I was saddened to learn that Rick Wolf, the part-time school psychologist at HSRA Minnesota, passed away this week. Rick was a great guy to work with and was a tremendous asset to the students of HSRA.
Rick and I had talked about doing a web project together for the past few months using a product he developed on his own called the Team Empowerment Assessment. He had created a printed version of the assessment several years ago and had boxes of them left in his garage (I could totally relate to that feeling with my own golf CD project from 1999). He wanted to create a web version of the assessment and attempt to salvage some of his previous investment in the project.
Here is the obituary from the Star Tribune:
Wolf, Rick Age 64 of Eden Prairie. School Psychologist and past member of the Eden Prairie School Board. Preceded in death by his father, Fred Wolf. Survived by his loving wife, Kate; children, Jeff (Trish), Erick (Page) Wolf, Heather (Kevin) Cook, and Abbey Wolf; grandchildren, Alexis, Amber, Jeremy, Jordan, Macy, Freddy, Tori, and Lindsay; mother, Lorana Wolf; brothers, Randy (Prudy) and Roger (Gail) Wolf; nephews, Tad and Brad Wolf; niece, Becky Nuell. Memorial service Thursday, April 10 at 7 PM with visitation beginning 5 PM at the Washburn- McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel, 7625 Mitchell Road (1 blk N of Hwy 5), Eden Prairie. Memorials preferred to the Intermountain Children’s Home, Helena, Montana, www.intermountain.org Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400
My thoughts go out to his family in their time of loss.
The best hire I ever made, web developer Jake Schutz, is moving on to greener pastures next week. He’s headed for the division of Garmin that used to be Paul Douglas’ weather firm, Digital Cyclone. I think he’s leaving because I was working him to death (see above).
Jake is an extremely talented programmer and systems administrator that I would have loved to retain, but we just couldn’t afford to pay him what he’s worth right now. I’m very happy for him, though, and would love to have an opportunity to hire him back again sometime down the road.
Jake and I had the opportunity to travel around the country, both on business and for fun. Business trips included server setups in Seattle, WWDC in San Francisco and the new school in Los Angeles. Free tickets and my Mini Cooper took us east to New York to watch the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
We’ve become good friends over the years and I look forward to continued nerd chats, ping pong, hockey games and golf outings for many years to come.
Good luck, Jake!
Got two of my favorites from my wife for Valentine’s Day 2008: Daim candy from Sweden (via IKEA) and a gift certificate for a round of golf at Willingers in Northfield.
Awesome–can’t wait for the snow to melt. Sixty days?
Yesterday was my 39th birthday and I’m feelin’ fine. I really appreciate all the well wishes, cards and gifts from near and far. My family got me a signed, limited-edition Michael Birawer print of the 2007 Minnesota State Fair (see above) and I also received several new Wii games, DVDs and golf balls.
The day was laid back–it started by taking my oldest to an inventors fair at the local high school. We had lunch at a newer place in Mendota called Lucky’s 13 Pub, which had great atmosphere, but not so great food. After a long nap on the couch, we met my sister and parents for dinner at Tavern on Grand.
Only 364 more days to plan for the “big one” next year…
Yesterday we took in our La-Z-Boy recliner to a charity in Bloomington called Bridging Inc. They give furniture and other household items to people who are going through transitions in their lives.
There is still a day and a half to make a donation to your favorite charity and get a tax break for 2007. Here are some other non-profits and charities I recommend:
Help make a difference!
Halloween 2007 pictures available in the private section of the photo gallery.
Have a safe one ghosts and goblins!
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been three weeks since I’ve written a post here. Time for a quick check-in, then I’ll write more later this week…
It’s been a beautiful fall in Minnesota. Awesome colors, warm temps and a few unexpected rounds of golf before the snow arrives.
Speaking of golf, the Golfing in Minnesota website that I publish now has Google Ads (I make money each time an ad is clicked) and Amazon links (I make a commission on each purchase made when someone clicks a book and buys it).
Neither of those things will solve my money goals, but it’s a start. I’m anxious to develop other advertising ideas for these sites and get the next wave of Minnesota lifestyle sites launched in the next month or two (hockey, running, skiing and food).
Work has been getting a little better (hope on the horizon) and I will be heading back out to LA soon.
Coming soon: Halloween 2007, Hanz Erik Update, Leopard Impressions and Mini Brake Repair.
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