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