Category top ten things not to do
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Are Hanging Out With a Vampire – Book Launch by Charles E. Yallowitz
In celebration of the launch of War of Nytefall, I invited Charles to take over the Top Ten duties for today. Also, it is Charles’ birthday so today is very special. Without delay, I give you Charles E. Yallowitz. A big thanks to John, especially for letting me do one of his famous ‘Top 10’ […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Four Hour Car Trip Alone
This list was inspired by my recent four-hour one way trip to Galveston. I had to keep reminding my self to avoid each of these things which I managed to do. 10 If you are alone on a long car trip, do not decide to set up a new playlist on Spotify while driving. […]
Top Ten Things Not To Do Thinking Spring is Right Around the Corner
The inspiration for this list came from reading all the posts where folks have anticipated the first day of spring (tomorrow) only to be faced with tons of Ice, snow, and sleet. Knowing spring is here only makes the reversal in weather more demoralizing. 10 If you think spring is right around the corner, […]
Top Ten Gifts Not to Give on Valentine’s Day
The inspiration for this list was an inquiry on Google asking for the top ten gifts given on Valentine’s day. There are lovely things passed from one to the other on the Hallmark occasion. There are also some significant landmines waiting for the unsuspecting or clueless gift giver. Here are just ten. 10 On […]
Top Ten Things Not to Ask a Genius
The inspiration for this post came after pondering a discussion with a brilliant person. I just wondered what it would be like to be that smart. One thing led to another, and the list was born. 10 If you are talking to a genius, do not ask them how it feels to be so smart. If […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Gas Station
10 If you are at a gas station, do not buy and eat anything not in a sealed bag. If you do, at best the food will be made today. At worst you will be lucky enough to experience emergency room procedures first hand. (Wow, that stomach pump was a real rush huh,Dalton?) 9 If […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a City Tour
The inspiration for this post was thinking about super cities and the possibility of taking tours of them. There are not necessarily guided tours but just touring in general. 10 If you are touring Chicago, do not wear your Yankee baseball cap. If you do, at best people will believe you have just been […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do In the Snow in South Texas
The inspiration for this list was a one-inch snowfall on our tropical island in South Texas. The last snow was in 2004 and before that in the 1900’s. As you can imagine residents of this island had no idea what to do with snow. This list is too late for them but may be […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Golf Cart
The golf cart is a primary transportation device here in Port Aransas. The inspiration for this post is watching countless tourists rent a golf cart and then exhibit some unusual behavior which would never be seen otherwise. I hope you enjoy it. Oh and another thing, I am innocent of any of these practices. 10 […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Decorating the House for the Holidays
The inspiration for this list came naturally from having decorated a number of houses over the years. I guess I could be guilty of some of these, but not all. I hope you enjoy. 10 If you are decorating your house for the holidays, do not ignore the number of lights on a continuous string […]



















