Amy Jo,
Thanks for letting me be your boyfriend, for even a little while.
- Steve

Stanley dobson,
hey stanley the new years party won't be at home but will be at baltimore.
- Steven Chalker

Edna,
Merry Christmas honey.It's been a wild year, hope next year is a little more milder. I love you. Gary
- Gary

Velma,
Enjoying the nutcrackin music of Garrison Keillor? Have a merry christmas and don't let grandma get run over by a raindeer.
- Chuck, Pam, Sarah & Jon

Martha,
All of the Christmas's I have spent with you have been MERRY!
- Butler

Julie & Bill Thompson,
Merry Christmas from Pete & Gayle and our Baptist brats to Julie, Bill, and your kung-fu Catholic kids ... while we sit by the fire listening to the Lutheran Minnesotans take Manhatten!
- Pete & Gayle Mrowca

Berry,
Yes I plan on acolyting for Christmas services in spite of my crutches. Just no dancing for a while.
- Diane

Bobby,
Being with you makes every moment special and alive! When we took our trip to Moscow and pulled into that little country church parking lot to listen to PHC is just one fond memory for me with you. This could be the beginning of a lifetime's Christmases and memories we share together. I'd like for you to want to ask me. I love you.
- Charlotte

Shep Di Benedetto,
Hello Uncle Shep:
Sorry you cannot be here tonight. But we are grateful for you and the miracle of angioplasty. Soon you’ll be your regular “Sunshine Boy” self again. Merry Xmas, Love Lenny and the Ladies.
- Sandra Benedetto

liz wiley,
to my wife liz I cant be home for X-mas but Im punping oil on the slope so you can keep driving.
- jerry

Garrison keillor,
My name is Hayley, I live in Yellowknife canada. I love your show. I listen to it every saturday. I'm blind but your show fills me with the warm light of love.
- hayley halushka

lynn,
merri x'mas, lah!
- slim

Starlight,
Happy Solstice Starlight, the celebratory Tofurkey is in the oven and Prairie Home is on the radio. Hope to see you soon.
- Matthew

Rob and Kathy Harper,
Glad to hear you're on your way back - It's been a long time since you've seen snow and we've had you home.
Love,
- Marsha and David Williams

Garrison,
Watching your Webcast on a laptop in Cuba City, Wisconsin ain't quite like being there, but it's pretty good.
- Sharon Carns

Lezlie,
Lez, Happy anniversary. Thanks for 18 wonderful years.
D
- Dennis

Bo in Newton, NC,
Merry Christmas to my husband who didn't like cats and now has three. Guys with cats are sexy.
- Jan Glenn

Luis (pronounced Lew-is),
It's been a wonderful first year of marriage for us. Thank you for keeping a smile on my face and my heart content.
- Erin

Kay T.,
I am sorry that I cannot be with you on your birthday. My wish tonight is to be with you soon.
Merry Christmas. Love,
- Duke

Micah,
congratulations upon your graduation from Purdue. That wonderful engineering school. Now engineer a job with your creative writing degree. Best Biscuits!
- Proud Papa

Jane,
Well, we parked on 43rd, but I'd still like to go to Hunan 5th Ave after the show. How about it?
- Randy

Sonny,
Love meeting you in Lake Wobegon every Saturday
- Linda

To Paul and Anne,
Congratulations to both of you on being able to read, Paul at the college level and Anne at all.
- David and Marion

Kirk Randleman,
Thank you for seven interesting years of marriage. I know that someday you and the REEL BAND will be on stage with The Prarie Home Companion.
- Jean Randleman

Brent,
Happy 6th wedding anniversary ~ in the darkest part of the year our love is the only light we need. Your solstice born wife.
- Angela

someone in san francisco,
merry christmas, and play a game of chess down on market street for me.
- someone who wishes they were still there

Anyone,
Upon arriving at the home of 3 of my best friends, I inquired behind a closed front door, "Is Anyone home?" Then Someone shouted: "No one is home". So, I hollered back: "Then, may I speak with him instead?"
- Robert Swenson

Marc,
I want to wish you a Happy birthday on Dec.30 I love you
- Darlene

Ren,
Thanks for queuing up with me at the Lord & Taylor's window display again. It wouldn't be Christmas without you grumbling about the crowds. Peace to you, friend.
- Alan

Richard Shirlock,
To my husband, Richard - I hope you really enjoyed meeting Garrison Keillor in Kent, CT last Sunday because it is your Christmas gift!
Love, Susie
- Susanna Shirlock

Bob the Boiler Guy,
23 Cathedral is still down. The tenants are freezing and haven't showered in days. Give us some heat, man.
- New York Boiler

Members of Grace Lutheran in Mendham NJ,
To the members of Grace Lutheran in Mendham NJ:
Yes we have your Council president here in the audience with us tonight. He was raving about some Italian Saint Lady Named Lucia that the Lutheran Swedes honor. And then he was on and on about some Turkish Saint and lumps of coal and shoes. If you promise to please set him straight and tell him that Lutherans don't do Saints, we'll agree to let him leave here tonight and return safely.
From:
A few transplanted Iowa Lutherans.
- Dennis (iowan at heart) Kruse

Trink and Lori,
To Trink and Lori,
Congratulations on finishing another semester of working and going to evening classes from your overworked "Mr. Mom" hubbies. We are really looking forward to better eating over the holiday break.
Rich and Dennis
ps to the PHC staff: We are all in the audience tonight (12/21)
- Rich and Dennis

Bubbie,
Congratulations on your 91st birthday. Keep pedaling that bicycle-it's working!
- Susan & Phil Simon

Cy and Virg Kodadek,
Cy and Virj
all us kids wish you a merry christmas and we got you the gift you always wanted and thought you'd never get...5 good kids
- Jean Kodadek

"Sug" (aka Billy Lavin),
With all that I am, Happy Second Anniversary. You fill my life with such joy! I love you, Sug
Abigail
- Abigail Lavin

JoAnn & Ernie Burnside in Utah,
Too poor to send a gift this year, but since I know you always listen to Garrison, I hope hearing him call out your names will suffice. Merry Christmas, I Love You.
- your daughter Janet in Phoenix

Gordon and Sue,
We hope you like your Christmas gifts. If not, have Sue fix you some drinks and open them again!
- Kate and Jon

Alice and Bernis,
Christmas greetings to Alice and Bernis at the 29th Annual Geving - Graff Lutefisk dinner from their children --
sometimes it’s slimy, but sometimes not too bad. Let’s hope it’s good this year!
- Paula Graff

Raymond,
So glad you're finally over that bronchitis and are back to being my love and helpmate. Looking forward to a Christmas by your side.
- Your bride (with pride!)

Louie Lind,
Happy 96th birthday to Grandpa Louie Lind from the island of Bornholm, Denmark. We'll be in Warren for Danish apricot layer cake the 23rd!
- Ron & Jan VanOrd

Molly Dillon,
Molly, enjoyed the catfish suppers & walks around Lake Wobegon. I only pray that Heaven is like Lake Wobebon. Your Shipmates will see you again!
- Timothy Lang

Loreen Stookey,
To Loreen, who hasn't missed a show in almost 9 years, happy 90th birthday from your daughter
- Pam Gurcky

Mom and Dad in Yukon , Pa,
Merry Christmas! On my way home right now, somewhere between LA and Yukon. Can't wait to see you. Hope the car makes it.
- Your Son, Shane

Joe and the Percussion,
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! It's Saturday, the band is playing, Hanukkah we ask for more?
- Taylor

dad,
sorry,but i dont think i will be able to afford that guitar this year. maybe next? love you for always!
- lizzie

Nan and Pop,
Greetings to you on the banks of the Shennandoah! New York is full of joy; we'll bring some home for Christmas.
- Katie and Elizabeth

Francine,
Boy, did we do it now. I'm so lucky to have you in my life and now we have a son too. Welcome home Adam.
- Mike

Mark,
Hi Honey, It is nice to be here in Paradise with you. Looking forward to sharing more time with you. Have a wonder Christmas
- Sweets

jim, Lily and Ingrid Birks,
A special Merry Christmas to my beloved husband and girls. Hope you still love me and think I'm cool after you open up the presents!
Love mom
- Allison Birks

Doris & Paul Baluch in PA,
A year goes by so slowly when your friends are far away. Listening to PHC to keep busy until then.
- Maria in CT

Art Brady,
Growing old together takes on a new meaning; don't you think 15 years of dating would (this christmas) get me a ring?
love you kat
- Kathy

Little Jimmy Dike,
I will always love hearing your stories and Mr. Keillor's on our trips. I love you! Irene
- Irene Moreaux

Duane in Wolf Creek,
Thanks for taking care of the chickens for me while I'm visiting Aunt Albertine in California.
I'll bring home a seashell from the beach for you.
Love & Kisses, Shirley
- Shirley

Carl,
To Carl from Grand Haven, Michigan, happy 60th birthday, thank you for bringing joy to our lives these past 2 1/2 years!
- Sue, Kris & Nicole

John Fiorelli,
Dad,
I know how much you love this show so I'm wasting my valuable time and your tax dollars to write this during Computer Applications.
- your son Ayden

Frank,
Thank you for the wonderful anniversary gift! Looking forward to the next 7 years full of love, happiness and you!
- Alexandra

Scott Davis,
Enjoy your Sunday bike ride listing to the tape of Saturdays show. Watch out for the elderly drivers of south Florida. My sister wants you in one piece.
- Brother in law-Stan

Joyce Baran,
Looking forward to seeing you wear that wedding dress for the 36th time.
- Al Baran

Chris Berneking,
Congratulations on Chris Berneking Day in Evansville, IN. Maybe one day you'll get to meet Garrison Keillor and show him your Prairie Home Companion collection!
- Vicky & Rusty

JUSTIN EISENBRAUN,
DAD, WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW HOW PROUD HE IS THAT YOU, HAVE FOUND YOUR CALLING. MERRY CHRISTMAS. NEXT TIME CHANGE YOUR OWN OIL.
- TOM EISENBRAUN

Garrison,
Greetings from Holy To-lee-doo. Merry 1st Christmas to my Wife, Jill. Also, wanted to comment on that smooth, velvet radio voice, Garrison. Makes the show worthwhile!
- Ryan Laytart

Augie, Hanno and Deca,
To my Dearest strange ones in Madison, Happy Holidays and keep your socks pulled up...don't worry I won't give you a bread maker for Christmas this year. Your strange Idaho one
- Patti

Paula Beere,
Xmas Greetings from Ireland to YOU PAULA Ann still thinking of you after all these years!Your Trucker BUDDY IN the Emerald Isle Arthur
Cole.
- arthur cole

Garrison Keillor,
To Garrison Keillor I listen to your show every saturday on the satalight radio. I like your singing, jokes, stories.
- hayley halushka

terea,
hello!!!
- tree

Joshua Spett,
Welcome Back Josh to New York:
Your dental implants are sure to succeed having them done back here by your roots. Mom & Dad
- Michael Spett

Georges,
It has been almost a year ago that you gave me the moon, it was so beautiful tonight & knowing that you are out there fills me with joy & hope. Always,
- Mary

Jann Stowe,
Happy 18th anniversary, Sweetheart. We've been tremendously blessed and I love you forever.
P.S. I took the dogs out this morning, it's your turn tonight.
- Nathan Stowe

Amy Harmon,
Wish your family a warm Christmas this winter, both in Rosseau (Minnesota) and Nebraska.
- Kenneth Roz

Bob in Chicago,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! THANKS FOR LETTING ME SHARE 40-OR SO OF THOSE YEARS WITH YOU. AND LONG LIVE PUBLIC RADIO. LOVE ALWAYS, DEIN
- Doris

Sonia Kechich,
Sweety, if we find out that we are having our second accidental baby in only 2 years of marrige, then we are obviously part of the wider conspiricy from the diaper companies.
- Ali

Gisela,
Marry Christmas to Gisela from Elizabethtown, KY and to all the members of the Crossroads Church in Radcliff, KY, don't beleive the pastor when he tells you that the water is not cold, it was. From you husband Miguel and kids Miguel jr., and Vanessa - God bless you.
- Miguel A. Rivera

Soldiers of F Trp 1/16th CAV Ft Knox,
Merry Christmas to all the soldiers of Fox Troop 1/16th Cavalry, Fort Knox KY that are visitng their familes all over the U.S. Do not forget to return, formaiton is at 0600 hrs. 6 January 2003
First Sergeant Rivera
- Miguel

Richard Forsblad,
From a swedish girl to an american boy. Thank you for sharing Minnesota with me. You mean a lot to me. Hugs, Marie.
- Marie Albertsson

Ruth and Chuck,
Pastor Chuck, Ruth, and all the people at St. Peter's in Lebanon, Wisconsin: We wish you a blessed Christmas as we stay together in prayer! Love, The Benkes and Froehlichs
- Judy and Dave, Kathy and Chip

Gervaise,
To Gervaise in CT. Had great fun seeing Garrison at the Kent library. Drive safely, and stay off the curbs.
Love, Marty
- Marty

Rick,
To Jessica and her Tarzan Daddy, Jane says Merry Christmas my Sweethearts! See you soon! Your Minnesota lady
- Pat Dunn

tyler,
Helow and welcom to the funnyest pretty good jokes on rido land. Here on Prairie home campanion.
- tyler wilson

Beauty the Cat,
Beauty, Winter is for napping in the window. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year full of crickets, mice and those hard to catch birds.
- Your feline cousins Tony and Ashley

Ned in Delaware,
Thinking of you as always this time of year. I wish we could have made it 33 on Sunday. Happy Solstice, take care of yourself.
- Lou in Alaska

Steve,
I placed the add for someone to adopt the cat today. It runs from the day after Christmas till Dec 29th. Do you think she will miss me? Still not as much as I would have missed you.
- Love your Tiffany

The Pot Belly Stove Gang,
Greetings from New York City. Turn up the radio, stoke the fire and enjoy the show.
- Cappy

Carol,
Dear Carol,
What a wonderful 27 years it's been, December 21st...the longest night... no wonder I still remember!
Happy Anniversary.. Love Ga
- Gary

Susan,
My neighbors are noisy, my neighbors are loud, but, I'm poor as a church mouse so I can't be proud. Pray for my soul, but send ear plugs.
Irish
- Irish

Marc,
I want to wish Marc from Rhode Island a Happy Birthday on Dec.30 Love Darlene
- Darlene

Chris Moller,
Chris, As your belly has grown over the years, so has my love for you. Happy Birthday!
Love, Sarra
- Sarra Moller

Karen,
Happy birthday to Karen in Kalamazoo. We've packed your old books, but I still like your looks. Always yours, Doug.
- Doug Williams

Ira, Stacey and Olivia,
Hope Denver treats Olivia well for her first Christmas. Oh, to be one-year-old and adored. Happy Holidays indeed.
- Kate

Lilal Zeller,
Happy 100th Birthday to Lila Zeller, a true Prairie Woman! from your daughters, Mary and Carol
- Mary Mahoney

chuck,
HOPE YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU ARE WISHING FOR THIS CHRISTMAS! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
- pearl

Devin, Jeff, Tara and Christopher,
Dear Devin, Jeff, Tara and Christopher, Mom and I are looking forward to having you home for the holidays. It's 25 degrees here in Bend , Oregon and looks like snow. Fridge is full. We'll call you from Boca Raton on Christmas.
Love Mom and Dad
- Stephen Colwell

Gary Brown,
Dear Ga,
Happy Anniversary to us! Looking forward to the next couple of three cubed anniversaries with you. Love, Ca
- Carol Brown

Mark,
Merry Christmas Magicknight, it's our first together... may we never have a last.
- magickbutterfly

shannon and jeannine,
Your mother enjoyed the NYC show with you so much last year that we both came this year. Yes, we'll pay for the tickets and dinner after the show.
- Dad

Bryan Kevin Palmer,
Congratulations to Bryan Palmer from Glens Falls, N. Y. for graduating from Potsdam College! Much Love Mom and Dad. Bring home that antique lamp you took to the dorm.
- Kelly

Jack,
Happy 16th Birthday to the son every parent dreams of having. We love you, Mom and Dad.
- Fern Peterson

Garrison Keillor,
"The Family Gathering"
The day the family gathers for our yearly Christmas feast
I pray for Heaven's mercies,
lest I turn into a beast.
Sister tells a story
that demeans a certain race;
While cousin Ken consistently
puts fat folks in their place.
Grandpa Gus begins to snore
in a rocking chair that creaks.
My brother Joe just doesn't know
how much his BO reeks.
Aunt Andrea arrives too late
to help out in the kitchen;
And based on Uncle Bradley's breath,
you know what he's been nippin'.
The nephews are a nuisance.
The nieces can't sit still.
Grandma gripes about the noise
while choking on her pills.
Still, Christmas is for families.
I know that in my head.
But when it comes to joining them,
I'd rather stay in bed.
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
Naperville, IL
- Greg Asimakoupoulos

Mom and Mike,
Merry Christmas! Enjoy the snow for us--we're still in shorts!!!
- Cindy, Jeff, Allen and Ryan

Chaia (pron. "ka-ya"),
Canada's nice, but it gets cold. I'll be home on the 20th. Do you think Garrison will bring Ivy Austin back?
- Your pop

Sam,
It was fun to hear your surprise and happiness when I said the Prairie Home Companion was still on the air. e-Mail me later so we can talk about the show.
- Glory

Rob,
thought you might like this....have a great day!
- sls