Day: August 3, 2024

Nestled among the verdant foliage in Kromlau, Germany’s Kromlauer Park, is a delicately arched devil’s bridge known as the Rakotzbrücke, which was specifically built to create a circle when it is reflected in the waters beneath it.  Commissioned in 1860 by the knight of the local town, the thin arch stretching over the waters of the Rakotzsee is roughly built out of varied local stone. Like many similarly precarious spans across Europe, the Rakotzbrücke is known as a “devil’s bridge,” due to the colloquialism that such bridges were so dangerous or miraculous that they must have been built by Satan. While the bridge (as with all the others) was created by mortal hands, its builders did seem to hold the aesthetics of the bridge in higher regard than its utility. Either end of the Rakotzbrücke is decorated with thin rock spires created to look like natural basalt columns, which occur in many places in Germany. In addition, the curvature of the bridge is designed to be one half of a perfect circle, so that when the waters are still and the light is right, it creates the illusion of a complete stone circle. Today, the bridge can still be viewed in the park, but crossing the aging relic is… CONTINUE READING…

LOGANSPORT, Ind. – A 14-year-old Indiana boy who was reported missing for over two weeks was located and his parents were taken into custody Wednesday morning in Logansport, according to state police. Bryson Muir, son of former NFL player Daniel Muir, was considered in “extreme danger” after he was previously last seen on June 16 leaving a family member’s home in Ohio with his mother, Kristen Muir, in a white 2015 Chevrolet Suburban.  LOGANSPORT, Ind. – A 14-year-old Indiana boy who was reported missing for over two weeks was located and his parents were taken into custody Wednesday morning in Logansport, according to state police. Bryson Muir, son of former NFL player Daniel Muir, was considered in “extreme danger” after he was previously last seen on June 16 leaving a family member’s home in Ohio with his mother, Kristen Muir, in a white 2015 Chevrolet Suburban. 

Today marks another year of my life, a day typically filled with joy, celebrations, and the warmth of loved ones. However, this year is different. Instead of basking in the comfort of my home, surrounded by friends and family, I find myself in a hospital room. Though this may not be how I envisioned spending my birthday, I’ve come to appreciate the day in a new light. The sterile white walls and the rhythmic beeping of medical equipment are not what I would call festive. Yet, as I lie in my hospital bed, I am reminded of the true essence of birthdays—not just as a celebration, but as a moment to reflect on the journey of life. This unexpected turn has given me a chance to contemplate what truly matters: health, resilience, and the love that surrounds me. My family and friends have made an effort to brighten my day, even from a distance. Their messages, calls, and virtual greetings are like rays of sunshine piercing through the hospital’s gloomy ambiance. Their thoughtfulness and support are more comforting than any party or gift could be. Today is my birthday While today may not have the typical birthday flair, it serves… CONTINUE READING…