Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do

Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Internet and Cell Service Are Down

  This post ran on September 18, 2017; given the coming winter storm weather, it could happen to all of us. * * * The inspiration for this list came from living without the internet and very spotty cell service for the last two weeks. It took me a while to get used to the […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do Before You’ve Had Your Coffee

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 […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do While Tailgating at an American Football Game

  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 […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do When Moving

    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

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 […]

Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Writer

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 […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do While Camping

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 […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do With a Smartphone

  This was run on June 17, 2017. Since we still have smartphones, I think it still works. I hope you enjoy it. * * * 10 If you have a smartphone, do not use it to send a breakup message. If you do, at best, the message will fail to deliver. At worst, your […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do in Your Spouse’s New Car

This post was originally run on May 8th, 2017. I think the advice still holds true. * * * The inspiration for the list was the rotation of an old car for a new car for The Producer. Yes, it was her turn for a new vehicle and brought to mind some of the things […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do When Cooking.

    This post ran on May 15, 2017. I think it is still good advice. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list is the fact that I love to cook. I cook a lot and have made some interesting dishes that didn’t quite make the delicious category. So […]