Marry only for love.
Sing in a choir.
Compliment even small improvements.
Say "please" a lot.
Plant flowers every spring.
Return all things you borrow.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Use the good silver.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Look people in the eye.
Learn three clean jokes.
Sing in the shower.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Compliment three people everyday.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Rekindle old friendships.
Be the first to say hello.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Keep secrets.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Call your mother.
Avoid negative people.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Count your blessings.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Floss your teeth.
Have a dog.
Keep it simple.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Wear polished shoes.
Have a firm handshake.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Stop blaming others.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
be there when people need you.
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, 57 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!
