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Top Ten Things Not To Do When Shopping at the Last Minute for the Holidays
This post was initially published by Marie Ann Bailey and me on December 23, 2013. I thought it might be a good idea to publish it a little early to perhaps avoid last-minute shopping. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Shopping at the Last Minute for the Holidays 10. When shopping at the last-minute […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Boarding Your Pet
This post ran on December 19th, 2016. Boarding pets is a way of life, so I hope you enjoy it. * * * This list was inspired by the fact that many people are traveling for the holidays. Not every pet is comfortable going along, so many owners place their pets in a boarding […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You are Bored
This list ran on October 16th, 2017. Since folks still get bored, it may come in handy. * * * This list was inspired by a daydreaming session during which I wondered what it would be like to be bored and then make some bad choices as a result. I hope you like it. […]
Top Ten things not to do when trying to decide what to watch on TV
This post ran on October 6th, 2014. Since we all need to decide what to watch on TV, it still might be helpful. * * * Top Ten things not to do when trying to decide what to watch on TV This list was inspired by a recent visit to a friend’s house […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Veteran’s Day
The ten things not to do are the same. On Veteran’s Day, do not fail to remember those veterans who served so that we all continue to enjoy our freedoms. If you know a veteran, tell them thanks for all of us.
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Have a Lousy Boss
This post ran on August 11th, 2014. I’m sure there are still lousy bosses out there. I hope you enjoy it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Have a Lousy Boss 10. If you have a lousy boss, do not try to curry favor. If you do, at best, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Leave the House Without Money or ID.
This post was originally published on May 10, 2018, but it may still be relevant today. Of course, if you have transferred all your credit cards and access to cash to your phone, this old-timey post won’t mean much unless you forgot your phone. (Which would be like forgetting your arm.) * * * […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text
This post ran on October 28th, 2019. I think it still may have some merit. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text 10 If you are texting, do not say, “Will you marry me?” If you do, at best, your intended battery has failed. At worst, your reply will be […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Reading a Book
This post was published on June 18, 2018. The advice still looks good. * * * I was inspired to create this list while traveling. As I watched several people reading books and doing other things, I realized that there are several things that one should not do while reading a book. I hope […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Puppy Owner
This post ran on May 7, 2018. Since we are again a puppy owner, I think the list still has some good advice. * * * The inspiration for this post has been a month of puppy raising. 10 If you meet a puppy owner, do not say, “Is that a new puppy?” If […]



















