Fw: Louisiana Lawyer to Love

Only in Louisiana

A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild.. He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to the parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the Lawyer three months to track down. After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply:

(Actual letter):

"Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented the application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title back to its origin."

Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows:
(Actual Letter):

"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 189156 has been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further than the 194 years covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated person in this country, particularly those working in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application. For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the title to the land prior to U.S. ownership was obtained from France, which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain. The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch, Isabella. The good queen, Isabella, being a pious woman and almost as careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus' expedition.

Now the Pope, as I'm sure you may know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that God also made that part of the world called Louisiana. God, therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back to before the beginning of time, the world as we know it AND the FHA. I hope you find God's original claim to be satisfactory. Now, may we have our damn loan?"

He got the loan.

Fw: Decorating by Horoscope

I don't completely agree with this (purples? Ick.) but thought it was interesting...xo, Leigh

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Aquarius

Creative, committed to helping others; loves blue, splashing water, innovative designs, and entertaining.

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Pisces

Imaginative, intuitive, emotional; love greens and blues, music and art, silvery finishes, plush textures, oceanic motifs.

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Aries

Energetic, competitive, charismatic; first to embrace design trends; loves reds and white, gold and bronze finishes, sparkling crystals (like the birthstone diamond).

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Taurus

Loves antiques, florals, greens and blues, comfort and luxury, romantic touches.

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Gemini

Inquisitive, smart, sociable; great multitasker; loves games, sculpture, metallic finishes, greens and yellows.

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Cancer

Sensitive, sympathetic, affectionate; financially savvy; loves silver, white, green; treasures home, family, and memories.

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Leo

Ruling planet: Sun. Colors: gold, ruby red. Adores over-the-top grandeur in interiors and entertaining, always first with the latest technologies, organized yet highly creative.

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Virgo

Ruling planet: Mercury. Colors: green, brown. Meticulous, organized, a listmaker, committed to healthy eating and clean, well-ordered surroundings.

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Libra

Ruling planet: Venus. Color: blue. Scales are the icon for Librans, who are warm, romantic, and eager to enjoy and share the finer things in life.

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Scorpio

Ruling planet: Pluto. Colors: deep reds, burgundy, crimson. Scorpio is a passionate, charismatic personality who loves being involved in meaningful endeavors.

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Sagittarius

Ruling planet: Jupiter. Colors: regal shades of purple. A born traveler, Sagittarians are smart, uncomplicated, and full of fun, with an optimistic outlook.
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Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn. Colors: rich browns, black. Capricorn has a wonderful sense of humor, a disciplined approach to responsibilities, and an appreciation for professionalism.

*Thanks for the forward Taylor! Baton Rouge, Lousiana*

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