DOHE: The Database of Human Errors

What Happened:
For the second time in a row, I was in a 'hurry' and didn't wait till the coals turned white when I was barbecuing. This maid the meat take even longer to cook and not as tasty.
Root Cause:
Lack of proper tools.
Need to maybe buy one of those metal chimneys that will let the coals get hot faster.
Small grill only allows cooking of 6-7 pieces at a time. Not good for barbecuing for large groups of people.

How to prevent it from happening again:

What Happened:
For the ump-teenth time in a row, I have waited to the last day to send my mom a mothers day gift. I sent it yesterday (Friday) and there ain't no way it's getting there in 24 hours
Root Cause:
Failure to recognize/accept how important it is that she get the mother's day package *before* or on the day of mother's day.
General procrastination.
General thoughtlessness of others.

How to prevent it from happening again:
1. Set google calendar reminder.
2. Put reminder in moleskin calendar.

What Happened:
I fell while skiing last Friday and lost my cell phone. Didn't realize it till the drive home.
Root Cause:
Did not secure the phone well. Should have identified this as a high risk outcome since I was, after all, on the steep side of a mountain covered by snow. Likelyhood of finding it would be very low.
How to prevent it from happening again: