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