This post ran on November 13, 2017. I think the advice may hold. I hope you enjoy it. * * * 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. Top Ten Things Not to Do Playing […]

  This list was published on November 6, 2017. Folks still live in apartments, so I think it is relevant. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do in an Apartment The inspiration for this list came as we spent some hurricane evacuation time in an apartment. I hope you enjoy it. 10 If […]

  This post ran on October 30, 2017. Since Halloween is almost here, I think it is still good advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was seeing a guy out in public in a Halloween costume. It struck me that he was unaware of the stares and reactions of those around him. […]

This list was published on September 27, 2017. I think coffee still has its magic, so I hope you enjoy it again or for the first time. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do Before You’ve Had Your Coffee The inspiration for this list came from the various and sundry things that needed to […]

  This post ran on September 12, 2017. Since American football is well underway, it still might be helpful.  * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do While Tailgating at an American Football Game The inspiration for this list is the return of the American football season. The schedule is in full swing, and […]

    This post ran on August 14, 2017. If you are moving, it may make sense. Hopefully, it will give a chuckle. * * * The inspiration for this piece was the arrival of a new couch and the accompanying rearranging of furniture. Since moving households is something almost everyone faces, I thought it […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do Holding Up a Bank 10 If you are holding up a bank, do not hand the teller a note written on the back of one of your checkbook deposit slips; if you do, at best, you need to get the slip back. At worst, the police all-points bulletin will […]

Today’s post was first published on August 7th, 2017. I think it is still current. I hope you enjoy it. * * * This list was inspired by going out into public over the weekend. I am always amazed at some of the things people say once they find out you write full-time. Top Ten […]

This post ran on June 5th, 2017. I think folks still camp, so it may come in handy. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list was surveying the damage after the Memorial Day weekend. Several campsites were either blown or washed away. Such a situation caused the development of […]