A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Deana-Marie
Moonshine, I really miss ya. Remember even though we are miles away, I will be there for you no matter what. Hurry and get your phone turned on... I would be willing to bet Garrison isn't gonna read our messages every week. Love to the girls from Aunt Swampgrass
—Mechelle Cowles

To: Wendy
Thank you for 20 happy years of marriage. The other five haven't been so bad either! Happy 25th anniversary, my love. :-)
—Phil Harrington

To: Mark Andrews
Work on the guidebook has progressed nicely. It really is time to publish. Look me up in Dallas.
—The Warlord

To: Jim COLLIER
Halloween is his birthday; he lives in Amsterdam and listens to PHC on World Radio Network when it is broadcast on Sundays. Love for many more happy birthdays and Halloweens from his wife and from our new puppy Fudge.
—Carole Anne COLLIER

To: Heather Lawton
Happy Birthday to Heather Lawton from your loving husband John and your two fuzzy cats Frank and Merton--cats who are helping you celebrate right now by creating vast amounts of shredded paper while you’re at the theater!
—John Lawton

To: Marsha
Happy 60th Birthday Mom! You've proven that age is just a number; you're an inspiration to us both. Love, your children, Lauren and Ben.
—Lauren Carlson

To: Melissa
Happy birthday season to Melissa in St. Paul. You'll always be my little monkey.
—Dave Dudley

To: Cindy & Steve
My Uncle Eddie was right--I would live long enough to see the White Sox win the World Series. Hopefully you and I will live long enough to see the Cubs win one too... Hope the kids didn't go wild in your classroom in celebration..I went to beach and listened to the game while watching girls in bikini's----yah sure you betcha there are some advantages to living in Hawaii... Uncle Joe
—Joe Loschiavo

To: My dear Sarah
The worst thing about Kuwait is that you are not here. Hug Catherine and Otto and stop driving my car. I'll be home as soon as I can.
—John Waddell

To: Hanna Brandt
Happy birthday. Wish we could have been with you on your special day. Hope we see you soon. Love Mom and Dad in Kansas City.
—Jennifer Coen

To: Adam Granger
Thanks again for playing for Roamer's 85th birthday party. Your music was the best. Are you available in 2010?
—Tom Coen

To: Anitra in Davie Florida
I told you to leave Florida. We have water, lights & gas in Minnesota.
—Eileen Young

To: Lorraine
Happy 20th Anniversary! I can't believe you've hung in there throughout my whole Air Force career. You're a real trooper. By the way, deer season opens up November 12th, I'll see you in December.
—Ralph Hill

To: Grandma
This weekend, we celebrate the 100th birthday of my Grandma, Verna Murphy, by gathering at her assisted living home to rejoice in her strength and love. It will be an act of faith. She has been lying about her age for her whole life, so we're not really sure she's 100, but we're going with our best guess. It remains to be seen if she is still complaining about living with "all those old people." The Lady is truly forever young. We should all be so lucky...
—Janet Cohan

To: Gary Apel
Hey mom and dad- I enjoyed the visit last weekend. Looking forward to Thanksgiving. Say hi to the dog for me! lots of love
—Ashley Apel

To: Kai, Josh, and Erika
Kai, Welcome to this world from Grandpa Ken and Momma Shelley (she's still to young to be a Grandma). Though an ocean apart, looking forward to meeting you real soon. Love and God Bless to you and your parents.
—Ken Settles

To: Mom and Dad
I'm so excited about Homecoming this weekend! Can't wait to see you guys in Waco! Let's eat at Rudy's before the game! =)
—Jennifer Velasquez

To: Folks
Thanks for a wonderful visit to northern Wisconsin. The colors were spectacular, the conversations were wonderful and the dinners were delicious. I laughed and farted all the way home.
—Mike Powers

To: Teri
Thank you for the best 50th birthday present imaginable, bringing me here tonight. I don't love you for your tickets, I love you for your seat.
—Ron Collins

To: Bill Anderson
Wishes himself a happy 64th birthday tomorrow (Oct. 30), and prays that everyone at work just keeps quiet about it!!!
—Bill Anderson

To: Mom and Dad in Newburyport
Can't wait to spend Saturday dinner listening to A Prairie Home Companion with you again. Only two more weeks! Please prepare apple pie and hot cider in trade for wine and truffles.
—Alina from Italy