A few years ago, I lived in a duplex with a large front window and a lot of activity in the neighborhood. I don't know why so many people came to the doors in my neighborhood, but being polite didn't cut it. Being firm yet polite didn't work. Being downright rude didn't work either. Believe whatever floats your boat so long as you keep it to yourself unless I inquire about it.

So, I let the creativity flow and hung a sign in the window-a big sign. It said "solicitors will be sodomized" and I never shut the blinds again.

I loved working in the garage on something and watching people start up the driveway. I could see their lips moving as the read the sign, then turn away in disgust. Even my mother thought it was hilarous-crude, but hilarious.

My roommate's new girlfriend didn't know what it meant. I can only imagine how that coversation unfolded.

It worked though-best thing I ever did to get prevent solicitors was to hang that sign.