Author Archives: TanGental

About TanGental

My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline. I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy. I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere. These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.

A Bit Of  Now

Posted on Apr 1, 2026 by TanGental

We are still exiled, not that i mind this country life for now but things are moving on… The hoarding has gone and the scaffolding will soon. The kitchen is in though its been wrapped to protect it so I’ve … Continue reading →

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Triggering moments

Posted on Mar 15, 2026 by TanGental

One of the bloggers I follow, Derrick Knight lives  on the edge of the New Forest about a mile from where I grew up. In a recent post he referenced pannaging which you may not have heard about. This is … Continue reading →

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Having been a bit under the weather…

Posted on Mar 13, 2026 by TanGental

… I decided to ignore all splutters and coughs and enjoy the sun and a walk around the Southwold marshes and the banks of the river Blyth. Having written the above it strikes me the expression ‘under the weather’ is … Continue reading →

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A bit of the garden

Posted on Mar 11, 2026 by TanGental

Lots of springy stuff

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A little stroll

Posted on Mar 11, 2026 by TanGental

Oh yes, a bit of a stroll and a bit of spring Around our nearest town Halesworth. All very jolly

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There’s Bad News And There’s Worse News  

Posted on Mar 3, 2026 by TanGental

‘Mr Carpenter?’   There were some voices, mused Jon Carpenter, that one never mistook. This voice, with its mild  Scottish inflection that reminded Jon of a camp solicitor from Dundee who had handled his father’s estate and who was the embodiment … Continue reading →

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At Bloody Last

Posted on Feb 27, 2026 by TanGental

The darned weather has been so foul I’ve had little opportunity to get out and about around our Suffolk base. But today, glory be and all that the sun put in a full appearance. Not one of its pathetic cameos … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, suffolk, walking | 19 Comments

House And Garden, An Update

Posted on Feb 4, 2026 by TanGental

We move on. Rooms are plastered, some paint is up. Floors are going in. Outside the pergola has experienced a before and after. A new brick pillared structure will replace it to support several solar panels. And a new small … Continue reading →

Posted in Building works, gardening, home, miscellany | 13 Comments

Even In The Wet

Posted on Feb 2, 2026 by TanGental

I don’t know about you but it’s been pretty bloody grim weather wise. I don’t usually reach for Scottish vernacular but dreich sums it up nicely. What to do? Reorganise my sock drawer?  Sharpen my extensive collection of HB pencils? … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, suffolk, walking | 27 Comments

Framlingham, An Ed And A Castle

Posted on Jan 31, 2026 by TanGental

Another day, another delightful Suffolk town. It has one of those celebrity claims as the home town of Ed Sheeran one of whose sings references the Norman castle. Apparently. Go have a look, or listen, if you’re interested. Me, I … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, suffolk, walking | 22 Comments