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How much does it cost to build an app?
21 March 2019
This is the question we are always asked: How much money does it take to make an app?
A quality mobile app built in Australia will cost between $50,000-$250,000+. A start-up looking to develop an app with a basic feature set for an MVP is likely to cost between $50,000-$100,000. Businesses wanting to digitise internal processes or integrate with other systems should expect to pay $100,000-$250,000 for an app.
There are six factors that will influence the cost of building an app. These are:
- the number of platforms
- the number of screens
- the design
- security requirements
- backend requirements
- complexity of the features
There is no one way to build an app. Some methods are better than others and some methods are costlier than others. The key is knowing which process best suits your concept – and your budget. "The fact is, you can build an app for pretty much any budget, from $50,000 to $250,000,'' says Guy Cooper, Managing Director of award-winning app development agency Wave Digital.
"It really does depend, among other things, on what you are trying to achieve, who you are trusting to build your app and what tools and processes they are using to do so." "There are also several factors that will influence the overall cost of building an app,'' he adds. "Think of it like buying a car. You can buy a bare bones car that gets you from A to B, but doesn't have power windows or air conditioning. It works, but the experience is underwhelming. "Or you can buy the top-of-the-line model that has all the bells and whistles. It makes driving easier, sometimes safer and it's always a pleasure. Then, of course, there's the middle-of-the-range model that offers a bit of both worlds." It's the same with developing an app.
You can build a bare-bones app that does the basics and doesn't pay too much attention to design or usability, or you can spend a little more money and time and effort and build an app that does everything you want – and well! "Realistically, for apps that are a core part of a small-medium size business, a realistic app budget is about $50,000 - $150,000 (and $100-$250k for large businesses) for a good quality product that goes through a thorough process,'' says Guy. "The key for first-time software developers, however, is knowing that you will need to extend your budget beyond version one, so you shouldn't spend it all up front." "For example, if you have an app budget of, say, $150,000, then spend $100,000 on the first version and spend $50,000 on iterations, but also remember that there are other costs that go into building an app that many people don't consider, things like the legals and marketing." Guy's team of designers, programmers and product specialists build about 30-50 apps per year and, typically, client budgets range from $50,000 to $250,000. Between them, they've worked on 100s of mobile apps, websites and software and, with a combined 100+ years' industry experience, these are the six things they say most influence the cost of building an app:
How many platforms is it being built for?
This will hugely influence how much your app will cost to build. Are you intending to build on both iOS and Android platforms? Perhaps you'd also like a web app, which is a third platform. "Every time you add a new platform,'' says Guy, "that will, typically, increase the cost because, though you may be able to re-use certain elements, such as leveraging existing graphics or basic code libraries, typically, the best way to build robust, and user friendly apps is to build from scratch for each platform. "This will ensure users get the optimal experience and that your coders can really bring out the best features of each platform because each platform uses its own technology." For example, iOS apps are built using Objective C or Swift, while Android apps are built using Java. All languages are different and they have their own rules that must be adhered to and you can't do that by writing once and deploying to three different environments. This same advice applies to the graphics. Are you happy using graphic elements designed for, say, iOS on an Android device? They're entirely different technologies and users are accustomed to vastly different ways of doing things and they respond to different visual norms. For example, iOS apps have to utilise a 'back' button whereas on Android phones the device itself includes a back button so you shouldn't necessarily need one built into the interface.
How many screens does your app require?
Is your app a simple one-to-five-screen affair or is it a complex program that will require multiple screens and some serious logic? Some apps have dozens of screens, each of which needs to be designed visually, then programmed and usually have to interface with a backend from which it will call data and/or business logic.
What about design?
How bespoke is your apps design going to be? Are there animations (which always add to the overall cost) and how expensive will they be to create and implement? What about user interface (UI) design and user experience (UX)? Do you need any research into your design done or are you just implementing whatever you think your customers want/need? "The more bespoke the design,'' says Guy, "the higher the costs will be because it's not just about a nice look. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to bring you that seemingly simple and effortless design!"
Have you thought about security?
We've already seen the Windows world brought to its knees by the WannaCry attacks earlier this year and it's almost inevitable that apps will be hackers' next targets. So, you must consider security when it comes to building any new app. "Security encompasses more than just whether or not your app can be hacked," says Guy. "It also includes things like the security of your users' app data and the security of your code, as well as security in the transmission and storage of data. "These are crucial considerations and, if your app developer doesn't discuss these topics with you – or can't answer your questions around security find someone who can and will! Attempting to cut corners when it comes to app security is a terrible idea that can end up costing you a lot more than you think you may have saved by ignoring the issue of app security when designing your app."
Does your app need some sort of backend?
Will you need to change things in your app? For example, does data need to be added or do you need to manage content or access reports / analytics. If so, you'll need some sort of backend where an Admin can go in and change data or permissions dynamically without having to modify the app's actual code (and, therefore, hire someone to do it). A backend is, essentially, a whole other app that needs to be built from scratch and, though it will be more cost-effective in the long run, in the short term, it will add, probably significantly, to the initial cost of developing your app. When considering the need for a backend, you should also think about scalability, which controls functions such as how many people can be using the app at one time? What about user management or user authentication?
And what about the features?
We've talked about, potentially, needing a backend, but even if you don't need a backend, every feature in your app needs to be programmed, so think about what your app will be doing. Does it need in-app purchases, perhaps a little social media or real time chat? Then there's image and video processing, push notifications and smartwatch support? The number of features – and the complexity of those features, will influence the final cost of developing your app idea. "Perhaps your app developer needs to liaise with another developer to overcome complex integrations,'' adds Guy, "or you're implementing bespoke designs on every screen in the app or using features in a way that has not been attempted before. The list is, quite literally, endless and limited only by your imagination and, of course, your budget."
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It's the first Friday of 2018! Whether you worked all week or haven't started back yet, you deserve to watch some hockey tonight!
The festivities begin at 7 p.m. when Pittsburgh visits the New York Islanders (SN/TVAS), followed half an hour later by a pair of contests (San Jose at Ottawa [RDS2] and Florida at Detroit). 8 p.m. marks the puck drop of Buffalo at Winnipeg, while tonight's nightcap – Vegas at Chicago (SN1) – waits 30 minutes before getting underway. All times Eastern.
There's only one rivalry game on the schedule today, and with both participants having fallen outside the playoff picture, it should be an exceptionally competitive and important matchup. We're off to Brooklyn!
Oh boy, where to start with this game? Both clubs have had reason for optimism at different points this season, yet – if things stay the way they currently stand – they could be scheduling tee times on April 8.
Of course, after winning two consecutive titles, 20-19-3 Pittsburgh figured to be in far better position than 10th in the Eastern Conference. Playoff qualification was supposed to be a given! Adding insult to injury, if they had simply beat Carolina at home last night instead of lose 4-0, the Pens would at least be in the postseason picture as the second wild card.
There's reasons galore for why the reigning champs find themselves in the position they do, ranging from front office decisions to injuries and performance to plain bad luck, but we don't have time to tackle all those things.
The biggest thing that is missing from this Penguins team is the very thing that has made the club so dominant for the last decade: offense. Pittsburgh averages only 2.71 goals per game through 42 games, the 10th-worst in the NHL.
However, the issue isn't that simple. This offense has proved it is still capable of figuring things out, because the Penguins' power play is actually the best in the league. Similar to the Sabres of the last two years, Pittsburgh can convert when the game is supposedly at its easiest – converting 25.7 percent of its man-advantage opportunities – but has only a league-worst 56 five-on-five goals to its credit.
That's right, the Penguins were just compared to the Sabres. That hasn't happened since the '90s, and it was a compliment then.
So where did the offense go?
The easiest person to point at is C Sidney Crosby and his 14-22-36 totals. Managing only .857 points per game (regardless of the number of players on the ice), he's on pace for the worst season of his career. Even his 36-49-85 effort in 2015-'16 season is superior, as he managed 1.06 points per game that year.
Oh yeah, and the Pens did more than simply qualify for the playoffs that year.
So far this season, Crosby has posted 17 points at even-strength and another 19 on the power play. In the grand scheme of things, that's not too far off the pace of RW Phil Kessel, who's managed 17-27-44 totals to lead the team. 19 of Kessel's points have come at even-strength (only two more than Crosby's) and 25 on the power play, a total that actually leads the league.
But points are very different than goals, and that's where Crosby has slipped. He's scored only eight goals at even-strength (compared to Kessel's 11), a total that is tied with F Jake Guentzel for third-most on the team (13-10-23 totals) and one fewer than W Conor Sheary's – who's having an absolutely miserable 11-5-16 third year while occupying a spot on the top line – nine.
Before we pick on the Islanders, don't think F Evgeni Malkin escapes judgement. He's posted 14-24-38 totals through 38 games played this season, which in and of itself is stellar. Averaging at least a point-per-game is the goal of all elite players in this league.
However, when we start breaking his stats down, he follows the same trend as Crosby. Eight of Malkin's 14 tallies have been struck on the power play, meaning he's scored only six times at even-strength. Centering Kessel's second line has elevated his even-strength point total (20 of his points have come in five-on-five situations), but the fact that both of Pittsburgh's franchise players aren't finding the back of the net in the very situation most of the game is played is having ripple effects throughout the roster.
Road trips are hard, and the 20-17-4 Islanders – who currently sit in ninth place and two points outside playoff position – just got back from a tough one. New York has played three of its last four games away from the comforts of Barclays Center, and it returns home riding a four-game losing skid.
For most of the season, the Isles' top line of F Josh Bailey (12-38-50 totals), F Anders Lee (24-15-39) and C John Tavares (22-28-50) has worked miracles to cover for the sins of their teammates, but it seems even they have run out of whatever secret sauce was keeping them on the scorecard.
Now that they aren't bearing the load as well, New York's atrocious defense is getting lit up. Since December 29, the Islanders have allowed a league-high 155 shots against, and that's resulted in a whopping 21 goals against in four games played (5.25 per game), far and away the worst effort over that stretch.
It's hard to blame 11-11-2 G Jaroslav Halak for his poor performance of late considering his insane workload, but he hasn't been able to keep the Isles competitive during this run, managing only a .881 save percentage and 4.94 GAA in his last three starts.
What's truly alarming about New York's defense is that four defensemen – Thomas Hickey, Nick Leddy, Scott Mayfield and Adam Pelech – are managing at least two blocks-per-game over this losing skid. If I were Halak, I'd be truly frightened imagining my workload without their efforts.
Tonight's tilt is the second in a four-game season series. Game 1 on December 7 went the way of the Penguins, who needed an overtime goal from D Matt Hunwick to beat New York 4-3 at PPG Paints Arena. Meetings 3 and 4 won't take place until March, so both clubs will want to leave a positive impression on the other before diverging paths for two months.
Who wins a game between a sputtering offense and an anemic defense? Probably the team that can find success on the other end of the ice. Given the Isles' home ice and their usually dynamic offense, I wouldn't be surprised to see New York earn two points in the standings tonight.
Though they needed the shootout to get it done, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 at Air Canada Centre in yesterday's DtFR Game of the Day.
Though two goals were struck in the first period, they were both scored in the last two minutes before intermission. The first tally belonged to First Star of the Game C Auston Matthews (D Connor Carrick and F William Nylander) with 1:23 remaining on the clock, followed only 31 seconds later by D Brenden Dillon (D Brent Burns and W Timo Meier) leveling the game with a snap shot, his first goal of the season.
Two more tallies were struck in the second period, but C Nazem Kadri (F Mitch Marner and D Morgan Rielly) didn't wait until until the end of the frame to make his mark. He buried a power play tip-in with 7:20 remaining before intermission to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. However, San Jose would once again manage to find a leveling goal, this one courtesy of C Chris Tierney taking advantage of Second Star G Frederik Andersen misplaying the puck in front of his crease 5:38 later.
As no goals were struck in the third period or three-on-three overtime, the game was thrust into the shootout. As hosts, the Maple Leafs elected to go first.
- Who else is Head Coach Mike Babcock to send out than Matthews? The second-year stud converted the fourth shootout opportunity of his career, setting his mark as a pro at 4-for-12.
- Facing an early hole, F Logan Couture was the first Shark to participate. However, his backhanded shot was saved by Andersen, giving Toronto a 1-0 advantage through the first round.
- With the opportunity to force a miss-and-lose situation for San Jose, Marner's wrist shot was saved by Third Star G Martin Jones.
- Unfortunately for the Sharks, F Joe Pavelski's wrister met the same fate: saved by Andersen. Toronto led 1-0 through two rounds.
- What a weird situation for F Patrick Marleau to be in: if he scored a goal, he'd defeat the very club he played with for 19 years. Whether he wanted that honor or not, he found iron, giving San Jose the opportunity to continue the shootout.
- And that's exactly what RW Kevin Labanc did. He beat Andersen to tie the shootout 1-1 through three rounds, forcing extra frames.
- You probably noticed that the goaltenders played pretty well tonight. That trend continued when Jones saved Nylander's wrister.
- With his back against a wall, Andersen duplicated Jones' performance by saving RW Joonas Donskoi's wrister to maintain the 1-1 tie.
- Consider this a ditto for Jones, but this time against a LW James van Riemsdyk wrister.
- Make it a double for Andersen as well, as he saved Burns' wrister to extend the shootout to six rounds.
- Finally someone found the back of the net! C Tyler Bozak sneaked his shot past Jones to force a sudden death situation for San Jose.
- Tierney came as close as he could to continuing the shootout, but his attempt found iron to give the bonus point to Toronto.
Both goaltenders performed marvelously, but only one could come away with the victory. That proved to be Andersen, as he saved 33-of-35 (.943 save percentage) through 65 minutes of play. That left Jones with the shootout loss after he stopped 26-of-28 (.929).
Home ice has been a big deal in the DtFR Game of the Day series this year, as the 51-28-11 hosts, who have earned points in seven of the last eight games, have a 24-point advantage on the visitors in the series.


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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Today is a relatively good day. I've been chatting with my brother on the phone and with another patient who befriended him and does absolutely everything to make him comfortable. You see, my brother has been in the hospital for about five years straight. Due to a brain tumor (or what I understand it to be), he is paralysed on his right side and has trouble with his speech, especially if he is over-tired, which he is a lot lately.
I love this guy so much! He's such a card. He loves making people laugh and there is nothing more intoxicating to me than hearing him burst into a fit of giggling. That sets me off while we're talking on the phone and — even while I cry (for instance, when I'm overwhelmed by the terror of losing him) — he still has me falling right off the chair laughing at his hilarious stories, in an attack of emotional confusion.
Let me tell you more about him. Most people learn to talk and walk only once in their lives. This is not so in his life. He learned both twice and is once again, struggling to walk. By the way, he's only fifty and has the resilience of a credit card frozen solid in a thick block of ice. Even with scalding water poured over it, that card is still buried deeply and untouchable for quite a long while.
That's Steve's big heart and soul. I admire him so much. And the tales I've got to tell are mind-blowing. I shake my head every day in amazement and try to find the resolve he displays every day of his life.


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Here is your morning travel update for Monday, June 1.
Traffic is being slowed on the southbound M1 between J29a (Markham Vale) and J29 (Heath) in the roadworks area.
Expect severe delays on Snake Pass, A57, after a closure yesterday in both directions between the Hurst Road junction in Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir in Bamford, because of roadworks.
Ongoing works witll cause hour delays with diversions over 30 miles.
Diversions in operation - A6013 through Bamford, A6187 through Hope and Castleton, B6049 to and from Sparrowpit, A623 and A6 past Chapel-en-le-Frith, A6015 between New Mills and Hayfield and A624 to and from Glossop.


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Three-Way Deal!
According to TSN, the Chicago BlackHawks acquired Kyle Calder from the Flyers for Lasse Kukkonen and a 3rd Pick (2007). They then traded Calder to Detroit for Jason Williams.
To CHICAGO: Jason Williams
To DETROIT: Kyle Calder
To PHILADELPHIA: Lasse Kukkonen + Chicago's 3rd Pick (2007)
Great deal for the Hawks I'd say.
23 Responses to Three-Way Deal!
Any one know anything about Lasse Kukkonen? Clearly he's Finnish, but where is he playing and when was he drafted?
It sucks that they essentially traded Handzus for a nobody.
Ummm…….I think in the long run this is better for CHi i go to all wings home games and this year both players have had a drop in points. Williams had over 20 goals last year 26 points this year. 21 points this year for calder 59 last year. Also i noticed williams struggling this year and injurys maybe the cause. But for right now if Calder can produce most likely with lang it will be great. The Flyers get a GREAT young player with Kukkonen
You mean calder right??
Kukkonen was drafted 5th round in 2003. He's been playing in Chicago this year.
No i mean Handzus. Flyers traded Handzus for Calder in the summer. 8 months later, they trade Calder back to Chicago for a mediocre defensemen.
Pretty much a wash with Calder for Williams. I don't know enough Kukkonen to comment.
Calder couldn't throw a hit to save his life… I'd rather have Williams than him going into the playoffs.
I'm sure Williams will look good playing alongside Havlat.
I like Calder I thought he was finally turning the corner after a rough start. I like the way he battled in the corners, he seemed like a hard worker, but not worth his 2.95 million contract. Though the line of Carter, Upshall, and him did look promising. Don't know much about Kukkonen but he seems like a decent 5-6th D-Men.
im sory but ur totally wrong here on williams. calder was a steal for williams. he's horrible defensively and offensively, couldn't hit an open net, literally and he doesn't hit. a waste of space. amazing considering we didn't up any picks.
he's had a bad season that's for sure but I really do think that Williams has way more upside than Calder.
you do realize that Calder was a healthy scratch for Ottawa last year, right?
Not a steal only 5 ponts apart and Williams hits.
Arnason….and then Joe Sakic kicked his ass into shape
my bad. I somehow mix up both sometimes. oh well 🙂
I am gonna trust Holland. not sure why you make this deal unless they think Calder is great or Williams wanted/needed to be out. I think its an even trade though. So thats why I question why they did it.
So the Flyers traded a hurt, UFA for a 5th-6th Dman and a 3rd round pick. Not bad in my book.
Kukkonen is my fav hawk prospect. just like that.
Why is it that every player i like goes to my least favourite team?
upshall, kukkonen, calder, sanderson just to name a few. kapanen and knuble have been for awhile. Its like some one is trying to make me like the Flyers. lol
anyway… i think CHI paid too much with the draft pick
So you don't like good players than?
i do, but for some reason i liked those players when they were back witht their old teams, mostly for their heart and playing style, and then they all moved to Philly. it's not that these are the only players i like
You gotta give Holmgren his props for the trades he's made this year.
Getting young and cheap by acquiring Upshall, Parent, Coburn and now Kukkonen (as well as a #1 and 2 #3 picks)…if he can find anything for Esche, Hatcher or York…we're looking good for a big bounce back year in 07-08!
I agree. I thnk that Holmgren has made a lot of good moves shipping out some dead weight with heavy contracts. Nothing against Forsberg, he's the best part time hockey player in the world….unfortunately we're looking for full time players for the Flyers.
However, I really hope that Holmgren can make the team attractive enough for some good, experienced UFA talent to sign in the offseason. These trades will take a long time to pay off if there aren't any guys around to show the young blood the ropes. Alll this being said, the defense is looking pretty good for years to come!
williams doesn't hit, period. i've watched about 50 of the red wings games and rarely do i see him take the body. enough. you barely even notice williams most nights. yeah i know calder has had a rough season but he can do more shown by his 59pts on absolutely horrible no-body chicago team last year. i'm a avid wings fan and may be biased in a small margin, but i know what i see because i watch about 5 other nhl games a week as well. there's a reason why he wasn't drafted. he stinks. no defensive intincts or effort whatsoever. he is supposed to be our "point sniper" but his shot is highly inaccurate. often times he take an excellent pass from Lang and he'll be all alone or be 10ft from the net and miss it completely.
his only good attribute is he is fast and a great skater. i know i'm only focusing on williams primarily, but calder is a good choice because it took little risk, no picks, and a crappy player to get him and he has the potential to be a top 6 forward when at his game. I believe am versed enough and watch enough of the wings to be considered to have expertise.
Ohhh sorry my fault i forgot about handzus deal
Instead of 07-08 don't you mean 08-09. All of these players are rookies, they have a way to go before making an impact on the Flyers. They are good players but it will be a few years.
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- A patio heater (also called a mushroom or umbrella heater) is an appliance for generating radiant heat for outdoor use.
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"God has no body now on earth but yours.
No hands but yours. No feet but yours." – St. Teresa de Avila
Monday, November 29, 2010
Lighting the Advent candle
The First Sunday of Advent
• Watch a slide show of the 9:30 a.m. Mass
• Watch a slide show of the 5:30 p.m. Mass
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Dr. Hahn on Catholic teaching
There is still time to register for a special all-day session in January with Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism in 1986. If you are unsure whether you'd like to attend, listen to this compelling talk by Dr. Hahn on Catholic teaching. It is only audio. The image is the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There are links below for the other parts if they don't come up at the end of each video.
Dr. Hahn is a popular speaker who has given more than 800 talks across the country and overseas. He is one of the featured speakers for Lighthouse Catholic Media. His books and CDs are available in the narthex at church.
Here is an article with the details about Dr. Hahn's visit to Light of Christ Catholic Church in Clearwater on January 29.
Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
Thursday, November 25, 2010
The First Sunday of Advent
It is a time for preparation, penitence and anticipation. The Advent wreath is a sign of the anticipation of the birth of Jesus. Traditionally, one candle is lighted this week, two next week and so on.
In addition, this is a season for anticipation of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. As we prepare for the Christmas celebration we are mindful of the wait for Christ's return.
Although Sr. Judy Zienlinski, OSF, of the Sisters of St. Francis in Sylvania, OH, may be experiencing temperatures cooler than we find in St. Petersburg, her reflections on the First Sunday of Advent may still be helpful to us.
This video is provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Liturgy notes: Advent: We hope, we prepare
The Gospel this Sunday
The First Sunday of Advent
Matthew 24:37-44
Jesus said to his disciples:
"As it was in the days of Noah,
so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.
In those days before the flood,
they were eating and drinking,
marrying and giving in marriage,
up to the day that Noah entered the ark.
They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away.
So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man.
Two men will be out in the field;
one will be taken, and one will be left.
Two women will be grinding at the mill;
one will be taken, and one will be left.
Therefore, stay awake!
For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.
Be sure of this: if the master of the house
had known the hour of night when the thief was coming,
he would have stayed awake
and not let his house be broken into.
So too, you also must be prepared,
for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."
• Read the first and second readings and the Responsorial Psalm
– United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Maggie Moren receives medal
• Maggie Moren, St. Jude Medal recipient
• The work of Maggie Moren
• The Saint Jude Medal
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Maggie Moren, St. Jude Medal recipient
On Sunday, November 21, parishioner Maggie Moren will receive the St. Jude the Apostle Medal for distinguished and outstanding service in St. Raphael parish and the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
In August, when Maggie Moren received the letter from Bishop Lynch about the St. Jude the Apostle Medal, she read it, put it down on the dresser and left the room.
She was flabbergasted.
Why me? she wondered. What did I do? "It was a surreal, 'take your breath away' moment," she says. "Wow!"
She went back and read the letter again. Still in awe, she told her husband, Rod.
Little of that initial shock has worn off. Three months later, she still questions why she should be singled out for her work in the parish.
"I'm just a little spoke in a big wheel," she says. "Why me?"
Parishioners who know Maggie know exactly why. Maggie Moren is one of the busiest members of St. Raphael Parish, with numerous ministries that keep her moving in service to God almost full time since she retired in 2000.
Maggie is head sacristan, serves on the Liturgy Committee, is a reader and altar server at weekday and weekend Mass, is an extraordinary minister of holy communion, an organizer for 40 Days for Life and an active member of CCW, has served on the RCIA team and much more.
• The work of Maggie Moren
It is a volunteering habit honed during her years with Target stores as a manager in the human resources department. Target's good neighbor policy allowed her to be involved in her communities in a big way, doing everything from planting flowers at schools to helping Habitat for Humanity build houses.
"It was an awesome part of my job," she says.
But if her workplace volunteerism helped prepare her for her contributions today in St. Raphael parish, it was her professional experience with a solid work ethic that prepared her to handle the myriad activities in which she finds herself involved. She reflects on a question about her work background and what she does now.
It is the melding, she says, of the business ethic and the Christian ethic, admitting that she hadn't really thought of it that way before. "I am using the blessing that God has given me."
As a self-described Type A personality, Maggie Moren is given to spotting a task that needs to be done and just doing it – whether it's planning and organizing CCW events or cleaning up and washing dishes afterward – or preparing the altar for Mass as the head sacristan.
It is the sacristan duty, though, that holds special appeal.
"I love being a sacristan," she says, "You're preparing for the Lord and you don't want to make any mistakes."
Then she relates how unsure she was when Monsignor Cavalry approached her about taking over the duties. It was one Sunday after Mass. She had remained in the pew praying. She felt a tap on her shoulder. It was Monsignor.
What did I do? she thought, wondering if, perhaps, there was a problem.
"He said that he would like me to be a sacristan. You can't argue with Monsignor when he has his mind made up." She wasn't at all sure she would know what to do or do it well. Nevertheless, guided by the Holy Spirit, she took up the challenge.
"It was another 'take your breath away' moment."
Her formative years in post-World War II Kansas City, MO, first at Christ the King Elementary School and later at Bishop Hogan High School undoubtedly shaped her strong faith. Schooled by nuns from the order Sisters of Charity, BVM, Maggie became devoted to Jesus Christ in elementary school and rarely wavered, though her energetic personality might have given the nuns some pause.
"I was a little brat," she says, but adds that in those days of strict discipline you didn't misbehave because the stern nuns in their traditional black and white habits didn't put up with it. One time in college, though, she skipped biology class and stayed home. A nun called home to report the absence to her mother, who didn't happen to be home at the time. Maggie answered. Oops!
Her return to school the next day was full of mea culpas.
One time the strong-willed Irish lass decided to stop going to Mass. That lasted for about three months, she says, then the pull of the Lord was too great and she returned to regular Mass. As a girl, she went with friends to other churches sometimes but never considered going to another denomination.
"We have the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. Why would I want to go anywhere else?"
Not only does she revel in her faith, but she wants to share it with others. When she was on the RCIA team, the joy bubbled over.
"The treasures that the Church has – you want to share with others and you want them to love the Lord, and you hope you are helping them to do that."
Still, there are perils for the devoted parishioner doing God's will every day. It is possible, Maggie says, to become so busy that it cuts into your prayer time.
"You can be in the hands of Jesus but you have to talk to Him every day and be with Him every day."
It's why she attends daily Mass: "I need all the help I can get."
The work of Maggie Moren
The Saint Jude Medal was established in 1999 by our Bishop Lynch to recognize the contributions of laity throughout our diocese. The individuals (who are recommended by their Pastor) have given "exemplary service and shown extraordinary dedication to their parish".
Congratulations to CCW member Maggie Moren, who will be awarded the 2010 St Jude Medal for St. Raphael Parish on the Feast of Christ the King, Nov. 21. Maggie has served St. Raphael since 1995.
Maggie's working background is in Human Resources both at John Knox in Missouri, and Target in both Missouri and Florida (She helped open 10 stores in Florida.) She also worked for four years as a parish administrator at St. Patrick Church in Tampa when her husband was transferred to this area.
Maggie began working almost full time as a volunteer at St. Raphael after she retired in 2000, later volunteering to help at Catholic Charities and Pregnancy Plus Medical. She and her husband Rod have four grown children and three grandchildren.
At St. Raphael, Maggie worked many years as an RCIA team member. Maggie now serves as head sacristan and is on the liturgy committee.
She has been a CCW member since 2002, and has held several offices in the group. Maggie has cooked, shopped, set up, organized and cleaned up for numerous CCW events. Maggie has been a part of St Raphael Bible studies.
Maggie is also an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, altar server and reader at weekday and weekend Masses. Maggie is part of the Adoration ministry, Communion to the homebound, and the Rosary ministry. Maggie has taken Holy Communion to those at Shore Acres Nursing home and helped with the monthly Mass there for many years.
She has been the Respect Life co‐chair, believing firmly in the dignity of life from the womb to the tomb. She has organized the Baby Bottle fundraiser at St Raphael and at other parishes and helped organize baby showers for Pregnancy Plus Medical and Mary's Outreach.
Maggie was a major organizer of our Parish/Diocesan 40 Days for Life Program, connecting with other Catholic Parishes and Protestant Churches.
In addition, Maggie volunteered at Catholic Charities after Hurricane Katrina helping those who came to the St. Pete area as refugees. Maggie was so effective that she was hired as a temporary staff member for the relocation project.
Maggie has been on the board of Pregnancy Plus Medical for the last three years. She is now able pursue one of her dreams by returning to her love of art. Maggie uses oils and pastels. Some of her beautiful works have been donated to the charities she supports.
We are honored to have Maggie recognized for her faith-filled love and service to St Raphael and the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Past St Jude's Medal Recipients include Bernadine Quartetti (09), Don and Ruth Mattick (08), Vivian Frank (07), Lu Perrin (06), Ofelia Hoeppner (05), Terry Hamm (04), Bernadette Bailey (03), Celeste Brown (02), Truus Stuimer (01), Ginny Hansen (00), Jeanette Bolich (99).
St. Jude the Apostle Medal
Established in 1999 by Most Reverend Robert N. Lynch, Fourth Bishop of St. Petersburg, the St. Jude the Apostle Medal is awarded to a lay member of a parish for distinguished and outstanding service.
Cast on the medal are the Diocesan Coat of Arms (first image) and the image of St. Jude the Apostle, Patron of this Diocese (second image).
During evening prayer, on the Feast of Christ the King Sunday, November 21, at 3 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, Bishop Lynch will recognize 102 recipients from 78 Parishes and Missions and one Diocesan recipient.
Through their generosity and loyal service to their parish and communities, these lay men and women have contributed greatly to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• The work of Maggie Moren
• Maggie Moren receives medal (slide show)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
The Solemnity of Christ the King
At that time, Mussolini was the dictator in Italy and respect for Christ was diminishing, a problem that remains with us today. For many, personal wants and needs take precedence over God. Christ's authority is rejected in favor of individualism.
Pope Benedict XVI has said that Christ's kingship is based on loving and serving others, not on "human power." He noted in 2006 that "the cross is the 'throne' from which He demonstrated the sublime regality of God-love."
"After all the enemies – and in the last instance, death – have been defeated," the Pope said, Christ's kingdom will be fully realized on earth. Until then, Christians should "freely accept the truth of God's love," he said.
The Virgin Mary's humble and unconditional acceptance of God's will in her life was the reason that "God exalted her over all other creatures, and Christ crowned her Queen of heaven and earth," Benedict said.
The logic of Christ is not based on "criteria of efficiency and of human power," he said, but on love and service to others.
The Solemnity of Christ the King is celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year. It is followed by the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the new liturgical year. A solemnity is a principal holy day.
• Parishioner Julie Musselman offers a personal perspective in A Catholic Home Journal
The Gospel this Sunday
The Solemnity of Christ the King
Luke 23:35-43
The rulers sneered at Jesus and said,
"He saved others, let him save himself
if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God."
Even the soldiers jeered at him.
As they approached to offer him wine they called out,
"If you are King of the Jews, save yourself."
Above him there was an inscription that read,
"This is the King of the Jews."
Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying,
"Are you not the Christ?
Save yourself and us."
The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply,
"Have you no fear of God,
for you are subject to the same condemnation?
And indeed, we have been condemned justly,
for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes,
but this man has done nothing criminal."
Then he said,
"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
He replied to him,
"Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise."
• Read the first and second readings and the Responsorial Psalm
– United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Diocese features St. Raphael ministry
St. Raphael's Nursing Home Visitation Ministry is highlighted on the Diocese of St. Petersburg's Web site under a Ministries of Mercy banner.
Parishioner Louise Barrett, who coordinates the ministry, is quoted as saying, "We visit the residents to bring the Lord to them and because some have no family and our visit may be the only one they receive." She mentions that she and eight other parishioners visit the nursing home each week. She has been visiting for 11 years.
The article describes in detail the activities of the ministry during a recent visit to the Shore Acres Nursing Home. Linda Champion and Joan Priest also are mentioned in the article. Linda is quoted as saying she was scared at first but now can't give up the ministry.
Several other ministries at various parishes in the diocese are featured as well, including St. Joseph, St. Gabriel, Prince of Peace, Lorenzo Terrace II, All Saints and St. Jerome.
Bishop Lynch started the Ministries of Mercy initiative in 2006 to support and foster parish ministries that serve the poor, suffering and marginalized.
If you're interested in the nursing home ministry: Call Louise Barrett at (727) 821-2561 or send her an e-mail at AMBLAB.@aol.com
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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Friday, November 12, 2010
Catholic convert to speak in January
Dr. Hahn is a popular speaker who has given more than 800 talks across the country and overseas. He appears regularly on EWTN. He is the author of many books on theological subjects, including Rome Sweet Home, which chronicles the process of conversion of him and his wife, Kimberly.
Hahn boasted as a young minister of having converted some Catholics to what he called a purer Christianity. However, he and his wife began to have doubts when they became convinced that contraception was against God's law.
The more he studied the differences between Catholicism and Protestant denominations, the more he became convinced that Catholicism was the true church. Hahn credits the Catholic organization Opus Dei with influencing his conversion.
The Spend a Day with Dr. Scott Hahn runs 10 a.m to 3 p.m. January 29 at Light of Christ Catholic Church in Clearwater. An optional Mass begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by registration and refreshments. Tickets are $20 each and include a box lunch.
You may register in advance at www.locchurch.org or at the Light of Christ rectory. Call (727) 386-9248 for more information.
Dr. Hahn's topics for the day will be The Lamb's Supper, Letter & Spirit and Why Scripture Matters.
Dr. Hahn is one of the featured speakers for Lighthouse Catholic Media. His books and CDs are available in the narthex at church.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Gospel this Sunday
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Luke 21:5-19
While some people were speaking about
how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings,
Jesus said, "All that you see here--
the days will come when there will not be left
a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down."
Then they asked him,
"Teacher, when will this happen?
And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?"
He answered,
"See that you not be deceived,
for many will come in my name, saying,
'I am he,' and 'The time has come.'
Do not follow them!
When you hear of wars and insurrections,
do not be terrified; for such things must happen first,
but it will not immediately be the end."
Then he said to them,
"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues
from place to place;
and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.
"Before all this happens, however,
they will seize and persecute you,
they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons,
and they will have you led before kings and governors
because of my name.
It will lead to your giving testimony.
Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand,
for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking
that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.
You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends,
and they will put some of you to death.
You will be hated by all because of my name,
but not a hair on your head will be destroyed.
By your perseverance you will secure your lives."
• Read the first and second readings and the Responsorial Psalm
– United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
St. Raphael Memorial Crucifixes now available
Parishioner Don Mattick saw an opportunity. Don't discard those pews, he said. He had plans for them. He saw possibilities for that fine old walnut wood.
Don and parishioner Tony d'Abramo have created beautiful handmade memorial crucifixes from the old wood. The second batch of them is now being prepared and is available at the parish gift shop.
Each piece is hand sanded and individually custom fitted. The handcrafted items are not varnished or stained. The natural wood is hand rubbed with linseed oil to bring out the grain and natural color. Each cross is branded with the initials of the church burned into the wood at the base.
There are three sizes, 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch, and metal and resin corpora from which to choose. They can be made to hang on a wall or be freestanding with a small block pedestal. Prices range from $20 to $32.
Although the material has been cut and prepared the crucifixes have not all been constructed yet. They will be completed when orders are placed for them.
Don (far left) and Tony started working together a couple of years ago after Tony retired. Their first project was to build choir robe cabinets in the hallway between Meeting Room A and the church. Since then they've tackled other projects around the parish. Over time, Don has been instrumental in acquiring woodworking equipment he and Tony now use. Not long ago Don bought nearly a whole workshop of equipment from the Missionaries of Africa retirement home on Seventh Avenue near the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle.
In addition to the crucifixes, there are several small tables in the church constructed from wood of the old pews.
Crucifixes are not only for sale at the gift shop but some have been created for a special purpose. Ten crucifixes are hung throughout the parish campus, including the priests' rooms, the sacristan and altar servers rooms, and meeting rooms A and B.
This is actually the third batch of handmade crucifixes for St. Raphael. The first was created from scrap wood from building the beams in the new church in late 2005. There were 59 crucifixes in that edition. Then, in 2007, there were 98 in the first batch using wood from the old pews. This third edition will include 44 crucifixes.
Not all the pews will be used for the crucifix project. Some were sold to parishioners and others who wanted a unique furniture piece for their home. There are pews still available. Longer ones are $300. Shorter ones are $200.
Don and Tony extend an invitation to anyone who wants to help with the various parish building projects. Recently the two have been putting windows into doors in the church office to make it easy to see if the priests have visitors without disturbing them.
Don suggests that young parishioners who have a desire to do woodworking but don't have the experience and skills needed would be particularly welcome. He's happy to pass on his knowledge. Don recalls being taught woodworking by a master carpenter so showed him how to do a task then made him do it.
"I'd love to pass some of that on," Don says.
Photos by Jane Winstead
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The return of Matthew Kelly – on CD
Kelly (left), the Australian-born motivational speaker who wrote Rediscovering Catholicism, visited our parish in January as part of a three-day mission in the Tampa Bay area.
Kelly challenges Catholics to wake up the sleeping giant that is the Catholic Church. He urges us to become a billboard for the faith by becoming "the best version of ourselves."
It is similar to the message he brings to secular audiences in his role as corporate motivational speaker tending to such clients as Chick-fil-A, FedEx, McDonalds, 3M, and Pepsi.
But Kelly was raised Catholic, and it is to those roots he returns when he embarks on missions like the one that brought him to St. Raphael. Recordings of Kelly's Catholic missions are distributed by Lighthouse Catholic Media. This new CD can be ordered here. The parish gets a donation back on any CD club subscriptions.
Parishioner Julie Musselman has made Lighthouse CDs and books available in the narthex at the church. Stop by the Lighthouse display for CDs and books from other dynamic Catholic speakers.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Remembering our loved ones
Photo: Julie's husband Bob prepared a "big breakfast" for the family reminiscent of breakfasts Bob's dad used to prepare.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Father Barron on new Clint Eastwood movie
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A fitting place for St. Joseph
Parishioner Greg Creamer has completed the altar for the statue of St. Joseph now installed on the south side of the church near the tabernacle.
The statue of St. Joseph and the baby Jesus now stands atop a three-foot mound of lava rock, cedar stone, river rock and slate in a fittingly masculine setting.
The two-day project began with a trip to the stone yard Friday afternoon to select materials. Greg knew what to look for because he would be matching the look of the altar for the statue of the Blessed Mother on the opposite side of the church.
Though he was using the same materials, Greg selected larger pieces to achieve the masculine look he wanted. It took two trips to the stone yard to get what he needed. He used about 1,200 pounds of material for the project.
A plywood base supports the whole structure and the statue is bolted to the stand. It's a creative process to place the rocks just right to achieve the desired look but for Greg, who owns Artistic Flowers and supplies arrangements for the St. Raphael altar, that is a welcome challenge.
Each stone, with its unique shape and character, adds to the overall effect. Greg placed stones and removed them with an eye for the details and an understanding of what each piece added to the composition. He assembled the project in about two hours Saturday afternoon.
Greg built the altar for the Blessed Mother five years ago at the request of Monsignor Caverly. When Father Tim and Deacon Jim asked him to create an altar for St. Joseph using similar materials he was happy to oblige.
"It's a blessing to be able to do this project for our parish," he said. "Many people work many hours to make our church what it is and I am glad to do whatever I can to help."
The shrine was made possible by the St. Raphael chapter of the Council of Catholic Women through a $3,000 bequest from CCW member Lily Manfredo Riconda. St. Joseph has special meaning for Lily, whose late husband, Leo Joseph Riconda, was born on March 19, the feast of St. Joseph.
• Click on photo of St. Joseph above to enlarge | Photos by Jane Winstead
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
A Catholic Home Journal: All Souls Day
Monday, November 1, 2010
In anticipation of All Saints Day
• Parishioner Julie Musselman wrote about the Thursday Mass on her blog A Catholic Home Journal. Also, hear recordings of the Litany of the Saints.
• Read about the meaning of All Saints Day
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2016: The Year the News BrokePushON | December 23rd 2016
Writing a diary of 2016's social media highlights seemed like a good idea in the post-Christmas fog that descended about a year ago. We'd cover the viral events that would be 2016's versions of #thedress and the Ice Bucket Challenge and maybe look for deeper understandings from them (but probably just the first bit).
Jump to the content: January to June ♦ July to December
Obviously the mere idea of documenting a whole year in social media is a futile exercise – everyone has their own disciplined SM experience that reflects the circles they move in and the interests they partake in, and without downloading the master socialmedia2016.zip file and uploading its contents to the blog, it's always going to be full of holes. It will probably also be terribly parochial, focusing on British or Western issues, and in 2016 it was not the done thing to comment on subjects you had no expertise in.
Going into this year, we knew there would be an election in the US, and it seemed highly likely that there would be a referendum for the UK to leave the EU. Leave would lose and if Trump did decide to stand, he wouldn't make it past the primaries. But both stories would, as ever, provide good opportunities for humourists and viral-seekers to have a laugh at the usual suspects before the sword fell on their defeated necks. Oh, how we laughed at the Brexit flotilla and gasped at Trump's outbursts.
The year will also be remembered as one in which we lost some of our most beloved entertainers. We'd only just got used to the idea of a world without Lemmy when news broke of Bowie. But he was to prove the first of many, particularly for Brits, as TV, movie and music stars succumbed one by one to what started looking like a curse.
Remember the Olympics? Come on, that was great for Team GB and all its supporters. And Euro 2016? Who will forget Wales's well deserved run and England's comforting maintenance of its post-1966 form? We still have the capacity to be uplifted.
As 2017 waits in the wings, there's an undeniable sense of change in the air. News and truth themselves are under threat. Social media and the internet have given the public the platforms to spout lies, but with enough credibility signallers (follower numbers, reputable sharers, inbound linkers), lies and propaganda can look, to the untrained eye, like truth and reason.
Conspiracy nuts have always existed, but have been kept under a tarpaulin because reputable sources – the quality press, academia, scientific bodies – have been able to use their official standings and platforms to counter their nonsense. And these were the bodies that good governments looked to when forming policy. Now the ropes have been shredded and the membrane between conspiracy and history, opinion and fact, is flapping in the storm. How this pans out is anyone's guess.
There's a joke that goes around social media along the lines of "if you're at a pub quiz and the quizmaster says 'What year …' you can just write down '2016' without hearing the rest of the question." It certainly feels like a watershed year from within, but whether people who lived through 1914 or 1939 would agree that it's momentous is open to question. Things look like going one of two ways: either truth, expertise and reason return to their rightful places after the vent-blowing of 2016; or the power of numbers from fired-up activists across the world can make the most unreasonable propositions seem true. And that's quite a terrifying place to be.
PushON's Review of 2016: January to June ♦ July to December


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I went to see a Toxie (Toxic Darkmatter) live music show tonight and was pleasantly surprised, actually that]s too mild of a statement for what I found when I landed in this new multi-sim area by Kim (kimberlywells). I was told some of the sim is under construction but I couldn't tell from all the highly detailed places I saw. The sim opened last week and apparently I hit their 2nd live music event when Toxie was singing. I enjoyed the music while camming and then Lee and Lori Winegarden showed me a few "other" places on the sim that can't be seen from ground level camming. Just WOW! Seriously this is a sim to be seem and enjoyed. They explored some of the animations built into the landscape that were also very realistic and fun. So what can I say beyond it's a must see sim? Well, there are numerous venues, built obviously in a Japanese style. I checked the sim info. which reads: "A place of peace, contentment and love. A recreation of the edo period of Japan. All are welcome, Kimonos are desired but not required. No nudity except in the onsen (public baths). No sexual conduct of any sort. Violators will be sent home. Now having DJs and Live Music on the sim. IM me for info.
(Calendar ID: firstname.lastname@example.com)"
This build is amazing.. kudos to Kim! There are waterways, waterfalls, beautiful boats and beautiful nature areas, numerous buildings and music venues, fishing, a few rentals, hang out areas, pose spots with unique looks to them, a gorgeous church/religious area, underwater places to be discovered as well as magical places in the sky. This is a multi-visit explore and a place friends will want to come back to again and again for the sim and for the music events. I actually didnt even have time to make it around to see everything as it's so highly detailed and surprisingly easy to move around in for such an amazing place. I will have to go back again to see it all, and I also look forward to seeing the areas Kim is still working on.
Kim also writes in the welcome note, in part:
"Welcome to the Taka no Sakura Estate, a group of 4 sims at the moment. A group built upon the ideas of the Japanese edo period using some of the structures of Ryu 竜 (ryusho Ort). A person now retired but well known his attention to detail, order, symmetry and peace of the edo period. This project has become somewhat like Disneyland to me in that it will never be completely finished. At any rate, this estate is now open to the public. it is my fondest hope that you come in peace and harmony of spirit and that you enjoy this sim as much as I do. Peaceful comments to the owner of the sims are always welcome. It was built as mainly a park sim and a gift to the well meaning people of Second Life. Public event plans are most welcome........Personal Note
This Estate was re-built entirely by me and with the advise of friends. However, it was originally conceived of by Mika chan 美香ちゃん (Sakiko Shilling) and 油原佐用利 (Sayouri Yuhara). I remain committed to keeping their vision open and alive while mixed with my own. A real East meets West sort of thing; I hope that you enjoy it as much as I enjoy building it (my 1st sim).
-- Kim the Dragon (KimberlyWells Resident) August 2nd, 2016"


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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Bloomsday 2011
Speaking of those short stories, yesterday I read George Saunders' "Home." It is in the New Yorker's summer fiction issue. I saw Saunders read once, and I thought I would like his work. I bought a copy of his CivilWarLand in Bad Decline. If I remember correctly, they were okay stories, but I felt like either they or I was missing something. I felt the same way about "Home." Today, I read another Murakami story (I've read several of his this summer) from The Elephant Vanishes, and I found it funny and thought provoking, but I'm still not sure that I'm seeing the greatness that his fans proclaim. I definitely think I would like to read one of his novels some time soon.
I know it's early but it's time for bed now. I have to teach a blogging workshop tomorrow morning. Later.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Biking and Books
I just returned from my second bike ride of the week. I'm not doing a very good job of biking more than driving, but I'm glad that I didn't give in to my laziness this morning. I rode farther than I did on Monday, but I still didn't make it to the library. Road construction caused me to rethink that destination.
Honestly, it wasn't just road construction. Most of my time on the bike, so far, I feel old and awkward and even more self-conscious than normal. I'm really worried about embarrassing myself by looking like I don't know how to ride a bike, and I'm not young enough or old enough for that to be cute. I can't imagine learning to ride a bike for the first time as an adult. Luckily, children don't worry as much about embarrassing themselves with a fall. They might be afraid they'll hurt themselves, but they know those kinds of hurts heal. They can't wait for the training wheels to come off and mommy or daddy to step away and let them be free.
There are moments, though, when I've felt good riding the bike. There really is something freeing in it, something like flying would feel, I think, something like driving very fast does feel. I have a friend who likes to jump out of planes, maybe the feeling of freedom is the draw for him. I thought I might segue to books from this feeling of freedom, but now, I see how cheesy that would have been. I'll just start a new paragraph and a new subject instead.
I started my third Summer of Short Stories (or #shortstorydaily as I'm calling it on Twitter). I've read two stories from Haruki Murakami's The Elephant Vanishes and one from A.S. Byatt's Little Black Book of Stories. So far, my favorite is Murakami's "The Second Bakery Attack." It's about a newlywed couple who wake up starving one night and have nothing at home to eat. While they are drinking beer to try to quash their hunger, the husband tells the wife about the time he and a college chum held up a bakery for bread (the eating kind not the spending kind). They got bread but not in the way they had planned. The wife decides that the botched hold up has cursed her husband and caused their extreme hunger pangs. The only way to break the curse is to attack a second bakery. The story is quite funny with some truly unexpected details.
In addition to the short stories, I'm reading A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan, my book club's current selection. I've never read any of her writing before, but I know she is much loved by literary critics, and I can see why. I'm responsible for this selection, and I'm so happy to be enjoying it. My last selection, Sag Harbor by Colson Whithead, fell flat. Most liked moments in the book but thought the book didn't hold together as a novel very well. I think Sunday's discussion of A Visit from the Goon Squad will be much different, if more than one or two of us has read the book, which seems to be a problem lately. I actually think that her novel is very similar to Sag Harbor in structure, but I'm finding hers more successful in creating a whole. I have more to say on this, but I'm going to save it for book club discussion and a later blog post.
Now, I need to do some housekeeping. Later!
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Poetry Writing Workshop Blues
As part of a writing exercise, we had to brainstorm some first lines of poems, and then we had to share the most interesting one and tell why we selected that one to share. Once we had our say, others could say where they would go with that first line, and then we had to give the first line to one of the others to write the poem. I was first to give, but I ended up getting the last person's poem, and not for lack of trying either. So here's the first line of my poem:
- You with the teeth that balloon like porcelain scrotums--this poetry is not for you
I should probably get to work on one of those poems now, but first, I need to do some work-ish type things. Later.
Monday, June 06, 2011
Summer Vacation Plans: Reading & Not Reading
I have lots of other ideas for filling all my free time too. Maybe too many plans. I've been feeling very stressed lately. The end of the school year can do that to me. But I don't want my summer vacation to stress me out, so I'm not making many promises. I'm definitely taking a poetry writing workshop this summer through Inprint. I've taken several of Inprint's workshops, including a short story writing workshop last summer. I was hoping that short story would be offered again, but poetry and memoir were my choices. I chose poetry. I've done them both before and enjoyed the poetry writing more than memoir.
It won't surprise anyone who knows me to know that I have reading ideas/plans for the summer. I want to read the following:
- Ulysses by James Joyce - I like to read a big book in the summer, and I recently decided Ulysses would be it. I probably won't start it for a week or so, but I will get to it this summer.
- A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan - This is our current book club selection, my choice, and I have less than a week to read it. I read the first chapter right after we picked it in May, but I let Valerie have it first because I was reading a young adult book that I wanted to finish first. We usually can get one copy from a library, so we don't have to buy two copies, but this book is popular right now. We couldn't find it at Half Priced Books, and our library holds never came in. Our second copy should be delivered tomorrow. I'll put other books aside so I can read it by Sunday.
- Summer of Short Stories 3 - For the third summer in a row, I plan to read one short story each day. I think I need a better name for this personal reading challenge; I've decided to call it Short Story Daily. I try to blog about them but don't always get around to it, but I'm pretty good about tweeting about the stories as I finish them. I'm going to start today with a Murakami story from The Elephant Vanishes, which was loaned to me by my new-ish friend Eddy. I've never read any Murakami but feel like I should. Hopefully, these stories are a good place to start.
- I need to finish the previous book club selection Fortune Cookie Chronicles & Drood, which I've been reading non-stop for the last week. It's a big book, 700+ pages, but a fast read.
- I want to read some young adult books this summer too. I usually bring a bunch home and only read one or two. We'll see how it goes.
In addition to reading, I do have some other ideas for filling my summer vacation hours. I want to catalog all our books into librarything. We have lots of books! I also want to make Valerie a Christmas stocking like my grandmother used to make. I'll use mine as a pattern/model. I think this was on my last summer project list, but I was lazy and didn't do it. I hope to not be as lazy this summer.
Well, I guess I better decide where I'm riding my bike to this morning if I'm going to go for a bike ride. I have a book on hold at the neighborhood branch of the public library. Maybe I'll go get it. Later!


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The best of Rotterdam
These are the absolute 'must see' things in Rotterdam
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Many visitors to the Netherlands head straight to Amsterdam, which was left largely intact after the war, and fail to ever visit the phoenix from the flames just a short train ride away. Along with its cultural attractions, Rotterdam has plenty of impressive architecture, including the 800m-long Erasmus Bridge. The Euromast tower is the highest one in the Netherlands, and De Rotterdam is a 'vertical city' of three linked towers of flats, offices, and more.
Getting around Rotterdam
Cycling is as popular here as in Amsterdam - locals love to travel on two wheels. As a visitor you can rent a bicycle and join them in the bike lane! If that sounds too stressful, metro trains leave every four minutes during the day, and every 15-30 minutes at night. Getting around by tram is also quick and easy and can take you places the Metro doesn't go. Being a harbour city, Rotterdam's water taxi service can often be the quickest way to reach the attractions and sights.
Rotterdam's been a center of house and trance music since the 80's, so this is the easiest place in the Netherlands to find a place to dance the night away. People come from all over the world for its world-class club scene. Many of the big clubs are within walking distance of each other around the Stadhuisplein. If that's not your style, there are plenty of bars and restaurants to fill your nights with fun stuff. For a more laid back vibe, try the pubs on Witte de Withstraat.
The majestic Markthal was opened in 2014 by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, which is almost as impressive as the building itself (don't forget to look up at all those apartment windows). Foodies will find themselves in heaven at this market in central Rotterdam. You'll find everything from exotic tropical fruits and vegetables, to sandwiches, candies, nuts, spices, sausages, salads, seafood, meats and sweets. Hit up the free samples and you may find yourself getting full without even spending a cent.
Miniworld Rotterdam
It's like the real thing, only much smaller. Miniworld Rotterdam is a family-friendly trip back in time, to the way things were before the war. Looking down at intricate models of the city will really put things into perspective (and make you feel like a giant). You'll see real miniatures of Rotterdam's attractions, like the Erasmus bridge, the train station and Europe's largest miniature docks. A day here lasts 24 minutes, and then the sun goes down on the 27,000 tiny people going about their tiny business.
Rotterdam Harbor Tour
Taking to the water is a good way to see the best of what Rotterdam has to offer. On a boat you can get a real feel for the seafaring traffic that makes this one of the busiest (and biggest) harbors in the world. Rotterdam's impressive skyline makes for some excellent photo opportunities as you glide past modern buildings and architectural triumphs - including the gleaming Erasmus Bridge. You'll also see the steamship 'Rotterdam', the former cruise flagship of shipping company Holland America Line.
Rotterdam Zoo
If all the concrete starts to make you feel claustrophobic, take a 20-minute walk from the city center to Rotterdam Zoo. Also known as Dierenpark Blijdorp, this is an urban oasis where you can be surrounded by nature. Lots of animals call this place home, and it's so big that it rarely feels crowded. Kids will love seeing elephants, gorillas, polar bears and more. The animals are divided by the continents they come from. Don't miss the butterfly garden or the aquarium, or the birds of prey demonstrations.


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Become the ultimate graphical artist in this new photography app Fotor Photo Editor ,which is available free on Android and iOS Appstore.The good news is that now it is available for PC with the help of third party emulator like bluestacks.All you need to enjoy Fotor Photo Editor for PC is to download bluestacks and follow instructions we are providing you with.Go through Some of the exciting features if you haven't yet played the game on any other format along with the procedures how to install Fotor Photo Editor on your windows PC or Mac.
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Download B612 for PC
Here you are with the latest on your photography skills more polished using the very handy app B612 ,which is available free on Android and iOS playstores.The good news is that now it is available for PC with the help of third party emulator like bluestacks.All you need to use B612 for PC is to download bluestacks and follow instructions we are providing you with.Go through Some of the exciting features if you haven't yet played the game on any other format along with the procedures how to install B612 on your windows PC or Mac.
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Here we bring you one of the best photography application used by millions till now, Snapseed developed by Google itself, available free on Android and iOS playstores.The good news is that now it is available for PC with the help of third party emulator like bluestacks.All you need to use Snapseed for PC is to download bluestacks and follow instructions we are providing you with.Go through Some of the exciting features if you haven't yet played the game on any other format along with the procedures how to install Snapseed on your windows PC or Mac.
Download Prisma for PC
Want some really cool pictures out of your ordinary smartphone? camera Prisma Labs, inc. has made it easy for this time ever since the launch of this great photo editing app Prisma that is going places all across the globe. You can easily make a simple selfie into an abstract or a real piece of art and share it with the world at the very instance.Prisma has become one of the most viral app these days and being used in millions all over the world.The result it produces are simply stunning you can resist to have you picture revamped through this app.
Download Photo Editor Pro app for PC
The most popular apps from Zenertain is called Photo Editor Pro and was last updated on November 24, 2014. This application is in the photography category of them Android Market can be found on the Google play store at play.google.com/store/apps.
This Photo Editor Pro app is one most popular photography apps currently on the market with over 10 million installs, and over 500,000 five-star ratings, with a combined ratings of over 800,000 people from all around the world.
This Photo Editor Pro app has lots of great features such as one click Auto enhance, lots of photo filters and many beautiful photo effects and frames, exciting stickers that you can use, as well as many other mode such as color balance and being able to adjust the brightness and contrast your photos along with the color temperature in saturation.
Download Magisto Video Editor & Maker Free on Windows PC
Magisto Video Editor & Maker is a free photography app that you can download to your Windows XP, 7, 8 and Mac computer.
This is really an amazing and unique app that was developed by Magisto, a top developer on the android market. Since its release, it's gotten almost 500,000 ratings and has been given a editors' choice nomination.
With Magisto, users are given the ability to quickly edit your pictures and even videos into a really cool edited movie. To this movie you can add awesome effects like additional graphics and even music to make it a complete design.
The app works by making a full analysis of your video and pictures and then combining them to make an awesome looking movie that you can share with friends and family without needing to download expensive professional programs.
EyeEm: Camera Photo Filter Free Download on PC
EyeEm: Camera Photo Filter is exactly what it sounds like, it's a unique photography filter app for your pictures.
This awesome app is original because it allows you to get access to various albums of photos and effects for any style you can think of.
The app was released by EyeEm Mobile, a top developer on the android market and has been chosen as an editors choice app, meaning that Google staff found great value in this app.
The reviews were also pretty great, because users around the world found it useful and easy to use as well. Those who didn't like it very much were only upset over lacking features that most other photo filter apps also don't have.
Photo Grid Collage Maker Free Download on PC (Windows 7, 8, XP)
Photo Grid-Collage Maker is a free mobile app that you can download for computer.
It was released by RoidApp and quickly became a hit with over 100 million installs from the Google play store.
You can download Photo Grid for your computer by using BlueStacks, a free mobile app player that allows you to use all of your favorite Android games and apps on your PC. Just follow these simple and fast steps and you'll be using this Collage Maker in no time!
- Install the BlueStacks free mobile app player.
- Launch BlueStacks from your desktop and run a search for Photo Grid-Collage Maker.
- Open the correct app and click the green Install button.
- When the install is complete, click Open to begin using it.
Some of the awesome features of Photo Grid Collage Maker is that it has a easy-to-learn interface and the grids that you can apply to your photos and videos are extremely good looking.
Download Retrica Free on PC (Filters and Effects)
Retrica is free mobile app from Venticake developers. It's in the photography section of the Google Play Store and is ranking as one of the best apps in its category!
If you want to download and use Retrica on your Windows PC, you will need to follow these few steps to begin using the BlueStacks free mobile app player.
- Go to BlueStacks.com and download the free mobile app player from the homepage. We have a guide if you need help, just check the right side of this page.
- Open BlueStacks and run a search for Retrica.
- Choose the correct app and open the page.
- Click the Install button to begin downloading Retrica to your computer.
- After the progress is complete, just click Open to begin using Retrica!
What is Retrica?
Retrica is a photography app that allows users to easily add filters to their photos in high resolution.
There are many different filters that give you different styles for your pictures.
Download Flipagram App for Free on Windows XP, 7, 8, Mac
Flipagram is a mobile app developed by Flipagram, inc. and categorized under the photography category on the Android market. Another awesome photo app available for free download is PicsArt Photo Studio.
If you're ready to start using the Flipagram app on your computer, you will need to download an Android Emulator that gives you access to the marketplace. Dont' worry though, it's both free and easy to use.
- Go to www.bluestacks.com and download their free mobile app player. If you have any trouble or need some help doing this, just check out our article about using BlueStacks for PC.
- Now that you have BlueStacks open and running, find the search button and type in Flipagram, then hit enter on your keyboard to run the search.
- Choose the correct app page and open it, then find the Install button to begin installing the app to your computer.
- After the download is complete, just click Open to launch the photography app on your desktop.
Although the mobile application market has now been flooded with more and more apps which serve the purpose of capturing those precious moments of our lives. Flipagram manages to stand out in this overcrowded marketplace with its easy to understand user interface.
PicsArt Photo Studio Free Download on PC
PicsArt Photo Studio is a photography app developed by PicsArt. It's received over 2.5 million ratings since its release with almost 2 million five-star ratings.
Inside of the PicsArt Photo Studio you are given the ability to become an artist in the form that you get an extensive photo editing app in a small, free bundle.
What makes PicsArt Photo Studio so unique? The photo editing app is backed by developers who care about the users feedback. There are frequent updates that take into account what the user wants to see and be able to do.


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Nosukii's Cosplay Progress Post #1!
February 1, 2009 at 9:37 pm Leave a comment
Hello hello! 😀 I thought maybe I should do one of these every now and then to show some cosplay progress! I went shopping with my cosplay group this past Saturday and I picked up all of the fabric I needed…Minus the fabric for my Akyu skirt. :< I couldn't find the perfect color for it.
But anyways! Here's what I started on…
Kanoko from Pop'n Music 15!
So far I've got the sleeves and the basic yukata part. Nothing's actually sewn on yet because I'm paranoid. The only thing that's actually sewn is the back where the green meets the yellow and the tops of the sleeves to hold them together. I would work on it next weekend but I won't be home. ;(
It's okay! Because AX is still 6 months away. LOL
++ Yeah yeah. THERE'S A MILLION WRINKLES. It's not sitting flat so yeah. That and it's only pinned on. Lol. I was working on the skull/cross-bones but I made about 5 "cross-bones" and I hated them all so I stopped. 😦 I can't make them properly~ What's wrong with meeee~!
++ ….WHY ARE HER SLEEVES SO HUGE. Lol It makes it hard to maneuver my arms when I'm trying it on. I still need to shorten them a bit because they're a bit too long for my liking. They drag on the floor when I have my arms down. I don't want them to get dirty.
++ Arghh The camera washed out the colors! The green is like the green in the heart sleeve picture. And the yellow is just like the yellow in the official art. I managed to find the perfect yellow and green! ❤
And that's it!
Bye bye!
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