Dear Friends,

“I have been blessed with the gift of music. My gift allows me to express thoughts and feelings that touch people’s lives in ways I never expected. These songs come from my life and my heart but the ability to tell my stories creatively comes from you. Your generosity allows me to record my music in a way that furthers the song and the sentiment. I am forever grateful to you for continuing to support my art and therefore my life.”

This is what I wrote and included in the gift I created for major contributors to my last CD. It is something I believe and something that was said best at that time. It always holds true.

Now it’s that time again. It’s been 3 years since my last project. I’ve taken my time writing songs for this new CD. I’ve said so much in so many ways and sometimes it just takes longer to say it again, or say it anew. Though I don’t have all the songs written, I have most and I’m proud of them. Two of the new songs already are having a great impact on people’s lives, one profoundly and one humorously. I know that as I start the recording process the rest will come. They always do, and sometimes they are the best. I hope to have the new work out by May, which by the way will be called "The Horizon".

To that end, I am once again fundraising. This is hard to do, as it is not the best time economically for so many. People don’t have much disposable income, little money to support the arts. This has been reflected in shows and CD sales and it is getting harder for musicians to make a decent living.

These gifts are not tax-deductible as I am not a non-profit entity, but I hope your money will be well spent. As usual, there are tiered contributions with matching incentives, though my incentives can never match your generosity.

For $100, you get a first release, signed CD and credit on the album as a contributor.

For $250, you get the $100 gifts plus a pre-release copy of my first recording of “By The Grace of God”, a song that has touched many lives. You would get this gift shortly after you contribute.

For $500, you get the above plus a video of the recording of one of the songs.

For $1000, you get the above plus an original artwork from Tret.

AND for $4000, I will drive or fly to your home and cook you and 7 friends a 6 course Italian dinner. After dinner I will perform a private love song concert for your guests and you. Of course, you will also get everything else.

If you are interested in contributing, please send a check to Tret Fure, 520 Meadow Green Ct, Monroe, WI 53566. Or you can contribute online by going to www.tomboygirl.com and clicking on the contribution link on the left side of the page.

I thank you so much for your help in creating my 13th recording. I hope you will be proud of my work and feel your money was well spent!

Truly, Tret

Acoustic Heaven at Fanny Hill

At the piano, age 20?

Waiting at the airport	God, was I really that thin?

And then there's now...