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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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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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Making use of AI in 2025 – The year in Review
I’ve tried to keep up with what AI makes possible. Here’s a rundown of the projects I used AI for during 2025.
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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.
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Monument Valley October 2025
I used to think that the buttes that dominated the background for all of John Ford’s movies were all over the west. Well, no. Ford shot a many, maybe most, of his movies in Monument Valley. For example, one of my favorites, the Searchers, which is about Texas cattlemen, features Monument Valley as a background.…
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