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