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Yay! We finally got a meaningless form letter!

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2009 by Crystal

Mark wrote a letter to everyone he could think of, explaining our languishing home mortgage modification process. We were hoping for two or three form letters in response to the six he sent out. We... More »

Timeline of Foreclosure - 6

Posted on Nov 13th, 2009 by Crystal

You try spending only 289 on every expense for an entire month for a family of three. It is not POSSIBLE. When my forbearance expries, it will drop to $79 per month available to live... More »

Timeline of Foreclosure - 5

Posted on Nov 8th, 2009 by Crystal

   Right about then, the Bush Administration put a stop on foreclosure actions. (To be supported by the Obama Administration not too much later) We had a little room to take shallow breaths. It was... More »

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 »