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