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Tammy's Cantina What's Cook'n At The Cantina? What's Growing in the Gardens at our Certified Wildlife Habitat?

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03/06/2026

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I'm the first butterfly of spring. Not the Monarch. Everyone waits for Monarchs. The Monarchs are still in Mexico.

I've been here since February.

I'm a Mourning Cloak. Deep maroon wings with a ragged cream border and a row of iridescent blue spots along the edge. I'm the largest butterfly you'll see this month and the one you're most likely to walk past because you're looking for something orange.

I don't migrate. I overwinter as an adult โ€” tucked under loose bark, inside a wood pile, behind your shed's siding. I produce my own antifreeze. Glycerol in my blood keeps my cells from crystallizing when temperatures drop below freezing. I've been frozen and thawed dozens of times this winter. On any March day above fifty degrees, I fly.

You'll see me in forest edges, sunny trails, your driveway on a warm afternoon. I land on tree trunks and sun myself with wings spread flat against the bark. I don't visit flowers. I drink tree sap from woodpecker holes. I eat rotting fruit. I sip moisture from mud.

I'm not beautiful the way you expect butterflies to be beautiful. I'm built for survival, not for greeting cards. Most butterflies live two weeks. I'll live eleven months.

I was here before you noticed. I'll still be here when the Monarchs finally arrive in June ๐Ÿฆ‹

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02/25/2026

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I have always known that I am not like the neat, polished flowers you see in a well-kept garden. Instead, I am a wildflower, thriving in the open spaces of nature.
You can find me dancing in the gentle breeze of a sunny meadow, my colours bright against the green grass. I embrace the changing weather, from warm sunlight to refreshing rain, growing wherever I please. My journey begins with seeds carried by the wind, floating freely until they settle in the tranquil embrace of the countryside. There, I blossom with a wild beauty, adding charm to the green hedgerows along country lanes.
I can live my life untamed and unrestricted, attracting bees and butterflies that appreciate my natural vibe.
In this free-spirited existence, I find joy, painting the landscape with my vibrant hues and reminding the world that beauty can flourish without boundaries ..

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธC.E. Coombes
๐ŸŽจCathy Lewis

Serendipity Corner ๐ŸŒธ

02/22/2026

Today is National Wildlife Day โ€” February 22 โ€” and it's also Steve Irwin's birthday! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฆ˜

Steve dedicated his life to showing us that wildlife isn't just found in far-off places; it exists right in our backyards. Under your porch, in your hedges, beneath leaf piles, and at your feeders.

This National Wildlife Day, let's honor that spirit not with a donation or a T-shirt, but by making a simple choice: leave one messy corner of your garden, let a patch of clover bloom, and hold off on cutting dead flower stalks until April.

Remember, your garden is already a wildlife reserve; the question is whether youโ€™ll let it stay one. ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฟ

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02/22/2026

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Today is National Wildlife Day โ€” February 22 โ€” and it's also Steve Irwin's birthday! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฆ˜

Steve dedicated his life to showing us that wildlife isn't just found in far-off places; it exists right in our backyards. Under your porch, in your hedges, beneath leaf piles, and at your feeders.

This National Wildlife Day, let's honor that spirit not with a donation or a T-shirt, but by making a simple choice: leave one messy corner of your garden, let a patch of clover bloom, and hold off on cutting dead flower stalks until April.

Remember, your garden is already a wildlife reserve; the question is whether youโ€™ll let it stay one. ๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒฟ

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02/22/2026

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Here is a breakdown of what makes the 2/22 portal significant and how to work with its energy.

๐Ÿ/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐€๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ
โญ๏ธAlignment:
You are exactly where you need to be. Trust the timing.
โญ๏ธPartnership:
Harmony between your inner self and the outer world.
โญ๏ธAction:
Taking your spiritual ideas and turning them into physical reality (the Master Builder energy).

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ
The number 2 is the core frequency of this portal. In numerology, it represents balance, duality, harmony, and partnerships.

๐Ÿฉท Harmony:
Itโ€™s about finding the middle ground between your inner world (emotions/intuition) and your outer world (career/physical health).

โญ๏ธ The Master Builder:
In 2026, the date 2/22/2026 adds a layer of depth. The number 22 is known as a "Master Number" or the "Master Builder." This energy is practicalโ€”itโ€™s not just about dreaming; itโ€™s about having the discipline to build those dreams into reality.

๐Ÿฉท Trust:
Seeing 222 is often interpreted as a "nudge" from the universe that you are on the right path, even if you canโ€™t see the finish line yet.

๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐Ÿ/๐Ÿ๐Ÿ/๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ข๐ฌ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ž
Every year the portal opens, but the energy shifts based on the calendar year.

๐ŸŒŸ The Power of Stability:
When you add the digits of 2/22/2026 (2+2+2+2+0+2+6 = 16 \rightarrow 1+6 = 7), the day vibrates with the frequency of the number 7.

๐ŸŒŸ Spiritual Wisdom:
While "2" energy is about balance, "7" energy is about deep spiritual seeking and introspection. This makes the 2026 portal less about getting stuff and more about aligning your life with your soulโ€™s true purpose.

๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ƒ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ
Since the 2/22 portal is centered on balance and partnerships, your rituals should reflect that yin and yang type energy.

The 2x22 Technique
This is a popular scripting method specifically for this day:

๐Ÿฉท Choose ONE clear intention (example: I am attracting a supportive, loving partnership now.)

๐Ÿฉท Write it down 22 times for two consecutive days, on day one- place it under your pillow on night 1. Feel the emotion: As you write, don't just think about the wordsโ€”feel the relief or joy as if the goal is already achieved.
(start this on 2/21 and and end on 2/22) Go outside and burn that intention, Sending it out into the universe.

๐‘๐ž๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ
Because "2" governs connections, use this day to:

๐Ÿฉท Have an honest, heart-centered conversation with a partner or friend.

๐ŸฉทPractice self-partnership by taking yourself on a date or journaling about how you can better support yourself. Make the day soecial for you or another on 2/22
๐ŸฉทGrounding Your Practice
Itโ€™s easy to get lost in the high vibes of a portal day / night, and forget to utilize the energy, ๏ฟผbut the Master Builder energy of 22 demands action.

๐ŸฉทThe "One Step" Rule
For every manifestation you set during the portal, identify one physical action you can take to build it. If you want a new job, the portal provides the energy, but you still have to send the resume. You canโ€™t just manifest and not put any work towards what you are wanting.

๐–๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ๐ž ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐š ๐ญ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ. ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ž.








Hereโ€™s a hug for the new year.Not the loud kind.Not the rushed kind.Just a quiet, gentle hug for everything you carried ...
12/31/2025

Hereโ€™s a hug for the new year.
Not the loud kind.
Not the rushed kind.
Just a quiet, gentle hug for everything you carried through this year.
For the days you were tired but kept going.
For the nights you held on longer than you thought you could.
For the moments you survived in silence.
As 2025 fades and 2026 begins, may you move forward softly.
May life meet you with kindness.
May your heart feel a little lighter than before.
You donโ€™t need big resolutions.
Just peace.
Just warmth.
Just the reminder that you made it.
May the new year be gentle and kind to you. ๐Ÿค

Here's to the bridge-builders, the hand-holders, the light-bringers, those extraordinary souls wrapped in ordinary lives...
10/09/2025

Here's to the bridge-builders, the hand-holders, the light-bringers, those extraordinary souls wrapped in ordinary lives who quietly weave threads of humanity into an inhumane world. They are the unsung heroes in a world at war with itself. They are the whisperers of hope that peace is possible. Look for them in this present darkness. Light your candle with their flame. And then go. Build bridges. Hold hands. Bring light to a dark and desperate world. Be the hero you are looking for. Peace is possible. It begins with us.

๐Ÿ“ L.R. Knost

๐ŸŽจ Olga Kruglova

08/31/2025

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