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Timeline of Foreclosure - 4

Posted on Oct 28th, 2009 by Crystal

  I asked my family law attorney to recommend a bankruptcy attorney. Both of them were fabulous and I would highly recommend either! I was advised that bankruptcy wouldn’t work for me. My major expenses... More »

Timeline of Foreclosure - 3

Posted on Oct 21st, 2009 by Crystal

  In my last year there, and especially the Spring of 2007, I tried to sell my home but it didn’t sell. Something funky was going on in the economy. The stock market was faltering,... More »

Timeline of Foreclosure - 2

Posted on Oct 12th, 2009 by Crystal

I had some difficulty getting my financial aid into place. I got a threatening letter from the school that said something like, “If you don’t pay your tuition now, we will kick you out!” Having... More »

Timeline of Foreclosure - 1

Posted on Oct 7th, 2009 by Crystal

Things that are not fun to get in the mail

Posted on Jun 24th, 2009 by Crystal

Ok, so everyone owes the IRS at one point or another. But $46,182? That's obscene. Forty-six thousand, one hundred eighty-two dollars. Right. You know, I can't even get worked up about it because that amount... More »

This American life

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2009 by Crystal

It’s a twisted way to feel grateful, but gratitude is always a good place to be.

Scratchy Towels

Posted on Apr 18th, 2009 by Crystal

There were a couple of days last week warm enough to put our clothes out on the line. We first strung the clothesline halfway through last summer when our hand-me-down drier finally gave it up.... More »

Morning in Spring

Posted on Apr 12th, 2009 by Crystal

Easter Sunday, and we're enjoying a moment of peace. A precious commodity: peace. I was startled into an unexpected revelation the other day. Talking with my man, I commented on how I have more peace... More »

Hope is Powerful

Posted on Apr 1st, 2009 by Crystal

Big Smiles! (no jobs)

Posted on Jan 31st, 2009 by Crystal

I was just browsing through old photos and found this one on my flickr accout . My girlie two years ago, her friend Polly from Brazil, and Sara from Boston's inner city. I love this... More »