Murley blog

Ricky Gervais is going to end his popular podcasts. I’ve purchased every one so far, fool that I am. Hilarious, but even I’d admit that the material was beginning to circle back on itself.

And I can’t say that this is a surprise. After all, Gervais killed the original “The Office” after only 12 shows and a couple of specials. He seems to have a knack for knowing when to say “when” on a successful comic venture.

via Lost Remote and Buzzmachine

I’m employed. I have insurance. I think the U.S. system of “insurance”, “flexible spending accounts” and elastic medical/pharmaceutical costs are completely screwed up and in need of serious fixing.

It almost takes a degree in finance to understand the various “options” presented to most of us during the round of benefits form signings we go through when (if) we are hired at a new job with benefits. I’m bewildered. And somehow, deep down, I know that the insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals are all still making loads of money off the average citizen who is just trying to get by and make sure they don’t lose the house if their kid breaks a leg.

I know, it’s cynical. But prove I’m wrong.

I’d never even think to use the phrases “affordable” and “1,831 sq. feet” in the same neighborhood as the numeral “$349,500.” Of course, I’m in rural Virginia, not Bakersfield, California. I’m currently trying to sell1,250 sq. feet for about $115,000 in South Carolina, and I consider that “affordable.”

All kidding aside, if anyone reading this is in the market for a house in Bakersfield, Howard may have a deal for you.