Hey Look, It's Doug Stamper

This Saturday we spent the majority of the day at open houses in Brooklyn. We aren’t looking for a specific apartment yet, but just trying to get an idea of what neighborhoods (and streets within them) we like and the kind of apartment we can afford in each. All in all we saw a lot for one day. Later at home, Jen effortlessly whipped up a map on the computer, using color-coded stars to keep track of what we thought of each apartment and its location. So efficient, that one.

While strolling through Park Slope we spotted actor Michael Kelly who plays Doug Stamper on Netflix’s political drama, House of Cards. He was in cruddy clothes unloading boxes for Housing Works, Brooklyn from the back of an older Toyota Highlander. It was like US Weekly’s section, “Just Like Us.” They make donations! Jen said she would've never recognized him (She remembers the names but I first recognize the faces). In a world of mediocre writing and acting a good show like House of Cards is rare and refreshing. It may be one of the best shows I've ever seen… the major networks could learn of few things from it. I’m already done with the first season and anxiously awaiting more episodes. Come on Netflix.