Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do

Top Ten Things Not to Do While Staying Overnight with Friends

  This post ran on November 24, 2014. Since this is Thanksgiving week, I thought it might be good to review it again. * * * This list has been inspired by numerous friends staying overnight and, sad to say, doing one or more of the things on the list. Since this week is Thanksgiving, […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do When the Weather Turns Cold

This list was originally posted on November 17th, 2014. We are expecting a cold front next week, so I thought I would remind myself of those things I shouldn’t do. Maybe if it turns cold where you are, you could use a reminder as well. * * * This list is inspired by the temperature […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Engine Light Comes On

This post originally ran on November 10th, 2014. it was in response to having an engine light come on in my car. It looks to be relevant today, so here goes. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do If Your Engine Light Comes On. 10 If your engine light comes on, do not […]

Ten Things Not to Do While Watching the Kids on an Inclement Day

  This post was originally run on November 3rd, 2014. Since there are still parents, children, and still inclement days, I think it will work. Also, if you have a minute I’m over at Story Empire talking about indications that your writing may not be working. Here’s the link but come back. * * * […]

Top Ten Things Not to do During a Storm

  This post originally ran on October 26th, 2015. Since we all have been through some storms this year, I thought it would still provide a chuckle. * * * The inspiration for this list is a recent three-day storm here in Texas. Although I had enough sense not to do these things, they did […]

Top Ten Things Not to do with Stuff You Find

This list was originally posted on October 18th, 2015. I think I might still be helpful. * * * This list is inspired by going through some boxes recently and coming across some unusual things. Of course, most of what follows is made up, so I didn’t have these experiences. I would ask the Wall […]

Top Ten things Not to do When Trying to Decide What to Watch on TV

I originally published this list on October 6th, 2014. I hope you enjoy it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to do When Trying to Decide What to Watch on TV This list was inspired by a recent visit to a friend’s house and observing how the friend decided which shows to watch. 10 […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do While Cooking Dinner

This post was originally run on September 29th 2014. Still bears paying attention to today. I hope you like it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do While Cooking Dinner This list has as inspiration a mishap in the kitchen resulting from not being fully engaged in the process. I hope you enjoy […]

Top Ten Thngs Not to Buy Online

This list was originally posted on August 21, 2015. Still makes some sense. I hope you enjoy it. *** This list is inspired by having some unpleasant experiences with items purchased without having the luxury of trying them out first. Although extreme, this list represents some of the potential disappointments a buyer can experience in […]

The Top Ten Things Not to Do While Working Outdoors

  This post originally ran on September 15th, 2014. Seems like it is still good advice today. I hope you enjoy it. ***   It’s that time of the year again when certain outdoor chores have to be done in preparation for the coming change of seasons. The weather is finally turning a little cooler, […]