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Oct 21Liked by Tom Fish

*insert photo wearing Fez and wide grin*

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This is brilliant writing as always Tom. But what do you think happened to Paul? Maybe he was hiding under The Sheltering Sky??? 😂 sorry, couldn’t resist. Sounds like a fun trip.

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Thanks so much Julie! Haha I was trying to think of a pun and couldn't - should have consulted you!

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I haven’t thought of Paul Bowles in years and just found out that his ashes are scattered in a cemetery about 2 hours from us, in the Finger Lakes wine area of NY. Since I love wine and visiting cemeteries, this might be an interesting day trip. I’ll let you know if I see Phyllis, Kathy or Wanda there.

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I hear your Substack is discounted today only! LOL LOL

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Haha - get the offer while it's still hot!

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Great post, Tom! Shukran. 😀

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Shukran Holly! :-)

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Paul was there, or his memorabilia was when we went in 2020. A modest collection presented in a kinda ad hoc way. A reno wouldn’t hurt!

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Perhaps that's what was happening!

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...I learned how to say 'thank you' in Mandarin for a random GP I went to see but he did not seem impressed. How disappointing. Perhaps I should visit Tangier.

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Oh how rude of him! They'll appreciate it in Tangier for sure!

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