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