Stuff ain't all it's cracked up to be.
I gave away a lot of stuff this weekend. Good stuff.
I even gave away my 60 inch Sony HDTV.
It went away along with a ton of other stuff in the back of a Uhaul truck, which left my house this morning at 6:30 am.
The stuff in the back though, was nothing, compared to what was in the cab of the truck.
It was hard to watch...... leaving and headed for Seattle.
And now I am the only one left in Wyoming. I am really alone.
Be careful what you wish for. 
And now?
I got more stuff to get rid of.
Stuff that don't matter , not one tiny bit. Not any more. Stuff is only good stuff when someone wants it.
It is feeling kinda strange...yet good somehow, getting rid of my stuff. I worked hard for it while living in that house for the last 15 years or so. It won't be long now, and the stuff will be gone. And all I will have left are my belongings.
Belongings is a funny sort of word, now that I look at it.
Belongings are different than just plain stuff.
A lot of my stuff is pretty cool stuff.... really nice damn good stuff.
But my few belongings are all I am gonna keep around for now.
Until it turns into stuff. Belongings somehow do that ya know.It just turns into stuff. Not all of one's belongings turn into stuff, but some do.
And when mine does, I am going to get rid of it too.
Until I can pack my Belongings in 10 minutes. I am going to be real careful now, about deciding what is stuff....and what is not.
I got a feeling virtually everything has the potential to become stuff. I am going to have to be real careful. I don't want to be fooled again.
Tricky stuff....stuff is.
My older son is driving. And my younger one is with him, navigating, or more than likely, sleeping.
But....Oz, The Great and Powerful is really in charge. He knows it and I know it......
Take care of my boys young men Oz....... 
And I hope you guys enjoy all that stuff.
I did while I had it.
I think..... 
I know one thing...I'd trade all my stuff everything.....just to have .....well....you know.
Turn the page....read the lines
the story will unfold, given time.
Stay Tuned
I Do
Tunes
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sweet5red
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Jul 11 @ 3:35PM
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  i have a lump in my throat..   Now where is she ya need her.. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} sweet N Louisiana
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missliss78
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Jul 11 @ 3:51PM
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Tunes, you are sure as heck doing some awesome writing lately.
You are tearing me to pieces.
I cannot imagine how it must feel to you.
Lots of love, warm hugs & continued best wishes.
My biggest wish...I wish I had the answers to keep your life together as you've come to love it.
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leprichaun_magic
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Jul 11 @ 4:27PM
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..its a new Era in your Life...your sons will get good use ,, from all your "stuff..and Oz will keep them on the straight and narrow"!...keep positive [[hugzs]]
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CrackerJackPat
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Jul 11 @ 4:38PM
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And..... as long as YOU "stay tuned".... you will.
Sometimes life is just plain hard.
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PIXIEFIRE3
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Jul 11 @ 4:38PM
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WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSE'S A NEW ONE OPEN'S. PIXIEFIRE3
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gunn12fan
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Jul 11 @ 4:52PM
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Wow Bud I dunno what to say
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CrackerJackPat
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Jul 11 @ 5:06PM
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And now... I'm wishin' I would have said things differently... but think I'll just agree with Gunn... just don't know what to say.... I know it would be rippin' me apart... and is for you. Damn.
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happygrlok
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Jul 11 @ 6:22PM
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I am so sorry....I know you are hurting and nothing I can say will easy the pain of what you are feeling. When my husband died I lost everything, so I do understand how hard this is for you. I hope writting your blogs and reading the comments from your many friends bring you a little comfort.
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Fender
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Jul 11 @ 6:57PM
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I'm alway's here to lend an ear...
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misschoos
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Jul 11 @ 7:14PM
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I even gave away my 60 inch Sony HDTV.
Oh, so now that was your TV, I thought that was mine. 
Mum sends her best wishes to you too XXX
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1frantastic
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Jul 11 @ 8:01PM
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It's so hard to get rid of "stuff"...I still have stuff on my porch when it was left there as we were abandoned by someone I thought was coming to help me get my stuff in order....and to share a "quality of life"......now to cut it down to "belongings" that I can look at and be proud of...and "own" as mine alone......including feelings which are more "stuff" I will have to abandon someday too....
oh well...life goes on...whether we want it to or not......*mostly*
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ttomtarr
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Jul 11 @ 8:17PM
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I'm sorry to hear of your changes. You took the hit this time, but it is headed toward us all, and each of us shares your loss.
But the "stuff" in your fingers and head is yours to keep. Keep on picking.
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PrettyGreenEyes578
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Jul 11 @ 8:31PM
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But....Oz, The Great and Powerful is really in charge. He knows it and I know it
Perhaps your boys needed Oz and Oz is there to give them direction.
I feel your sadness and your blog brought tears to my eyes.
May your sadness be turned into blessings too many to count.
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Timber52
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Jul 11 @ 8:41PM
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 Just breaks my heart to read what you had to go through!!
I cannot even imagine!!
I have hurt before, but the hurt you must be feeling had to be almost
unbearable!!
What keeps you from moving to where they are?? Just an idea??
because I think ya need it!!
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luvshorses644
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Jul 12 @ 8:53AM
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Tunes...
As so many have commented about not having words to help ease your pain.. it is true.. but I can tell you this, even when any of us meet such sadness head on, if there is something or someone we don't hold fast to (a person you know will ALWAYS love you (Jake, Oz, little m) it is only then we lose everything.
Life can strip us of all "stuff", it hurts and hurts like hell at times, but.. yeah, we all know me and the "buts" of my life.. if we don't try to look past all the hurt, to dream of a better and richer life, then we are truly defeated (I know first-hand.. I saw it with someone that meant the world to me) and we have just given up on life and the possibility of once again knowing the good part of life.
I've never had the pleasure of meeting you, never talked to you voice-to-voice, but with everything you write, with all the feelings I see and feel coming through I sense your spirit and I know how deeply you feel (after all you are a musician who can make others "feel" the tone and expression of the music) and the strength of your character comes shining through also. Though this is a horrible road and time, I KNOW, (YEP, I KNOW) without a doubt, you will find a way through it.
Many "air hugs" being sent your way.. and a whisper in the wind to bring you goodness and light.
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lacyvsq
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Jul 12 @ 2:23PM
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Nature hates a void. May wonderful things fill the space that has been left! And may your children rise up to bless you!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not do you harm; plans for hope and a future."
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wandaful123
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Jul 12 @ 7:22PM
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It's all really just 'schtuff' in the long term ain't it?
WLYB?
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butterfly943
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Jul 12 @ 10:08PM
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We Will
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summerbreeze916
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Jul 12 @ 11:02PM
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Tunes.......This also breaks my heart. Not for you having to get rid of 'stuff', but for knowing how you must have felt when your boys left your yard that morning.......all three of them. (This would include The Great and Wonderful Oz) All the 'stuff' you gave away is replaceable. It means nothing. I know what hurt you was seeing your boys leaving. Know that they will be well taken care of, Tunes. Jake will be with his mom, and Oz will be with kids he can run and play with. Those kids know how much he means to you. They will love him even more just because of knowing this.
Walk tall......walk proud. Keep the memories alive, but don't dwell on what used to be. You have a brand new future coming into view!  
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