I decided to build a wall for privacy. When the construction started, Dan stormed over. “What the hell is this, Jimmy?” he bellowed. “Just a home improvement project,” I smiled. His dogs came out, barking like crazy. “Call off your mutts, Dan!” I yelled. Dan wouldn’t budge until I threatened with animal control.

A few days later, I woke up to my backyard filled with garbage. Dan waved, “Like your new landscaping?” I called my friend Tyler to help me return the favor. We filled Dan’s property with the trash, turning his yard into a junkyard.

Dan’s reaction was priceless. He shouted, “JIMMY!” but stopped when he saw my new security cameras. Since then, there’s been a tense peace. “Guess the shoe’s on the other foot now, eh, Dan?” I called out. He never messed with me again. Sometimes, you need to fight venom with venom.