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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 […]
The Top Ten Things Not to Do When Talking to a Customer Service Representative
This post ran on April 2, 2018. I think it is still good advice. * * * I was inspired to create this list while in a discussion with a customer care representative. The positive side of that discussion is that it led to the creation of this list. 10 If you are talking […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do – Break Reminder
Hi Friends. This is a reminder that I will be on a break at least until next Sunday. I announced it yesterday, but in case you missed it, I’m repeating it here again. I will be off all social media and taking an offline break. I look forward to visiting you again when I return. […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Four-Hour Car Trip Alone
This post was published on March 26th, 2018. Since four-hour trips still happen, perhaps it will be useful. * * * 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 myself to avoid these […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Gas Station
This post ran on January 29, 2018. I think it still has some merit. * * * 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 […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Have a Winning Mega Millions Ticket
This post ran on January 8, 2018. Since there are still Mega Millions winners, it might be useful. * * * This post was inspired by the fact that this week, single-winning tickets were sold for the Mega Millions and Powerball Lotto games. Since you and I don’t have to worry about how to […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Bike
This post first ran on January 20, 2017. Since I’m still riding a bike, I think the advice is still good. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Bike The inspiration for this list is my three-day-a-week three-mile ride on the single-speed beach cruiser bike. I get some crazy thoughts […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on President’s Day
This post originally ran on February 15th, 2015. Reading it over convinced me that it was still relevant. I hope you have a lovely President’s Day. * * * Today’s list has been created to provide a little satire surrounding President’s Day. (Happy President’s Day) This is a holiday that I have had a […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are Short on Time.
This post was done on January 19th, 2015. I don’t think there has been an addition of time since then, so it may still be useful * * * Mondays creep up on me sometimes. I guess I should remember how quickly the weekend goes and not be surprised. Needing to do another Top […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Super Bowl Celebration
Since the Superbowl is this weekend, I thought I would pull some advice from a January 26th, 2015 post. It all seems to be relevant. Top Ten Things Not to Do at a Super Bowl Celebration 10 If you are attending a Super Bowl celebration, do not arrive wearing team clothing for a […]
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