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[Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/when-did-it-become-ok-take-dogs-grocery-store-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">When Did It Become OK To Take Dogs To The Grocery Store? 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So did common sense.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Residential Streets Aren’t Racetracks: Slowing Speeders [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/residential-streets-aren-t-racetracks-slowing-speeders-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="Residential Streets Aren’t Racetracks: Slowing Speeders [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Residential Streets Aren’t Racetracks: Slowing Speeders [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20250131/050130/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-216959035___31165951043.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:32135608__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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[Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/how-do-you-make-people-slow-down-residential-streets-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">How Do You Make People Slow Down On Residential Streets? [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Three people have died in the time a Patch reader has been trying to stop speeding in her neighborhood. What should she do?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="How Do You Make People Slow Down On Residential Streets? 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Instead, do your bit, pick up trash and before you know it, you may inspire a movement.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="You Are Probably Trash If You Toss Litter Out The Window [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/you-are-probably-trash-if-you-toss-litter-out-window-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="You Are Probably Trash If You Toss Litter Out The Window [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="You Are Probably Trash If You Toss Litter Out The Window [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20250110/050144/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2298357409___10165920648.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:32080812__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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Still, some people think nothing of throwing trash from their cars or leaving it for someone else to deal with.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Why Do Some People Think The World Is Their Trash Can? 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[Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">If you could change one thing about your neighborhood or community, what would it be?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="What Do You Wish Were Different In Your Neighborhood? 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[Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/what-community-holiday-traditions-should-be-brought-back-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">What Community Holiday Traditions Should Be Brought Back? [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">No holiday tradition symbolizes the joy of season quite like caroling, and readers say they’d like to see it come back.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="What Community Holiday Traditions Should Be Brought Back? 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/what-s-your-favorite-holiday-tradition-what-do-you-miss-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">What’s Your Favorite Holiday Tradition? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">If you could bring back a once common neighborhood custom — such as caroling, cookie exchanges and drop-in open houses — what would it be?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="What’s Your Favorite Holiday Tradition? 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href="/us/across-america/etiquette-holiday-tipping-when-not-tip-bonus-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">The Etiquette Of Holiday Tipping</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Has “tipflation” — the explosion in the number of service providers expecting a tip — changed the etiquette of holiday tipping?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="The Etiquette Of Holiday Tipping" href="/us/across-america/etiquette-holiday-tipping-when-not-tip-bonus-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="The Etiquette Of Holiday Tipping" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="The Etiquette Of Holiday 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Here Are Some Tips [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/porch-pirates-stealing-packages-here-are-some-tips-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Porch Pirates Stealing Packages? Here Are Some Tips [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">As the peak of parcel-shipping season nears, readers offer some tips on how to curtail package thefts, a multi-billion-dollar criminal enter</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Porch Pirates Stealing Packages? 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Here Are Some Tips [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20241127/043315/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1801386625___27162716375.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:31981423__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/porch-pirates-stealing-christmas-how-do-you-stop-them-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">How Do You Stop Porch Pirates? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Porch pirates stole $12 billion in packages from about 58 million Americans in the past year. What can you do to prevent delivery thefts?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="How Do You Stop Porch Pirates? 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[Block Talk Survey]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20241122/031425/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1725082078___22151219426.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:31972655__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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Readers Weigh In [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/thanksgiving-rule-christmas-lights-meant-be-broken-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Is It Too Early For Christmas Lights? Readers Weigh In [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Thanksgiving is the “middle child” of holidays caught between over-the-top Halloween and Christmas decorations, several readers said. </p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Is It Too Early For Christmas Lights? 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/it-too-soon-put-christmas-holiday-lights-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Is It Too Soon To Put Up Holiday Lights? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">It’s tradition in many neighborhoods to wait until Thanksgiving to turn on holiday lights, but the Christmas season is short this year. </p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Is It Too Soon To Put Up Holiday Lights? 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let’s walk that back, readers overwhelmingly say.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Tipping Culture Is Over The Top, Readers Say In Survey [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/if-tipping-s-over-top-so-are-employers-readers-say-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="Tipping Culture Is Over The Top, Readers Say In Survey [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Tipping Culture Is Over The Top, Readers Say In Survey [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20241101/045159/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2531924249___01165019807.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:31934990__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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[Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">A seismic shift in how Americans make a living changed the culture of tipping, and now workers at every turn seem to expect a fat gratuity.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Has The Tipping Culture Hit A Tipping Point? 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Do you agree?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="This Classic Got No Respect In Halloween Candy Throwdown [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/classic-got-no-respect-halloween-candy-throwdown-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="This Classic Got No Respect In Halloween Candy Throwdown [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="This Classic Got No Respect In Halloween Candy Throwdown [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20241018/044658/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-1511409761___18164614453.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:31917554__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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What “treats” — or, more likely, “tricks” — make people the scariest in their neighborhoods?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Candy Throwdown Poll [Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/halloween-trick-or-treat-candy-throwdown-poll-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Candy Throwdown Poll [Block Talk Survey]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Candy Throwdown Poll [Block Talk Survey]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/790386/20241009/013003/styles/patch_image/public/102022-ped-halloween-candy-02___09132630575.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:31906709__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/what-do-you-do-neighbor-s-intrusive-bright-lights-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">What Do You Do About Neighbor’s Bright Lights? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">A Patch reader wonders if it’s really necessary for her neighbor to keep their intrusively bright LED and halogen lights burning all night.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="What Do You Do About Neighbor’s Bright Lights? 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Or ‘Go Lower’? [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/be-cordial-neighbors-who-bug-you-or-go-lower-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Be Cordial To Neighbors Who Bug You? Or ‘Go Lower’? [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">One reader wants her neighbors to complain that the upkeep of her property bugs them, thereby shaming her husband into getting off his bum.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Be Cordial To Neighbors Who Bug You? Or ‘Go Lower’? [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/be-cordial-neighbors-who-bug-you-or-go-lower-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="Be Cordial To Neighbors Who Bug You? Or ‘Go Lower’? [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Be Cordial To Neighbors Who Bug You? Or ‘Go Lower’? 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/how-do-you-talk-neighbors-what-bugs-you-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">How Do You Talk To Neighbors About What Bugs You? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Most of us want to have cordial relationships with our neighbors. But when they do things that bug you, how do you talk to them about it?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="How Do You Talk To Neighbors About What Bugs You? [Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/how-do-you-talk-neighbors-what-bugs-you-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="How Do You Talk To Neighbors About What Bugs You? [Block Talk Survey]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="How Do You Talk To Neighbors About What Bugs You? [Block Talk Survey]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/790386/20240917/122314/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-2454210005___17122253865.jpg"/></noscript></a></div><div class="styles_ActionBar__X7IpK"><div class="styles_ActionBar__BarLeft__tNiSc"><div class="styles_ShareDropdown__TzLvU"><button id="localrecirc:31878548__share-toggle" class="Button_ActionBar__Button__bPA9K Button_ActionBar__Button--share__kqabD"><span class="Button_ActionBar__Icon__QkOaK"><i class="fa fa-share-all-light"></i></span><span class="Button_ActionBar__Label__INNWl" aria-label="New! 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href="/us/across-america/annoying-neighbors-let-us-count-ways-readers-say-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Annoying Neighbors: Let Us Count The Ways, Readers Say [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">From neighbors who have barking, snarling dogs to “basement tenants from hell” to smokers, tokers and fire stokers, readers dish. </p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Annoying Neighbors: Let Us Count The Ways, Readers Say [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/annoying-neighbors-let-us-count-ways-readers-say-block-talk" class="styles_Card__Thumbnail__FioCE"><img alt="Annoying Neighbors: Let Us Count The Ways, Readers Say [Block Talk]" class="styles_Card__ThumbnailImage__7j_U9 is-lazy-loaded" 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/annoying-neighbors-what-ticks-you-what-do-you-do-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Annoying Neighbors: What Ticks You Off? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Do your neighbors party and play loud music all night, let their dogs bark, or have zero cares to give about the upkeep of their property?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Annoying Neighbors: What Ticks You Off? 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href="/us/across-america/entitled-rude-parents-ruin-school-drop-everyone-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Entitled, Rude Parents Ruin School Drop-Off For Everyone [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Readers said getting the kids out of the car without delay is the code, but another pointed out “there are challenges you cannot see.” </p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/does-school-drop-lane-have-be-torture-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Does The School Drop-Off Lane Have To Be Torture? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">The school drop-off and pick-up lane is torture because of some parents. Does it have to be this painful? What constitutes proper etiquette?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Does The School Drop-Off Lane Have To Be Torture? 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href="/us/across-america/community-facebook-page-etiquette-good-bad-ugly-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Community Facebook Page Etiquette: The Good, Bad And Ugly [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Bullies, conspiracy theories and politicizing everything can suck the fun out of interacting on community social media forums, readers said.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/what-s-etiquette-community-facebook-page-convos-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">What’s The Etiquette For Community Facebook Pages? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Your community’s social media page may bring out the best in your neighbors. Or the worst. What’s the best way to keep discussions civil?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="What’s The Etiquette For Community Facebook Pages? 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[Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Just who are these people, readers wondered, and do you really want to know them if they’d keep packages delivered to them by mistake?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Not Your Package? 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/what-do-you-do-if-package-delivery-drivers-get-it-wrong-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Package Delivery Never Shows: What Do You Do? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Do you take the package to the intended recipient? Is it OK to check the addresses on a neighbor’s packages as you search for yours?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Package Delivery Never Shows: What Do You Do? 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Tidy, Close-Cut Lawns So 1950s [Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/get-my-lawn-boomer-tidy-close-cut-lawns-so-1950s-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Get Off My Lawn, Boomer; Tidy, Close-Cut Lawns So 1950s [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">What gives the person with a chemically toxic lawn more rights than the person trying to “rewild” their properties, one reader wondered. </p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Get Off My Lawn, Boomer; 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[Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Not everyone in the neighborhood shares the same passion for landscaping, but what do you do about the eyesore next door?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Neighbor’s Yard Is Weedy, Stinky Mess. 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[Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Some readers threw shade on the “shopping cart theory,” which says people who don’t return them are of questionable moral character.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="If You Don’t Return A Shopping Cart Are You A Total Jerk? 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[Block Talk Survey]" href="/us/across-america/it-ever-ok-abandon-shopping-carts-parking-lots-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Is It OK To Leave Shopping Carts In Parking Lot? [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">The “shopping cart theory” holds that a person’s moral character is revealed based on whether they abandon or return carts.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Is It OK To Leave Shopping Carts In Parking Lot? 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[Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/how-handle-neighbors-who-pollute-summer-noise-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">How To Handle Neighbors Who Pollute Summer With Noise? [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Loud music, especially loud bass, topped readers’ complaints about noisy neighbors. Dogs, fireworks and exhaust fans got mentions, too.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="How To Handle Neighbors Who Pollute Summer With Noise? 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href="/us/across-america/sounds-summer-what-do-you-do-noisy-neighbors-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">Sounds Of Summer: What To Do About Noisy Neighbors [Block Talk Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">Aside from the normal sounds of summer, how much noise should you reasonably expect from people living next door, upstairs or downstairs?</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div 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[Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">If a neighbor’s security camera is pointed at your back yard, no matter how tempting to do otherwise, keep your clothes on, readers say.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Naughty Or Nice When Neighbor’s Security Camera Is On? 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[Survey]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">“Obviously, they want to see something, Could I walk around nude in my back yard and do adult things?” someone wondered.</p><div class="styles_Card__BylineWrapper__ecH7_"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__AvatarContainer__X63OE"><div class="styles_BylineSummary__Avatar__LGydx" style="z-index:10"><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Beth Dalbey's profile picture" class="avatar-img avatar-img--base" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/790386/T300x300/4ed756fcc6075df18a2882e5aa6920cd.jpg?width=64"/></noscript></div></div><div><div class="styles_BylineSummary__1Gl_U styles_BylineSummary__Simple__tqX19"><span><strong>Beth Dalbey</strong>, </span><span>Patch Staff</span><span class="styles_Badges__lhHGg styles_Badges--small__t9shf"><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX is-lazy-loaded" src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mP8/x8AAwMCAO+ip1sAAAAASUVORK5CYII="/><noscript><img alt="Verified Patch Staff Badge" class="styles_Badge__PNwMX" src="https://patch.com/img/cdn/assets/layout/badges/verified-patch-staff.svg"/></noscript></span></div></div></div></div><a title="Neighbor’s Security Camera Records You. 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[Block Talk]" href="/us/across-america/no-mow-may-let-it-bee-or-busybody-enviroweenies-block-talk" class="styles_Card__TitleLink__bKyDz">No Mow May: Let It ‘Bee,’ Or ‘Busybody Enviroweenies’? [Block Talk]</a></h2><p class="styles_Card__Description__CaPcr">No Mow May is one way to help pollinators, but not the only one, many readers said. 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