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