The Ranch-(Rancho Santa Ynez)
Tom Simmons Tom Simmons

The Ranch-(Rancho Santa Ynez)

Outside my sleeping quarters at Rancho Santa Ynez is a magnificent old cactus, upon which hangs two skulls. One is a cow’s head, complete with hair and teeth, but minus one eye. The remaining one fast becoming desiccated.

The other skull very old….

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Flash story - Simon’s Pact.
Tom Simmons Tom Simmons

Flash story - Simon’s Pact.

"What shall I write today"? Thought Simon.

The Sun shone into his room, importing a particular optimism to his somewhat befuddled brain. "I'll have to start on my novel – as soon as I've had breakfast"

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The somewhere else box.
Tom Simmons Tom Simmons

The somewhere else box.

The somewhere else box.

Is an imaginary box where you put people, until you want to think about them again. Portmerion inspirational visit.

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