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