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