A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Our families in Philly and the U.P
Happy Solstice to our families! I asked if I should be impulsive and she said yes. So after five and a half years we're finally going to get married. Thanks, Garrison, for being our favorite Saturday night date. Even when we're poor! Lisa and Matt in Vermont
—Matt Dragon

To: Ruby and Bill
To Ruby and Bill in the hot tub. Tracey is thinking of you both every day. And how are the worms?
—Tracey Pahel

To: mike
faire good mothers are always looking out for those that are in need - I guess mine knew yours and from here it is up to us. happy holidays to you.
—shari heinz

To: tom
Thanks for a wonderful year - gee not all that wonderful - there were flat tires and banged up fenders - cold dinners and colder nights. BUT again we made it and things will be OK - happy happy to you and jez
—shari heinz

To: Mom & Dad
We hope your anniversery was perfest on Friday!! Have an even better Christmas!!! Love, Samantha and Luke
—Sam Walmer

To: Balash
My Bumblebee, Calm waters are boring. Thank you for stirring my sea. I love you.
—Allison Everett

To: Desiree
Thank you for running down that aisle and not looking back. 5 years seems like 5 weeks and each one is better than the year before. Maybe we can talk about getting your Winchester back. (note: we will be in the audience tonight, 12/23)
—Scot Lynch

To: Elaine Swanson
Merry Christmas and a Happy 82nd Birthday to my mother, who's visiting us here in New York from Omaha. We are taking her to the Dec. 23 Town Hall show to see how it compares to "Fibber McGee and Molly," which she saw at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in the 1940s.
—Steve Swanson

To: Mark and Leslie
Had a wonderful time at the christmas party last week...hopefully the fire has gone out and your neighbors aren't too mad. Sue and Tim
—Tim Sexsmith

To: Jim & Sybil
Sorry you missed tonight's show. We gave your tickets to a couple of Democrats so they were put to good use! See you when your train gets in. Kathy & Bob
—Kathy Tomasetti

To: Zia
Mom, thank you for your imagination and encouragement. They are the greatest gifts a son could ask for. Love, Sam
—Sam Laakso

To: Thom Franklin
Congratulations on 2.5 years in relationship with me! It's been so wonderful. I love you my huney, my sweetie, my huney, my sweetie...
—Debra Mugnani Monroe

To: Mommy & Daddy
I'm proud of you, you finally sucumbed to purchasing the christmas meal this year.Enjoy the lack of cleanup! your loving daughter
—allegra kuhn

To: Chris
Hey B.B! Ralph Waldo Emerson writes: "A friend might well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature." You are a true friend and the "Cookie Master"! With love...
—Andy Eng

To: Mary Ann and Tim Sheridan
Merry Christmas mom and dad, I'm on my way home to the ranch. Break out the hammer and nails because I'm bringing my diploma, sure Bush did it in 4 years but it takes 6 when you take your own exams.
—Shane Sheridan

To: Garrison
It was wonderful to hear "A Prairie Home Companion" while driving through northern Minnesota on my way back to Canada last Saturday. Every curve in the road was like another Christmas card after the most recent snow storm with the trees and farmyards all laden with snow. The only interuption were the numerous sets of ruts in the snow where cars had evidently hit the ditches and left their mark on the pristine landscape. Thank God for Public radio and tow truck drivers!
—Nels Arvidson

To: John and Katherine Sinko
Happy 40th Anniversary to Mom and Dad. Thanks for coming out here all the way from Milwaukee to spend Christmas in New York. And happy 7th month birthday to Izze.
—Sophia Sinko

To: Roger and Telicia Souliere
Congratulations to my big brother and his new wife as of Christmas Eve: what a special day to get married. Call and tell me how the event went, if you aren't too busy... if you know what I mean. Love you, Roger; and welcome to the Souliere family, Telicia.
—Jason Souliere

To: Garrison & all the team at APHC
tanks for a great year of fun and laughter and I hope you and your families have a very Merry Christmas.
—Carolyn Peat

To: Uncle Jeff and Aunt Ruby
We got your card. Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like seeing your bare feet in a Christmas picture. Thanks for sharing. See you soon.
—Jocelyn Fillian

To: Sarah
Sorry that I didn't write this note last week, when we were actually audience members at Town Hall together -- Thank you for such a lovely gift, I had a wonderful time!
—Jerry Silverman