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.
I can scarce believe what it is like to live, surrounded by such beauty. Seriously, Geoff, you would never have had to worry about a career even if the long arm of the law hadn’t spoken to you so strong. You write you garden and you generously share Dog! All around quite the amazing fellow!
How beautiful! Many of those flowers are blooming in my garden too these days. I just wish there was more sunshine so that the colors come out better. The cool and wet weather of the recent weeks also has the effect that some plants bloom less profusely. But I am glad your garden is exploding again in beauty.
We’re in a hot two weeks after the rain so it should be grand. After that I hope for a week of rain and then lots of sun until the wedding… oh well, we can hope!
Those Love-In-The-Mist flowers are a favourite of mine and very appropriate for an upcoming wedding. Though they might have done their best before the big day? Lovely all the same.
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It’s looking really lovely Geoff. I always love when the roses start to open up and the bearded iris have been stupendous this year!
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They have. And thank you Peter. It’s been grand so far…
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I can scarce believe what it is like to live, surrounded by such beauty. Seriously, Geoff, you would never have had to worry about a career even if the long arm of the law hadn’t spoken to you so strong. You write you garden and you generously share Dog! All around quite the amazing fellow!
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Aw that is so lovely. And you’re pretty special yourself, you flatterer…
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Beautiful 💜
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Lovely pictures
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Thank you
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You’re welcome 😉
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Your garden is wonderful, Geoff.
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Thank you.. we keep working at it
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Beautifully on track
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Fingers toes everything crossed
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How beautiful! Many of those flowers are blooming in my garden too these days. I just wish there was more sunshine so that the colors come out better. The cool and wet weather of the recent weeks also has the effect that some plants bloom less profusely. But I am glad your garden is exploding again in beauty.
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We’re in a hot two weeks after the rain so it should be grand. After that I hope for a week of rain and then lots of sun until the wedding… oh well, we can hope!
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So, that is the perfect pre-condition for a tropical plants’ explosion. So, there is another wedding coming up? Fingers crossed!
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August 27th, the son is getting spliced…
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Looks like it could happen over here now too! The coming days promise some stable summer weather… yay!
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We’re promised thunderstorms tomorrow night…
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Ah, enjoy it! We do have great weather but I love a thunderstorm in between!
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It’s been drenching for two days. Yay!
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Good for nature! It is needed over here, meanwhile!
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This year I think I will try and hog it…
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😊
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Those Love-In-The-Mist flowers are a favourite of mine and very appropriate for an upcoming wedding. Though they might have done their best before the big day? Lovely all the same.
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Yes they will just be seed pods by then but we have other ideas….
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Your garden is a vacation in itself. You should give tours!
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There’s a thought.
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