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