• 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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    14 Neighborhood Notes That Didn’t Get The Memo On Kindness

    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! 2. Do you…

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