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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 […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Over Seventy Years of Age
This post originally ran on October 13, 2014. Since some of us are still over seventy, repeating might make sense. Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Over Seventy Years of Age 10 If you are over seventy, make sure the foreign object you think is in your food is really there. […]
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