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Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Have a Lousy Boss
This post ran on August 11th, 2014. I’m sure there are still lousy bosses out there. I hope you enjoy it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Have a Lousy Boss 10. If you have a lousy boss, do not try to curry favor. If you do, at best, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Leave the House Without Money or ID.
This post was originally published on May 10, 2018, but it may still be relevant today. Of course, if you have transferred all your credit cards and access to cash to your phone, this old-timey post won’t mean much unless you forgot your phone. (Which would be like forgetting your arm.) * * * […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Yourself
This post ran on October 2, 2017. I’m still heeding its advice. I hope you find it useful too. Top Ten Things Not to Do Yourself 10 If your electrical service is out, do not try to diagnose and fix the problem. If you do, at best, you’ll melt a screwdriver. At worst, the jolt […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text
This post ran on October 28th, 2019. I think it still may have some merit. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say in a Text 10 If you are texting, do not say, “Will you marry me?” If you do, at best, your intended battery has failed. At worst, your reply will be […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair
This post ran on July 9, 2018. Since we all still go to dentists, it may be useful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Are in a Dentist’s Chair The inspiration for this list was a routine visit to the dentist. Like all dentist offices, I could hear what was […]
Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor
This post ran on August 25, 2017. It may still be helpful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Contractor This list was inspired by a number of discussions held with contractors lately. I hope you like it. 10 Do not say to a contractor, “I’m in no rush.” […]
To Ten Things Not to Do on Social Media
This post was originally published on August 6, 2018. Since we are all involved in social media, it may be worthwhile revisiting it. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on Social Media This post was inspired by another post by award-winning author Jan Sikes. Jan wondered out loud whether we were […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do on Labor Day
This post ran first on Labor Day 2015 and every Labor Day after that. I thought it was pretty good advice, so here it is again. *** In honor of Labor Day, I’ve decided to boil the top ten list down to the most essential items. Let’s all remember those who make our lives easier […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When You Have a Sitter
This post ran on July 16, 2018. Since sitters are still in fashion, I think it might still be good advice. * * * The inspiration for this list was a discussion about Alexa and what would happen if one asked Alexa remotely to turn on the lights and music while a sitter was […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When the Heat Index is Above 110 degrees F (43.3 C)
This post ran on July 23, 2018. Here we are in August, almost a month later, facing the same situation. * * * The inspiration for this list was yesterday’s high temperature and high humidity. 10 If the heat index is above 110, do not do your 10K run. If you do, at best, […]
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