This post was initially run on December 16th, 2016. Parties and our behavior at them have not changed much, so I hope you enjoy it again. If you remember it from the last time, you probably don’t need the advice given here. * * * The inspiration for this list has been an adult life-long […]

  The golf cart has become a significant form of transportation here in Lakeway. Mainly because the town was built around several golf courses. This post originally ran on December 4, 2017. Since I see golf carts everywhere, I think it is still valid. 10 If you are on a golf cart, do not think […]

  The inspiration for this list came naturally from having decorated several houses over the years. I guess I could be guilty of some of these, but not all. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If you are decorating your house for the holidays, do not ignore the number of lights on a continuous string […]

This post ran on November 13, 2017. I think the advice may hold. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list is the approaching holidays, where families all gather around and play a board game or two. I hope you enjoy the list. Top Ten Things Not to Do Playing […]

  This list was published on November 6, 2017. Folks still live in apartments, so I think it is relevant. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do in an Apartment The inspiration for this list came as we spent some hurricane evacuation time in an apartment. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If […]

  This post ran on October 30, 2017. Since Halloween is almost here, I think it is still good advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was seeing a guy out in public in a Halloween costume. It struck me that he was unaware of the stares and reactions of those around him. […]

This list was published on September 27, 2017. I think coffee still has its magic, so I hope you enjoy it again or for the first time. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do Before You’ve Had Your Coffee The inspiration for this list came from the various and sundry things that needed to […]

  This post ran on September 12, 2017. Since American football is well underway, it still might be helpful.  * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do While Tailgating at an American Football Game The inspiration for this list is the return of the American football season. The schedule is in full swing, and […]

    This post ran on August 14, 2017. If you are moving, it may make sense. Hopefully, it will give a chuckle. * * * The inspiration for this piece was the arrival of a new couch and the accompanying rearranging of furniture. Since moving households is something almost everyone faces, I thought it […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do Holding Up a Bank 10 If you are holding up a bank, do not hand the teller a note written on the back of one of your checkbook deposit slips; if you do, at best, you need to get the slip back. At worst, the police all-points bulletin will […]