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Tara Mansfield

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Reader, amateur gardener, very proud parent of a grown up, caretaker of many pets, rider of a bike that goes nowhere, and occasionally a bike that goes on adventures. Happily partnered.

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Small cottontail rabbit on a porch after a snowstorm.

Small cottontail rabbit on a porch after a snowstorm.

A little visitor after the snowstorm.
#rabbit #bunny

24.02.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So glad you're here! Thank you for fighting for us!

21.02.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of "Leonard and Hungry Paul" book featuring a large fish and Scrabble tiles spelling out the words Hungry Paul.

Cover of "Leonard and Hungry Paul" book featuring a large fish and Scrabble tiles spelling out the words Hungry Paul.

E-book first page, Chapter 1: Leonard

E-book first page, Chapter 1: Leonard

What a delightful read!

πŸ“š πŸ’™
#Leonard #HungryPaul

19.02.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Snow covered path surrounded by trees with small red squirrel on a log.

Snow covered path surrounded by trees with small red squirrel on a log.

Quiet winter walk with sightings of squirrels along the way.
#winter #walk #squirrels

04.01.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Cover of book Vagabond by Tim Curry.

Cover of book Vagabond by Tim Curry.

Thoroughly enjoying this plucky bio!
πŸ“š πŸ’™
#vagabond #timcurry

26.12.2025 20:47 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cinnamon covered dough pieces with white frosting glaze toppled over on a square dish.

Cinnamon covered dough pieces with white frosting glaze toppled over on a square dish.

Here's hoping it tastes better than it looks! Homemade monkey bread for my son.
#holiday #baking

24.12.2025 18:48 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun day at the train show!

#modeltrains

06.12.2025 21:09 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Raised boardwalk surrounded by tall reeds under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Raised boardwalk surrounded by tall reeds under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

Peaceful afternoon stroll.

26.11.2025 22:14 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Beach during late afternoon with blue sky and yellow horizon.

Beach during late afternoon with blue sky and yellow horizon.

Beach at late afternoon with blue sky and orange pink horizon.

Beach at late afternoon with blue sky and orange pink horizon.

Afternoon to evening transition.
#beach #sunet

08.11.2025 23:11 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of sheep herded close together in an open field with rolled hay bails and trees in the distance.

A group of sheep herded close together in an open field with rolled hay bails and trees in the distance.

Sheep herding demonstration today.

#TrailsandSails #EssexCounty

14.09.2025 19:41 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Four kites flying on a sunny day with blue skies.

Four kites flying on a sunny day with blue skies.

Perfect day to fly a kite!
#TrailsandSails

13.09.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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SATURDAY! Children's Lit Fest with @samara-cole-doyon.bsky.social & and Kalee Gwarjanski & @painternik.bsky.social & crafts & snacks! Sept. 6 10-noon (+sensory-friendly storytime at 9) Community Life Center 401 Bridge St. Sept. 4-7, stop by the Ropes Mansion Garden for a Story Walk! salemlitfest.org

01.09.2025 19:30 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Book cover of "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel depicting a spiraled orange peel.

Book cover of "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel depicting a spiraled orange peel.

What an incredible book!
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

πŸ“š πŸ’™

#books #families #love #acceptance

01.09.2025 00:25 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Cover of the book "The Maid's Secret" by Nita Prose.

Cover of the book "The Maid's Secret" by Nita Prose.

Thoroughly enjoying this gentle mystery series!
πŸ“š πŸ’™

26.08.2025 23:43 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow petaled flower with orange center.

Yellow petaled flower with orange center.

Late summer bloom.
🌱 🌼

24.08.2025 22:54 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Small yellow flowers from bolted red lettuce.

Small yellow flowers from bolted red lettuce.

A small bunch of yellow flowers from bolted bok choy plant.

A small bunch of yellow flowers from bolted bok choy plant.

The unexpected beauty of bolted plants.
🌱

09.08.2025 14:41 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune bookcover.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune bookcover.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

08.08.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Adult pink bicycle with basket leaning against a fence covered in vines.

Adult pink bicycle with basket leaning against a fence covered in vines.

Good morning!
🚲
#bicycle #Saturday #adventure

02.08.2025 15:13 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A rainbow in front of a large cloud, framed by two trees and telephone pole lines.

A rainbow in front of a large cloud, framed by two trees and telephone pole lines.

It's lovely to find a rainbow.
#rainbows

26.07.2025 00:45 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Meadow with a tree on beautiful sunny day.

Meadow with a tree on beautiful sunny day.

Meadow with purple wildflowers and trees in the distance on a sunny day.

Meadow with purple wildflowers and trees in the distance on a sunny day.

A lovely day for a wander!

19.07.2025 21:36 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pale yellow cactus dalia in bloom.

Pale yellow cactus dalia in bloom.

Our very first dalia!
🌱 🌼

12.07.2025 17:05 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Baby rabbit and adult rabbit eating grass.

Baby rabbit and adult rabbit eating grass.

No Mow May was for the pollinators, but No Mow June is for the bunnies.
#bunny #backyard #meadow

04.06.2025 00:27 πŸ‘ 58 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Tuxedo cat sleeping comfortably

Tuxedo cat sleeping comfortably

The art of self care.
#cats #tuxedo #caturday

24.05.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Text of section 70302

Text of section 70302

US folks, it's time to call your senators. The removal of the final check and balance against abuse of executive power is hidden deep in the budget.
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
#actnow #democracy

23.05.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Wisdom found along the
way.

17.05.2025 16:05 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Another new visitor! Agway's bird seed mix has been a game changer.
#birds πŸͺΆ

09.05.2025 21:59 πŸ‘ 84 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Well, hello there!

04.05.2025 17:31 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Discovered some feathered friends at the fish pond today. πŸͺΆ
#mallards #ducks

22.04.2025 17:36 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
BOOK DRIVE FOR INCARCERATED YOUTH
No Borders is partnering with a local librarian to bring requested books to youths ages 12-18 who are incarcerated at Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn. To help, you can:
β€’ Buy books from our Bookshop.org registry
β€’ Donate funds to The Rolling Library
β€’ Donate gently used paperback young adult novels, manga, and comics

wishlist: tinyurl.com/2025bookdrive
donate funds: tinyurl.com/tridonate
contact: nobordersbooks@proton.me

BOOK DRIVE FOR INCARCERATED YOUTH No Borders is partnering with a local librarian to bring requested books to youths ages 12-18 who are incarcerated at Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn. To help, you can: β€’ Buy books from our Bookshop.org registry β€’ Donate funds to The Rolling Library β€’ Donate gently used paperback young adult novels, manga, and comics wishlist: tinyurl.com/2025bookdrive donate funds: tinyurl.com/tridonate contact: nobordersbooks@proton.me

last year @nobordersbooks.bsky.social sent 600+ books to Rikers; this year our book drive is for teens who are incarcerated in Brooklyn. please purchase a book if you canβ€”most of these are requested titles, and a $7 Goosebumps book would mean A LOT to a kid in detention bookshop.org/wishlists/70...

17.04.2025 14:30 πŸ‘ 668 πŸ” 476 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 34
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So very excited to see this little visitor on the birdfeeder cam today! πŸͺΆ
#birds #usbirds #spring #addBirder

08.04.2025 01:58 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0