Tag Archives: Ten Things Not to Do

Top Ten Things Not to Do on Your Birthday When You Turn One Hundred

  The inspiration for this list was coming across a bunch of things to do on a birthday. I then imagined doing these things when one is older, and the Ten Things Not to Do was born. It struck me that sometimes just being with family is enough. I hope you enjoy the list and […]

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 […]

Ten Questions Not to Ask an Author

    The inspiration for this list was preparing myself to attend four book festivals this year. I was making a list of items that I needed, and it occurred to me that I should prepare some answers to obvious questions. One thing leads to another, and the list is born. 10 If you meet an […]

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 New Year Resolutions Not to Make

  We have all made resolutions which in hindsight we probably should have left alone. I hope you have tome to go back and make some revisions if one of these is on your list. 10 When making New Year resolutions, do not include a stipulation to lose weight. If you do, at best you’ll miss […]

Merry Christmas Day from Lucy and Bailey

“Hey, Boss. Why do we have to pose here like this?” “It is Christmas, Lucy. We need to send a greeting to our blog friends.” “Okay, but hurry. My neck is getting sore.” “You are supposed to look at me.” “Won’t happen, Boss.  You know I’m a dog, right?” “Say, ‘Merry Christmas,’ you two.” “Merry […]

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 Playing Board Games

  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. 10 If you are playing a board game, do not insist on using the same token as last year. If you d,  at best, you will be […]