Category Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not to Do Yourself
This post ran on October 2, 2017. I’m still heeding its advice. I hope you find it useful too. Top Ten Things Not to Do Yourself 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 […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Your Significant Other’s Birthday
This post ran on April 1, 2019. Since there are still birthdays to consider, I hope it is useful now. * * * If your significant other is having a birthday, there are things that you should not do. Yesterday was my significant other’s birthday, except for one thing: I managed to avoid the […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair
This post ran on July 9, 2018. Since we all still go to dentists, it may be useful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair The inspiration for this list was a routine visit to the dentist. Like all dentist offices, I could hear what was […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day
This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives easier […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Renaissance Faire
This post ran on July 30, 2018. I’m not sure how many of you have attended a Renaissance Faire, but if you do go, here is some advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was a question by the producer. “Have you done a Top Ten on a Renaissance Faire?” The answer […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Have a Sitter
This post ran on July 16, 2018. Since sitters are still in fashion, I think it might still be good advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was a discussion about Alexa and what would happen if one asked Alexa remotely to turn on the lights and music while a sitter was […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When the Heat Index is Above 110 degrees F (43.3 C)
This post ran on July 23, 2018. Here we are in August, almost a month later, facing the same situation. * * * The inspiration for this list was yesterday’s high temperature and high humidity. 10 If the heat index is above 110, do not do your 10K run. If you do, at best, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Have Fallen Behind on Social Media
This post was published on July 2, 2018, but I think it has relevance today. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list came from Linda Leinen, the author of the terrific blog Task at Hand. We were commenting on one of my Top Ten posts, and she wondered, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Making a Top Ten Things Not to Do List
This post was run on June 25, 2018. It still may make some sense. Top Ten Things Not-to-Do While Making a Top Ten Things Not-to-Do List 10 If you are making a top ten things not-to-do list, do not search the internet for top ten ideas. If you do, at best, your creativity will […]
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