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We have never spent so much time in our homes as we have since the start of the pandemic. And it’s likely not going anywhere. With more and more workplaces shifting to hybrid, or to entire work from home models, homes are likely to remain our safe office spaces that have obvious perks. In fact, this 2019 survey found that a hybrid working environment would make employees happier (83%), feel more trusted (82%), improve their work/life balance (81%), and make them more likely to recommend their company to a friend (81%). Are we then now living our best lives, well, at least in that sense?

Not so fast. Staying at home means that you not only gotta spend more time with your family members, whether you like it or not, but that you’re not alone doing so. Your neighbors are also here too. That means a lot of noise, from construction sounds to loud quarrels or dance music smashing through the speakers. But this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Some people are (un)lucky enough to have real weird neighbors to deal with. And when I say weird, I mean it. Thanks to a subreddit called “NextDoor,” we can now get a glimpse into what it's like to live next door to someone that makes you wonder 'what on earth is wrong with some people?'

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I Would've Paid Cash To Have Witnessed This

I Would've Paid Cash To Have Witnessed This

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Walking On Sunshine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Patriots? Hahahahaha just like the ones on Insurrection day! They could all use a dictionary.

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#3

He's Just Trying To Feed His Family In These Tough Times

He's Just Trying To Feed His Family In These Tough Times

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It’s no secret that helping to create a sense of well-being in your community is the key to a happy neighborhood. However, fewer Americans are taking time to engage with their neighbors. This recent survey from Zebra backs up the statement. It found that a majority of Americans aren’t friends with their neighbors in real life. In fact, only 33% of Americans consider their neighbors friends or close friends, whereas 66% consider their neighbors strangers or acquaintances. Americans in the Midwest region are most likely to be friends with their neighbors.

#5

I Hope He Does It

I Hope He Does It

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Meanwhile, some experts argue that online neighborhood groups are replacing face-to-face communication. For example, Neighborhood-based site Nextdoor has 236,000 active neighborhoods throughout the world. It reaches 90% of U.S. neighborhoods, and is worth an estimated $2.1 billion. Zebra’s survey also showed that almost a third, 27% of Americans are in online neighborhood groups. Moreover, women are 10% more active in these online communities.

Another study was run by NextDoor in conjunction with Brigham Young University in the United States, University of Manchester in the United Kingdom, and Swinburne University of Technology In Australia, and conducted by a team of leading loneliness experts. They found that knowing as few as 6 neighbors reduces the likelihood of feeling lonely and is linked to lower depression, social anxiety, and financial concerns related to COVID-19.

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#9

Not All Boomers Are Bad

Not All Boomers Are Bad

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Kay blue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My boomer mother suggested that I start smoking weed, I have chronic pain and it actually works. It's illegal where I live but she promised to pay any fine if I was caught with it!

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#10

Because Nextdoor Isn't Always Racist Or Trashy, Here Is Something On The Lighter Side

Because Nextdoor Isn't Always Racist Or Trashy, Here Is Something On The Lighter Side

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#11

All The Best Hoods Have Great Lawn Care

All The Best Hoods Have Great Lawn Care

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Monday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In what world does the grass grow fast enough to justify mowing twice a week?

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#12

A Neighborly Reminder

A Neighborly Reminder

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well June, you are seeing people who DO live around you, but had jobs during the day before. Now they have a moment to see the sun outside. You joy thief.

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#13

Meanwhile

Meanwhile

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Jo Johannsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Neighbors falling into three categories: 1) Do your own darned yard, 2) That's trespassing, gonna sue, 3) Thought I'd help out - thanks.

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#14

Perfect Little Soup Boy

Perfect Little Soup Boy

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Space whale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's the wrong house and a little soup boy is waiting for the soup that never came.

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#15

Runaway Roomba

Runaway Roomba

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#17

A Joke Or A Cry For Help?

A Joke Or A Cry For Help?

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#18

Oh Teenagers....

Oh Teenagers....

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DUN DUN (she/her)
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm, about that notice-on-fence thing, I would love to try that. I'd write, "We're watching you. Every second of everyday. We're watching you."

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#19

These Are The Posts I Like To See

These Are The Posts I Like To See

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#20

This Was Posted On My Local Nextdoor Today...

This Was Posted On My Local Nextdoor Today...

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Space whale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you do this. Like did you just wake up in the morning and think " I should go poop on people's yards". Like seriously.

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#22

He's Eaten All Of My Cereal

He's Eaten All Of My Cereal

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#23

Illegal Activity Reported By Karen…

Illegal Activity Reported By Karen…

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#24

Diarrhea

Diarrhea

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lightbulb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The smiley faces look so ominous. One of those is probably his wife.

Brian Bennett
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did your wife lock you out when you have diarrhea - I guess its a punishment of some sort - go s**t I mean sit in her car - that ought to even things up!

Thomas E S Thomas
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A typical neighborhood in America has more than 500 toilets. Most modern homes have two bathrooms. All businesses in the United States are required by law to have a toilet and a drinking fountain or water for employee use.

Mayrene Chester
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe that's what happened to lady above who pooped outside someone's gate.

Isa Trip
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOLOLOLOLOL you are outside, just go around the corner and do your thing.

Suzi Q
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's 2 hours between the two posts, what happened between those hours.

Id row
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that's how the neighbors came to call him 'Ol Sh*tty pants Jake'.

Marty C
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should turn this into a novel or a movie. Written by Willie Makit, illustrated by Betty Wount. I know, I know, an old joke.

Memere
Community Member
2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you insult your wife's cooking, or never replace the TP, u-know-what happens.

Sinkvenice
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet that was his punishment because she lost an argument :-D

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#26

Alert

Alert

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Danish Dynomummy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah just wait a couple of hours, but not a minute more, because then theyll be rotten

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#27

Just Because It’s Upside-Down, Doesn’t Mean It Can Be Parked On The Lawn [denver]

Just Because It’s Upside-Down, Doesn’t Mean It Can Be Parked On The Lawn [denver]

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#31

You’re All Going To Hell Kids

You’re All Going To Hell Kids

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#32

Lol

Lol

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Lisa Shaw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens at our pond fairly regularly, racoons come and steal them in the night for gourmet meals.

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#33

Literally The First Post I Saw When I Downloaded Nextdoor

Literally The First Post I Saw When I Downloaded Nextdoor

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#35

Here Is A Great Idea For Increasing Property Values!

Here Is A Great Idea For Increasing Property Values!

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Space whale
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

AGAIN! What's with people wanting to force their neighbors into their ways of life. Frickin umbridge grassholes

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#36

“Unaccompanied Poultry” On The City Sidewalk

“Unaccompanied Poultry” On The City Sidewalk

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our neighbor's peacock and peahens would get out, and cry at his gate until he got home! Silly birds!

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#37

Someone Get This Man A Job At The Cdc

Someone Get This Man A Job At The Cdc

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PiscesMama
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How is this person then sanitising the tongs are each use? Or are they potentially carrying around a contaminated item and if so how is that helping? 🤣

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#38

Alright Then

Alright Then

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a problem, Laurence, as long as you reciprocate (and aren’t doing anything illegal). Welcome to the neighborhood!

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#39

I Never Mentioned A Poop Bag

I Never Mentioned A Poop Bag

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

PLEASE use my trash can if it's at the curb, ESPECIALLY for poopy bags! Better where they belong than on the street!

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#41

I Love This

I Love This

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#43

Neigbors

Neigbors

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, I have seen some houses that really need some cleaning up, tbh. Some have honestly been hazards to public health, with garbage piled up in the yard. Imagine the rodents and cockroaches. So yeah, I can see this request being valid in those cases. But, knowing HOA b******t like I do, the house might just have something innocuous in the yard. Like children’s toys and /or bikes, or maybe a chair or something, and the HOA Nazi neighbors are making a mountain out of a molehill.

#45

Or Maybe It Was A Coyote?

Or Maybe It Was A Coyote?

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol usually a coyote. I got tired of reminding them that this was THEIR land first, and will be after we are gone, so watch your pets when they are outside!

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#47

Poor Lisa, Forgot What The American Flag Looked Like

Poor Lisa, Forgot What The American Flag Looked Like

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#48

Lady Sent Me A Dm With My Home Address And Threatens To Come To My House Because I Left Sad Face Reactions On Her Comments About Homeless People. Yes I Actually Did End Up Calling Police

Lady Sent Me A Dm With My Home Address And Threatens To Come To My House Because I Left Sad Face Reactions On Her Comments About Homeless People. Yes I Actually Did End Up Calling Police

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#49

Did Anyone Else Have Strange People Come By Last Night?

Did Anyone Else Have Strange People Come By Last Night?

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#50

Mysterious Bath

Mysterious Bath

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Laura Jackson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can you leave a note with my address? I have a dachshund that despises baths and a pitbull that loves them so much it's extremely difficult to get him out of the tub.

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#52

Don’t Let Your Dog Pee On Walks!

Don’t Let Your Dog Pee On Walks!

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Roxy Eastland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

?? I don't let my dog wee on other people's lawns. If they're on a lead it's not hard to do. It's not because they're bursting, they're marking the territory and therefore it can wait.

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#53

Upset With My Neighbor's WiFi Name

Upset With My Neighbor's WiFi Name

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Johnny Pierce
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our neighbor's WiFi name is Trump2020 so I had to change ours to Trumpsuxdoggiedix.

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#54

Neighbors

Neighbors

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TBH, small, high energy dogs do move fast, and some people are a little slow hitting buttons on their phones, so…

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#55

Must Have Been A Bummer BBQ...

Must Have Been A Bummer BBQ...

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Dorothy Parker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope it's not one of those cute chicks and this was left as a warning for the rest.

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#56

The Brown Eye Bandit

The Brown Eye Bandit

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Laura Jackson
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Um, electric company? Yeah, I'm not going to be paying my bill this month and maybe not next month. Why? Well, you see, someone has farted in my mailbox and my bill smalls like fart now." I'll be over here laughing about this for awhile now.🤣🤣🤣

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#57

It’s Very Important For The Attorney To Be Christian

It’s Very Important For The Attorney To Be Christian

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#59

This Guy Thinks He Lives In A Small Town

This Guy Thinks He Lives In A Small Town

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The Penguin Bandit
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Possibly concussion if he made it through chatting with the driver then returning home before he realized he and his scooter were banged up

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#60

It’s Always Awkward When People Treat Nd Like Their Facebook Feed

It’s Always Awkward When People Treat Nd Like Their Facebook Feed

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#61

She's Been Asking For Money And Threatening To Kill Herself For Weeks. Please Don't Come Back

She's Been Asking For Money And Threatening To Kill Herself For Weeks. Please Don't Come Back

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#62

Started With An Argument About Fireworks Past 12am And Ended Up With Him Showing Up In Front Of My House With This Sign For About Two Hours

Started With An Argument About Fireworks Past 12am And Ended Up With Him Showing Up In Front Of My House With This Sign For About Two Hours

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#63

I Hope Whoever Scooped Up This Deal Appreciates It More Than This Guy's GF

I Hope Whoever Scooped Up This Deal Appreciates It More Than This Guy's GF

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El muerto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what kind of a girlfriend ask you to get ride of your ants, the deserve just as much love as she does..poor guy

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#64

No Need To Fear, Vigilante Vedran Is On It

No Need To Fear, Vigilante Vedran Is On It

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Dorothy Parker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least this proves the crazies aren't just reporting Existing While Black encounters. They report everyone.

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#65

Cat Cat Cat Cat Goose?

Cat Cat Cat Cat Goose?

purget Report

#66

How’s Your Neighborhood Handling The Pandemic? Mine’s Full Of Ignorant People Like These

How’s Your Neighborhood Handling The Pandemic? Mine’s Full Of Ignorant People Like These

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Patsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone else look at this amd try to remove the black dot, thinking it was something on their screen?

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#67

Getting Deep With Your Neighbors

Getting Deep With Your Neighbors

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#69

Random Outburst From Mike

Random Outburst From Mike

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#70

Kristen's Cat Is Probably Wondering Where's Lunch

Kristen's Cat Is Probably Wondering Where's Lunch

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#71

Oh No, Not A Jewel!

Oh No, Not A Jewel!

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Occam’s Razor: The simplest explanation is usually the best. It’s probably just a USB stick. BTW, it’s spelled Juul, not Jewel, and if you didn’t find the actual vape or any of the accessories (charger, oil, etc), you can be confident she’s not vaping. Lastly, STAY TF OUT of your daughter’s room!!! If she’s a college freshman, she’s 18, and an adult. She deserves her privacy. If you have NO reason to suspect she’s gotten into anything harmful, then leave her alone, or she will move out and you won’t see her again. I say this from personal experience.

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#72

Neighbor Sees The Light And Realizes ‘Illegals’ Can’t Actually Vote In Elections

Neighbor Sees The Light And Realizes ‘Illegals’ Can’t Actually Vote In Elections

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, Joe, people sign up to vote at least several weeks before the election. These "applications" are vetted, i.e. "checked out" by the State Election Board to verify that they can legally vote. Then, the 1st time they go to the polls, they do verify the id (if there is time, but if the polls are very busy, that step could be skipped). After that, verified voters get a book telling them who the candidates are and where they can vote. One signature, one vote, nearly no fraud in the entire state. Trust the poll workers.

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