Bob's 10 Rules of Living

I've been in Virginia this week on business, so I apologize for going silent. I've been wanting to share something, so I'll take this opportunity.

We were driving home from the recent Summer Festival of the Arts and decided to make a detour into east Youngstown. We don't know the area well, so we were prepared to get somewhat lost. As we were driving through, my wife said, "This really is like the city Youngstown forgot." Separated geographically somewhat, the area has its own distinctive feel to it--almost rural even.

As we encountered a new street or interesting house, we pondered aloud about its past. As we did, we knew there was one person who, if we could only call him, would have had the answers.

Bob Fitzer knew Youngstown like perhaps no one else. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of its boundaries, buildings and history. We wished he were with us on that drive instead of only in our hearts as we anticipate his public memorial service on July 27. Some of his wisdom remains behind, however, and that's what I want to share.

Bob (aka "Bobby", aka "Bobbo") Fitzer's 10 Rules of Living:
1. Get Involved
2. Be Kind
3. Never Give Up
4. Rejoice in the Success of Others
5. Take Chances
6. Be Humble
7. Embrace Chaos
8. Take Time
9. Trust in Your Intuition
10. Don't Move to the Suburbs