Frody 5

Frody Fest 2022

WATCH STAR WARS - MAY 4TH 2022

Frody passed from this dimension and into another realm on May 6th, but his transit began earlier. We honor the beginning of his liminal journey by starting his celebration on "Meow the 4th" to wish blessings upon Frody (and cats everywhere) with "The Force". This day also goes out to Frody's human grandfather, John S. Johnson, who was an avid life-long cat-lover, and might be currently enjoying time with Frody.

To celebrate this day, we watch any Star Wars movie or Star Wars affiliated films. We announce the film choice days in advance of the festival. If you are joining in virtually, either choose the same film or another. We show cat slideshows before the film and encourage cosplay! This year, for Frody 5, we will be showing an episode of the 80's cartoon Thunder Cats!

May the Force on the 4th be with Frody, all cats and their lovers everywhere throughout all time and in every dimension.

CREATE A GATHERING TO CELEBRATE LIFE - MAY 5TH 2022

Cinco de Gato is celebrated with "Scratcharitas" traditionally with Tequila or non-alcoholic (try kombucha or kefir as a mocktail substitute). Think Day of the Dead (cat-style) meets Cinco de Mayo.

If you are joining in virtually, let's share recipes (we will update this site with ours, stay tuned!) Scratcharitas are named after Frody's ragdoll-breed brother, Scratch Jordan.

This year, for Frody 5, we will celebrate the first couple of hours at Wonderland restaurant and then host the showing of Electric Cat Nip at The Green Wave House.

Don't forget to wear something colorful or a fun hat!

GIVE YOURSELF THE OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR THE DEPARTED AND TALK ABOUT THAT MOMENT AND IT'S PROCESS - MAY 6TH, 2022

This is the International Day of "I Love (then fill in the blank)". This was the day of Frody's actual passing. When his eyes became bulbs for his inner-light, they gave testament to the power allowing him to take that mysterious leap into another realm.

We recommend eco-friendly, non-blood sacrificial offerings to be offered to the land, Frody, cats everywhere, or really any pet or loved one.

At the physical event, we will be bringing flowers and smoked fish to the future Goddess temple site of which Frody is the guardian of the East. Day 3 is a day of honoring this crossover moment, holding space for all emotion still felt for those we can no longer pet or hug. If joining in virtually we encourage you to create some sort of alter or cat-inspired ceremony.

In 2020, we featured the first FRODY FEST "catwalk". In 2022 we intend on serving "FRO-tea" at "Frody Hibiscus Death Cafe", a late-afternoon tea-time picnic where we address the beautiful cycle of Life and Death in the Eternal Time. This will be followed by a showing of the new documentary, Cat Empire.

Future blog posts will be created in advance of Frody Fest for ideas. Stay tuned!