Joyce's Blog

FRAUD, FRAUD, FRAUD - I hope all of you guilty of felony fraud go to prison!  I'd like to send Sarah Palin after you with a nuzzle in your back to shape you up after all that would be better than what you may face in prison from what I hear.  Yes, I feel as though I woke up on the wrong side of t...

Who do I love in my life?  Why do I love them?  How will I show them? What will I do to make a difference in someone's life today? What will I do to surprise my spouse/children/friends and make them smile? What book will I read tonight to enlighten and inspire me? What are the things in my life ...

I am still ranting and raving over Countrywide closing my HELOC.  It was arbitrary, widespread, and without justification.  There is a rash of consumer complaints and the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) issued a six-page letter of guidance to the lending institutions (thrifts), spelling out th...

"Success is not the key to happiness.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing you will be successful." - Herman Cain Who do I love in my life?  Why do I love them?  How will I show them? What will I do to make a difference in someone's life today? What will I do to surpr...

Yesterday I received my HUD Settlement statement for a foreclosure purchase tomorrow, Friday.  It reflected about $1,000 in additional costs to my buyer.  I emailed the title company and told them that the State Deed Tax, deed prep, service fee and commitment fee (the last three were foreclosure ...

Who do I love in my life?  Why do I love them?  How will I show them? What will I do to make a difference in someone's life today? What will I do to surprise my spouse/children/friends and make them smile? What book will I read tonight to enlighten and inspire me? What are the things in my life t...

August 15-16-17 Your guide to weekend events around:  Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria and Eden Prairie     "Success is doing ordinary things extraordinarily well." - John Rohn  Special Events:                                                                                                   ...

A few months ago I did a blog about Countrywide cancels my A+ loan. Did they/will they cancel yours?  Interestingly enough, there is an attorney specializing in class action litigation that responded. They are investigating potential claims against certain banks that have been unreasonably reduci...

I was sent this link and watched the youtube video.  It stirred memories in me from my youth - but it's not kids!  As we get older, we have to remember to continue to enjoy life and not just relish the memories, but perhaps re-live them.  Anyone want to join me???? In watching the 3 minute video,...

Did you know the colors of the Olympic rings were chosen because at least one of them appears on the flag of every country in the world.  The Olympic motto is, "Citius, Altius, Fortius" - which is Latin meaing, "Swifter, Higher, Stronger". Who do I love in my life?  Why do I love them?  How will ...