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