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DAY 1
MEOW THE 4TH (BE WITH FRODY)
((AND CATS EVERYWHERE))
MEOW THE 4TH
DAY 1
WATCH STAR WARS - MAY 4TH 2023
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".
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! For Frody 5, we showed an episode of the 80's cartoon Thunder Cats, just to give you further ideas of what is possible ;)
Year 6 we showed a few episodes of the new Star Wars series, "Andor".
Prior to the Star Wars showing, an altar-building, breath and meditation practice will be offered.
The mini-workshop is offered to help all of us prepare for our spiritual journey;
recognize, honor, and interact with our inner-life force.
This day also goes out to Frody's human grandfather, John Johnson, who was an avid lifelong cat-lover and might be currently enjoying time with Frody.
Another special shoutout goes to super-cat lover and Frody's aunt, Christine.
May the Force on the 4th be with Frody, all cats and their lovers everywhere -
throughout all time and in every dimension!
Attire: Star Wars and cat theme completely encouraged.
DAY 2
CINCO DE GATO
CINCO DE GATO
DAY 2
CREATE A GATHERING TO CELEBRATE LIFE - MAY 5TH 2023
Cinco de Gato is celebrated with "Scratcharitas" traditionally with Tequila or non-alcoholic (try kombucha or kefir as a mocktail substitute). Scratcharitas are named after Frody's ragdoll-breed brother, Scratch Jordan.
For Cinco de Gato, think Day of the Dead (cat-style) meets Cinco de Mayo.
In recent years we have introduced LIVE Zoom calls to share Scratcharita (margarita) recipes and talk about how to prepare for our journey beyond. Yes! It a death-planning workshop! Discussion revolves around both spiritual and material preparation.
For Frody 5, we had celebrated the first couple of hours at Wonderland restaurant and then hosted the showing of Electric Cat Nip at The Green Wave House.
Last year we watched Josie and the Pussycats followed by Puss N Boots "The Last Wish".
Attire: Don't forget to wear something colorful or a fun hat!
DAY 3
"I LOVE " DAY
(FRODY OR ALL BELOVED ANYTHING ((PREFERRABLY CATS)) EVERYWHERE)
I LOVE ( FRODY/Fill in the blank/ DAY )
DAY 3
GIVE YOURSELF THE OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR THE DEPARTED AND TALK ABOUT THAT MOMENT AND IT'S PROCESS - MAY 6TH, 2023
This is I Love (then fill in the blank)" Day. This was the day of Frody's actual passing. When his eyes became bulbs for his inner-light, they gave testament to the power within us all
which allows us to take that mysterious leap into another realm.
So what can you do on this day?
If joining in virtually, we encourage you to create some sort of alter or cat-inspired ceremony.
We recommend eco-friendly, non-blood sacrificial gifts (flowers vs. mice) to be offered in honor of the land you reside on, Frody, cats everywhere, or any pet or loved one you wish to remember and send love to.
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 his crossover moment and holding space
for all the emotions still felt for all of those we can no longer pet or hug.
In 2020, we featured the first FRODY FEST "catwalk", which was quickly adopted as an integral aspect of Frody Fest. In 2022, we watched part 1 of the documentary, Cat Empire.
In 2023 we intend on serving "FRO-tea" at "Posy Hibiscus Death Cafe", a late-afternoon tea-time picnic where we address the beautiful cycle of Life and Death in the Eternal Time
through planning our will and death arrangements :)
Last year we watched the Sandman episode "Dream of a 1000 Cats", followed by the movie "Cats".
Attire: Cats and Hearts
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