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

