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