Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Writing an Amazon Review
This week’s list was inspired by reading some Amazon reviews recently. As writers, we always think of Amazon reviews in terms of books. There is a whole other world out there so this includes other categories as well as books. I hope you enjoy. Ten Things Not to do When Writing an Amazon […]
Ten Things Not to do In Customer Service Lines
This list was inspired by standing in line at Wal-Mart to return a screwdriver that broke. I know, why would I buy a screwdriver at Wal-Mart? Long story. Let’s just say it was an emergency purchase that did not go well. I hope you enjoy the list. Top Ten Things Not to do […]
Ten Things Not to Do on New Year’s Eve
Since this is Monday you should expect a Top Ten list. This week will be the same as the others for the last year. YES, here is the Ten Things Not to Do list (although a little late today). This week’s was inspired by a New Year’s Eve party I attended (or maybe many). […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do During the Holidays
This list is inspired by the holiday season and is as a result of watching the behavior of folks as we get nearer to the final day. As with all my lists there is not much redeeming value here but are designed to (maybe) get a smile. Also, some of these items may seem […]
Top Ten Things Not to do In The Rain
This week’s list was prompted by the huge amount of rainfall that came down in California. I used to live in Sonoma and remember what it was like when the five and six-inch rainfalls hit. Most people are not aware that most of California is a desert and the people living there rely […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do as a Winter Texan
This week’s top ten list is inspired by the fact that we on the South Texas coast are in the process of the annual migration of the northerners which we call Winter Texans. We like to be nice to those who choose to winter over here, but it is difficult at times. Not […]
Ten Things Not to do When Visiting a Foreign Country
This list was inspired by watching some tourists on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. This advice applies if you are a visitor here or are visiting over there. I hope you enjoy Ten Things Not to Do When Visiting a Foreign Country 10 If you are visiting a foreign […]
Ten Things Not to Do While Staying Overnight with Friends
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 I thought it would be a good idea on posting some tips on behavior in case a visit to friends is in the cards. (Oh, […]
Ten Thing Not to Do When the Weather Turns Cold
This list is inspired by the temperature here on the south Texas Coast. As I write this the temperature is thirty-seven degrees. Way too cold for an old fart and his dog. Ten Things Not to Do When the Weather Turns Cold 10 If the weather turns cold, do not think turning on the […]
Ten Things Not to do if Your Engine Light Comes On.
This list was inspired by a light that came on. Ten Things Not to Do If Your Engine Light Comes On. 10 If your engine light comes on do not panic. If you do, at best you may make things worse by being rattled. At worst, you may pull off the road in […]



















