Okeefe225

54 years old, and, at last, I am a capitalist.   I was able to acquire my first rental property – a one bedroom condo in a high demand complex in a good area of town.   It is professionally managed with a tenant in place.   Then, one day, the rent checks started hitting the bank, and I realized, whether I am awake or asleep; whether I’m drunk or sober; whether I’m eating, playing, reading, or watching TV, that little condo will earn for me. And now, now, I want more!   I want condos, single... Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe My sweet wife, who is Taiwanese, is very fond of saying "it goes without saying". For example, she might say -- "We will always take care of each other -- it goes without saying." Now understand, English is her second language, yet she is remarkably articulate, with a sly, dry, wit. So, when my wife says "it goes without saying", one cannot simply attribute the statement to repetitive Chinglish filler. Thus, the question, if it goes without saying -- why say it? To... Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe My sweet wife, who is Taiwanese, is very fond of saying "it goes without saying". For example, she might say -- "We will always take care of each other -- it goes without saying." Now understand, English is her second language, yet she is remarkably articulate, with a sly, dry, wit. So, when my wife says "it goes without saying", one cannot simply attribute the statement to repetitive Chinglish filler. Thus, the question, if it goes without saying -- why say it? To... Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe In my previous life, I was a lawyer. [1] Approximately six months ago, I decided to switch gears and enter the real estate “bidness”, just in time for the financial shit storm of the century. As a result, I found myself back in the law business, because bad times are usually a lot better for lawyers than for real estate agents. [2] I started getting some legal work, and realized I needed a legal assistant. In an effort to save money, I decided to retain my sweet... Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe In my previous life, I was a lawyer. [1] Approximately six months ago, I decided to switch gears and enter the real estate “bidness”, just in time for the financial shit storm of the century. As a result, I found myself back in the law business, because bad times are usually a lot better for lawyers than for real estate agents. [2] I started getting some legal work, and realized I needed a legal assistant. In an effort to save money, I decided to retain my sweet... Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe In the past several years, I have had many friends endure divorce, all as a result of infidelity. Fortunately, the children of these marriages were generally older, if not adults, within a few years of reaching the age of majority. As such, these kids should have been better prepared to deal with their emotional response to the break-up of their parents’ marriage. Surprisingly, though, I found that in many instances these “young adults” seemed nonchalant about their... Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe In the past several years, I have had many friends endure divorce, all as a result of infidelity. Fortunately, the children of these marriages were generally older, if not adults, within a few years of reaching the age of majority. As such, these kids should have been better prepared to deal with their emotional response to the break-up of their parents’ marriage. Surprisingly, though, I found that in many instances these “young adults” seemed nonchalant about their... Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe I have received several e-mails in the past couple of weeks complimenting me on my blog. I just wanted to say thanks! It is always good to hear from readers, and it is good to know that someone out there in cyberland appreciates my blog. I will try to start posting on a more regular basis, although life is full of distractions, and writing this blog is not my full time gig (unfortunately). Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe I have received several e-mails in the past couple of weeks complimenting me on my blog. I just wanted to say thanks! It is always good to hear from readers, and it is good to know that someone out there in cyberland appreciates my blog. I will try to start posting on a more regular basis, although life is full of distractions, and writing this blog is not my full time gig (unfortunately). Read Full Story

By Michael Patrick Okeefe Since my last post (“Conspiracy Theory”), I have received many e-mails questioning my mental stability. I have been characterized as “a complete wack job”, “wacko”, “a nut case”, “an idiot”, “a loose cannon”, “misinformed”, “stupid”, “a dodo”, “a booby”, and even a “fruitcake”, among other things.” [1] To these comments, I must simply say – NON! [2] In order to reassure my readers and my family about my general mental health and sanity, I simply want to walk you... Read Full Story