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