1. Don’t Let Physical Impairments Define You. (Quincy has asthma, is totally blind in his right eye and has 30% vision in his left. He's already lost one of his nine lives.)

2. Do Something Weird or Ridiculous When the Spirit Moves You: It Will Disarm Those Who Mean You Harm.

3. Love Your Brother as You Love Yourself.

Samson and Quincy
4. Let It All Hang Out. Everyone needs a good airing sometimes.

5. Fight for What You Believe In. (In response to Zuma's open call for Trayvon Martin)

Me and and Angry Quincy in Shared Hoodie
6. Nap to Recharge the Batteries.

7. Be Open to Friends of Other Species.

8. Get Plenty of Fresh Air. It’s good for the temperament.

9. Share Your Food, Toys and Whatever Else You Have.
10. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. Life is too short.

Text as spoken by Quincy. All photos by Erica K except for hoodie photo which was taken by Erica K's husband.


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Comments
Quincy is precious
HUGGGGGGG
Rated
MH, thank you
Linda, I'm legally blind in a car without my glasses or contacts, sorry you're allergic; I have more than one friend who can't have cats because of allergies. Hugs.
Maureen, aren't they wonderful creatures?
jmac, he's the bomb.
Jali, yes, he's the best.
Lea, :)
Please give a big hug to Erica!
Erica and Quincy, xxo O (Big hug!)
And I definitely wouldn't want to cross him when he's in your hoodie! :-)
Thank you for this super-cute - and very true post.
Joanne, I hug Momma all the time. -Quincy
L'Heure, I am a devout Buddhist. -Quincy
Cc, yes, I do too. He's teaching me yoga.
Thoth, I'm sorry this was hard for you. Is everything okay?
D of S, our cat Karl is a fraidy cat too. They all have distinct personalities.
cc, me too!
Alysa, he is wise and fierce and incredibly affectionate.
Fernsy, so many more ridiculous poses, but I can't get them all on camera--he's too quick.
From one cat woman
To another
From one cat woman
To another
Mission, he is my precious boy. He sits behind me on the sofa when we watch TV and rests his paws on my shoulder.
I DUES! I DEWS!!! RATD!!!!
Oh yeah, we'd get along just fine!! :D
Rated!
Tink, he's taught me the finer things in life.
VA, now that's funny! It took me years to figure out what Elton John was saying in Yellowbrook Road.
OSman and me~
R♥
escrito, yes, he is.