Two signs: one stating that Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is restricted until December 1 and limited to once per night, and another stating “Do Not Post Signs!” with a warning about charges for wall damage.
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Every block has a storyteller, and in December, they write notes. Tape, marker, props, and one big sigh. These messages call out late-night music, blinking reindeer, dogs’ little “gifts”, and packages that keep vanishing. They read like tiny neighborhood dramas told in all caps.

Some messages try to be polite and still land sharp. Others skip the sugar and go straight to “please stop”. Together, they capture peak Grinch energy: holiday cheer on the porch, boundary lines on the sidewalk, and a community figuring out one scrap of paper at a time.

1. That’s quite a gift!

A brown paper bag with handwritten text politely asking a neighbor to stop their dog from pooping in the yard. The bag has plastic liners sticking out, suggesting it contains dog waste.
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2. Do you think it’s trying to say something?

A colorful outdoor sign with a red heart reads, “Why are dogs like phones? Because they have collar IDs,” displayed among grass, leaves, and decorative swan ornaments.
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3. We’ve all been there

A house with an American flag has large white letters on the lawn reading "GO AWAY 2020" and a sign that says "#Bye 2020", expressing farewell sentiments for the year.
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4. Grinchy!

A house decorated with colorful Christmas lights and a life-sized cutout of the Grinch in a Santa suit, standing with his dog Max, illuminated at night.
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5. What did carolers do to you?

A yard sign in a garden reads: "In this house, we believe: Elf labor is stolen, All holidays should be happy, Christmas doesn't have to be white, Santa is real, Stockings are for all genders, Carolers should be called Karens.
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6. Thanks a lot, neighbor!

A green yard sign with yellow letters reads: “THANKS NEIGHBOR FOR MAKING OUR DRIVEWAY UNSAFE TO EXIT.” Leafless trees and dry grass are visible in the background.
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7. Why?

A lawn sign reads, "Why are you not picking up your dog poop?" with sarcastic options like "I'm a jerk," "I don't care about this area," "I'm lazy," and "Mom still cleans after me." It urges people to clean up after dogs.
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8. It’s that time of the year!

A printed sign taped to a jukebox reads: "Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You will be skipped if played before Dec 1. After Dec 1 the song is only allowed one time a night.
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9. This sign had a lot to say

A long Thanksgiving banner hangs on a white wall, featuring the word "THANKSGIVING" in large letters, surrounded by autumn-related words in various sizes and colors.
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10. Lead by example

A metal sign on a wall reads "Do Not Post Signs!" with a smaller note below stating, "Charges will be assessed for any damage done to the walls.
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11. In MARCH!

A handwritten note requests neighbors to stop playing Christmas music loudly at 7 AM in March, explaining not everyone enjoys it and asking for consideration. The note is signed "Thank you, merry xmas.
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12. “The best gift is a Silent Night”

A holiday card with a typed message on the left asking neighbors to show kindness by keeping noise down after 10 PM, and a handwritten note on the right wishing joyful moments and a merry Christmas.
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13. Neighbor got tired of the shaky ceiling

A handwritten note on a blue sticky note reads: "Hi neighbor! Is there any way you can turn down the bass levels/volume when listening to music? Unfortunately, the walls are thin and the bass shakes my ceiling and windows! Hope you have had a nice holiday season!" The note is placed on a wooden surface.
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14. Happy New Year!

A handwritten note on lined paper suggests a neighbor fix their squeaky bed frame, mentioning embarrassment that neighbors could tell they "couldn't even last 60 seconds." The note ends with "Happy New Year!
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15. Do you have hearing?

A yellow notepad paper taped to a door reads, “YOU SING HORRIBLY! Signed, Anyone who has hearing.”
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Meet the Writer

Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

These days Matt’s caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.