When Privacy Collides with Modern Intrusion: A Neighborly Encounter
Today marks the first day of daylight savings, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for me. Battling a sinus infection or perhaps the flu, courtesy of my son’s generous sharing last week, and now, one less hour of precious sleep. As if Mondays weren’t challenging enough.
In an attempt to soak up some sunlight and distract myself from the persistent discomfort, I found solace in the garage with my faithful companion, my pup, Kamo, and my trusty sander. But, as fate would have it, my peaceful moment was shattered when my pup, Kamo, darted out to greet our elderly, rather cantankerous neighbor.
Suburban Life – and neighborly courtesy
This neighbor of ours isn’t shy about his disdain for dogs, kids, or seemingly anyone who dares to disrupt his peace. Despite my efforts to mend any fences after Kamo’s occasional backyard excursions, his disapproving glances never ceased.
Today, as Kamo bounded towards him, tail wagging in innocent joy, I sprinted to intervene, fearing the worst. Little did I know, our neighbor had his cell phone at the ready, recording the encounter as if it were some sort of spectacle.
Decency and the Sanctity of Personal Space
The shock and disgust I felt were palpable. It was a violation of my sanctuary, my home, and my cherished pet. While I’ve seen countless TikToks of people secretly filming strangers, this intrusion felt deeply personal.
After hastily retrieving Kamo and retreating to the safety of our garage, the neighbor continued to film us, unfazed by my obvious discomfort. Even after a call to the local sheriff’s office, I was left feeling helpless, realizing that he was within his rights to record whatever he pleased on his property, no matter how unsettling it may be.
As I channeled my anger into hours of sanding, I couldn’t shake the feeling of violation and protectiveness towards my beloved pup. It’s disheartening to witness such a lack of compassion and neighborly decency, replaced instead by spiteful and childish behavior.
Kamo Love!
While I can’t promise that I won’t eventually confront him if his “filming” persists, for now, I’ll find solace in snuggling up with Kamo, reminding myself that amidst the negativity, there’s still love and companionship to be found.
Karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma’s a relaxing thought
