POTD: Ephesus, Still Walkable after 3,000 Years

From 2022 11 02 Ephesus

This photo-of-the-day is from the ancient city of Ephesus, Turkey, still walkable after 3,000 years. Much of the city dates to Roman times but it was founded in the 10th century BCE, on the site of a yet older city. The Street of Curetes was one of three main streets in Ephesus. In its day, "The street was home to many fountains, monuments, and statues. There were also houses on the slope that would have been used by the wealthiest of Ephesians. Under these houses were colonnaded galleries and shops with mosaic tiled floors."

The AfterParty - S01 (TV 2022)

Rotten Tomatoes

The AfterParty - S01 (TV 2022): Murder at high school reunion. Detective Danner interviews each guest, with each showing the audience the same events thru different eyes. Comedy/mystery with episodes of thriller, rom-com, musical, even animation. Fun show with a satisfactory solution. B+

Council Recap: Audit, Audit, Audit

The Richardson City Council held a work session July 17. There were several topics on the agenda for which the Council received lengthy presentations: National Parks Month, Park maintenance strategies, IT work plan, and Drainage utility strategies. There was one other item on the agenda that received little time. Less than six minutes, in fact. That topic was "Review and discuss the 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation." Because the Council's review and discussion was perfunctory, those six minutes are what I want to talk about.

WAIW: Neighborhood Mural

Where Am I Wednesday?

Fifty points to the first person to identify where this photo was taken. This fence is a great improvement over the usual, boring, weathered fences seen all over Richardson. To this homeowner, I say "Well done."

Answer will be given on Thursday.

Platonic (TV 2023)

Rotten Tomatoes

Platonic (TV 2023): Two old friends, one newly divorced and the other in a stale marriage, reconnect, platonically. A broad, slapstick comedy of middle-aged people getting drunk and doing stupid things that get them in trouble. Not my kind of humor. For Seth Rogen fans. C-