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