Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Rekindle old friendships.
Say "please" a lot.
Sing in the shower.
Use the good silver.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Plant flowers every spring.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Compliment three people everyday.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Be the first to say hello.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Keep secrets.
Return all things you borrow.
Count your blessings.
Marry only for love.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Learn three clean jokes.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Call your mother.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Look people in the eye.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
be there when people need you.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Avoid negative people.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Wear polished shoes.
Have a firm handshake.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Have a dog.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Stop blaming others.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Sing in a choir.
Floss your teeth.
Compliment even small improvements.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Keep it simple.
The Silver Chord Choir is the community seniors’ choir in the City of Port Coquitlam. It was started in 1968 as a fun way for seniors who enjoy singing to get together, make music and above all, have fun doing it. Now, 58 years later, we have almost forty members, most of whom turn out to regular rehearsals and performances. Our members range from 50 to over 90 years old!
