Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do
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 […]
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 […]



















