When we moved into our new home, it quickly became clear that our neighbor had an issue with parking. Although no rules limited the number of cars per household, she insisted there should only be one. Her disapproval became official when we found a handwritten note on our windshield demanding we move our “extra” car—or else.
We initially dismissed the threat as harmless, since both our vehicles were legally parked in front of our house. But three days later, we were jolted awake by the sound of engines and metal clanking. Rushing outside, we saw both of our cars being hooked up by tow trucks—and our neighbor standing nearby with a self-satisfied grin.
