Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do

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 […]

Top Ten Things Not to Say to a Puppy Owner

  This post ran on May 7, 2018. Since we are again a puppy owner, I think the list still has some good advice. * * * The inspiration for this post has been a month of puppy raising. 10 If you meet a puppy owner, do not say, “Is that a new puppy?” If […]

Top Ten Things to Never Throw Away When Organizing

I am back from my break and want to say I accomplished plenty. I was able to complete my manuscript and got a long way into the first edit. I also had a scare on Thursday. I fired up my Mac, and my Word app was missing, along with a whole week of edits. (No, […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do – Break Reminder

Hi Friends. This is a reminder that I will be on a break at least until next Sunday. I  announced it yesterday, but in case you missed it, I’m repeating it here again. I will be off all social media and taking an offline break. I look forward to visiting you again when I return. […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do According to Murphy’s Law

  This post ran on April 30th, 2018. It still provides good advice on handling Murphy’s law. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do According to Murphy’s Law. The inspiration for this list was thinking of all the things we do on a daily basis that someone else has done before. This naturally […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Four-Hour Car Trip Alone

  This post was published on March 26th, 2018. Since four-hour trips still happen, perhaps it will be useful. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do on a Four-Hour Car Trip Alone This list was inspired by my recent four-hour one-way trip to Galveston. I had to keep reminding myself to avoid these […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Are Called for Jury Duty

  This post ran on March 12, 2018.  I think jury duty is still a thing so it may have some use. * * * Top Ten Things Not to Do If You Are Called for Jury Duty The inspiration for this list was reading about Dan Antion’s experience being called for jury duty. I asked […]

Top Ten Things Not to Include on Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists will be with us forever. Here’s a list I published on March 5th, 2018. I think it still may be helpful for those planning a bucket list. I should have labeled this list the Top Nine since the last one is a recommendation of one to do. * * * Top Ten […]

Top Ten Things Not to Do on Eclipse Day

  Well, here we are for a lifetime event. It is perfect that the eclipse coincides with my top ten list on Monday. You can bet I did not have a spare list hanging around, so yes, this is original.  I’ll run it again during the next one in 300 years. Top Ten Things Not […]