 Never say out loud, “When is your baby due?” If you do, at best the person will […]
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