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