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