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