We live in neighborhoods sometimes for years taking our neighbors for granted, often never realizing the ''people next door'' can become our greatest ally, or our most vocal opposition.

They have concerns about what we do and how we do it and how it impacts them. When ignored or kept uninformed, our neighbors can force seemingly minor issues into major headaches.

On the other side, they can become our greatest supporters.

What do you think?

Or, in my case our neighbors are great but their dogs are driving me crazy.  Does our association have a policy about dogs that are constantly barking?