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