Frijoles and Friends started as a backyard project to entertain and encourage young children during the days of complete lock-down early in the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. Based in New York, the first epicenter of the pandemic in the United States, Frijoles, an orange cat, and his best friend Roberto (in tasteful purple) navigate the new world of isolation and uncertainty brought by the pandemic.
As the project has evolved, it is gradually taking on a broader perspective as the two friends adapt and adjust.

The videos are all available on Youtube, links are provided here.

Frijoles is excited to finally get a tour of Jan's studio, but it raises more questions than answers...

Frijoles finally gets to go out, but it's just a trip to the grocery store. While he's there he thinks he sees Roberto and Dave...

Roberto amazes Dave with a magic cloak ordered from the back of a comic book - and has a snack while he's at it.

Roberto's unease is quieted by a dream.

Frijoles and Roberto share lunch - via a phone call.

Sometimes you just need a nap.

Inspired by the kaleidoscope, Frijoles researches how to draw a kaleidoscope design and shares his efforts with Roberto.

Dave engages Roberto with a new hobby to snap him out of his doldrums.

Frijoles cheers Jan up, and discovers a remarkable device: the kaleidoscope

Frijoles and Jan thank their Go Fund Me supporters and talk about acting and a civil society.

Frijoles and Roberto connect via Zoom and discover some shared musical talent.

Roberto demonstrates what he has learned about drawing.

Frijoles is lonesome as a result of having to stay at home, and calls his best friend Roberto, which makes him feel better.