Hell Week

A couple days ago, I showed some daytime pictures of the chaos behind my house (scroll down a bit). It’s saturday night. Here’s what it looks like just a few minutes ago. It’s a little blurry because the camera was on automatic settings and it knew that it’s dark outside… Continue reading

Getting out

Here’s a short video I shot driving out of the neighborhood early this afternoon. It’s still tuesday so the traffic is not bad yet, and the waiting is minimal. I’ll try to do the same thing later in the week when it’s really bad. www.ricknovy.com

Living Near a Major Sporting Event

I live in the middle of the traffic mess for the FBR Open (aka the Phoenix Open). Half a million people over the course of a week. Following this link will take you to a parking map. I live in the white area where it says “PASSES 3-7.” Here are… Continue reading

Being a Parent

Back in September, author John Scalzi posted a wonderful essay on being poor. For better or for worse, thoughts on being a parent started appear in my head today in the same format. So, since I know he is also a parent, I dedicate this blog entry to John Scalzi…. Continue reading

Managing the Undiscovered Career

The company who recently released me from service was kind enough to hire a career transition company called DBM. It is the first time I have ever tried using that kind of company. Sure, I’ve used headhunters before, and may again. This is different. They are a resource to teach… Continue reading

Star Wars Retold by Someone Who Hasnt’t Seen it.

Funny clip of Star Wars retold by someone who has not seen the movies. Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn’t seen it) from Joe Nicolosi on Vimeo. www.ricknovy.com

Day 2

My first full day of free-agency in 14 years started with the same alarm clock time and the same morning routine. Gotta get the wife out the door to work and the kids out the door in time for the school bus. At the same time, it felt like I… Continue reading

The Economy Hits Home

The fear and dreaded anticipation are over. The axe fell today and I was among those released into free-agency. I was shocked to hear some of the names that came before me, and I suppose I would be shocked to hear the names of those that came after. Good people… Continue reading