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Hooray for RAID 6
I used to have a lot of work files. These were mostly sample databases that I had constructed to use in testing various SQL Server storage management techniques on the home server that I used to have in the basement. The files weren’t really important, but I wanted to back them up and I was
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Why I bought SpaceX
[TL;DR] I watched rocket launches as a kid and wanted to be an astronaut. SPCX is expensive but still might go up. Buying was an emotional decision: YOLO! On May 5, 1961 when Alan Shepard took his 15 minute ride into space, starting at 9:34 AM, I was four and at home with Mom and
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Halibut Point State Park
A quick visit on a cool Saturday afternoon made for a pleasant walk. Even better was the lobster roll at the Lobster Pot, just outside the park in Rockport.
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2025 Elkhorn Slough Photos
Elkhorn Slough (sloo) is a tidal wetland and estuary on Monterey Bay, California, near Moss Landing. It is a wildlife area known for sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, salt marshes, and hundreds of bird species.
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Backyard Oddities
Our backyard in Sudbury, Massachusetts brings a variety of quirky images. Its a delight to live with so much nature.
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Turning 70 and Starting Something New
I turn 70 this July. I’ve wound down the consulting work that kept me busy for years. My wife, Ulli, and I have a stable home, family, and retirement plan giving me the opportunity to explore new ideas. In recent years I’ve paid attention to my health and developed an exercise program. Golf and photography…
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What I’m Learning About AI-Assisted Coding
I’ve written software since 1971. Since the mid-1980’s I’ve heard that a new computer program is going to write the code from now on instead of programmers. That’s left me with skepticism about what AI might do. After spending time with them, here are a few early impressions.
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Welcome to AndyNovick.com
Hello, and welcome. I’m Andy Novick, and this is my new corner of the web. It’s going to be a place to write about whatever I’m curious about, share links to my other projects, and keep a record of what I’m learning along the way.
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2026 Florida
Another March trip to Sarasota was very relaxing. I captured several large birds. The new aquarium was a highlight of the trip.
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2025 Northern California
A fall trip along the Northern California coast starting from the Big Sur, the Bixby Bridge and the lone cypress at Pebble Beach. Then up to the Mill Valley and Muir Woods.
AI discoveries & other curiosities