Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do
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, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Have Fallen Behind on Social Media
This post was published on July 2, 2018, but I think it has relevance today. I hope you enjoy it. * * * The inspiration for this list came from Linda Leinen, the author of the terrific blog Task at Hand. We were commenting on one of my Top Ten posts, and she wondered, […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Making a Top Ten Things Not to Do List
This post was run on June 25, 2018. It still may make some sense. Top Ten Things Not-to-Do While Making a Top Ten Things Not-to-Do List 10 If you are making a top ten things not-to-do list, do not search the internet for top ten ideas. If you do, at best, your creativity will […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Reading a Book
This post was published on June 18, 2018. The advice still looks good. * * * I was inspired to create this list while traveling. As I watched several people reading books and doing other things, I realized that there are several things that one should not do while reading a book. I hope […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Out of Town if You Are an Author.
This post ran on June 4th, 2018, but I think the advice holds. * * * The inspiration for this list was a trip to Phoenix Arizona this weekend to attend the birthday party of my best friend. 10 If you are an author out of town, do not try to keep up with your […]
Top Ten Things Not to Put Off When You Have a Lot to Do
This Post was published on May 17, 2018. I think it is still relevant. Top Ten Things Not to Put Off When You Have a Lot to Do Living long enough to experience what happens when things are put off inspires this list. Not all of these things have occurred, but enough to give me […]
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