A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Bud and Fanny Welte (pronounced 'Welty' (like Eudora)
Sending love and greetings from Castle Rock; Have fun tonight at the good ol'Chester Fritz and come see us when you get cold enough. We miss you and we are only a plane ride away!
—Carol and Lloyde and boys Richmond

To: Stephanie
Fifteen years of bliss and sublimity, and somehow we still make time for Garrison. Must be love.
—James Brock

To: Nephew-In-Law, Michael
I'm sorry about the recent passing of your Dad. I hope that our friendship, in some small way, has eased your pain. Carol #3 in PA
—Carol Norwood

To: Dear Dave in Charlotte NC
I know the recent passing of your brother has rocked you to the core. I'm sorry. I hope that you'll come home soon. I miss you. Love, Carol in PA
—Carol Norwood

To: Michael Pesi
though you don't know directions my love you always know where my to find my heart Our love is like the north star it burns brighter and brighter each day with that being said 8 years ago i met a wonderful man he is everything a woman could want and more his words poetic, skin like silk, mind like a steel trap, my only wish is that his love never ends for me love you forever and ever and a day my Romeo
—tamara harper

To: Werner, Joe, Mary, Phyllis, Judy, Charley & Steve
Greetings to my siblings who graduated from UND, Werner, Joe, Mary, Phyllis, Judy, Charley & Steve. From your sister Arlene, who graduated from that other ND university.
—Arlene Farnsworth

To: Garry
Happy Birthday to my dad in Bismarck, who recently got a new customer when the guy decided a businessman who goes ice fishing couldn't be all that bad.
—Elizabeth Pierce

To: Nelson Clan
I'm up here at my Alma Matter finally seeing Garrison-Love you and will miss you all so much when I leave for the Peace Corps in Aug,happy 32 yrs Mom+Dad and remember America, In heaven there is no beer, that's why we drink it here, and when we're gone from here, our friends will be drinking all our beer!
—Jerome Nelson

To: Elaine
To Elaine: My Bloody Revolutionary Sweetheart! Mary Me, Sweet Thing, Marry Me! All of my love, Bernie
—Bernard Jocuns

To: Matt Donovan
Happy 21st birthday to Matt at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Don't drink 21 shots on your birthday - it can kill you! Love Mom and Al
—Sheri Risaliti

To: Ian & Hannah's grandpa
Happy 60th birthday grandpa. Sorry you had to drive from Fargo all the way to Grand Forks for a party. Say hello to Dusty & Lefty.
—Nancy Saeger

To: Ian & Hannah in No. Virginia
We don't know if Guy Noir gives autographs, but we'll corner him at the reception.
—Nancy Saeger

To: Ian & Hannah
We don't have an accent! You people in northern Virginia do. Love from Fargo.
—Nancy Saeger

To: Jake Erickson
Son, we received your college scholarship money. Mexico was great but moms tan is fading. Oh and make sure to sign your student loan papers!
—Ele and Jon Erickson

To: Chad Kourajian
To my gallant husband: Two weeks ago we were on the beach on Florida getting married. Today it’s Garrison Keillor and the Red Pepper in Grand Forks. You spin my world!
—Laura Kourajian

To: Martin Coleman
I remembered after sending greeting & thanks to you that you always say you are from the UK. More people here know where England is.... Best to you!
—Kaye Nelson

To: Martin Coleman
Thankyou to our new friend from England. Because you listened and we didn't we'd have missed Sarah's Dick Cheney one liner on Prairie Home Companion.
—Kaye Nelson

To: Benson
Happy 1 year anniversary. Thanks for making me an AARP member way before my time. Your loving/obedient wife.
—Connie Krull

To: Philip Pinkney
We married April 2, 1986 Happy 20th anniversary of our first wedding. To everyone who entered the pool, please pay up. The closest chosen date was off by 18 years.
—Trudy Beaulieu

To: Wendy
Happy birthday, and happy tenth anniversary of the day we met. It was your birthday, but I got the present.
—Dale Edgerley

To: Mr Keillor
Greetings from Mallorytown On Ca (pop 1800)Really enjoy your show on Sirius radio. Will you be coming to the north-eastern states anytime soon?
—Stan Suddard

To: Arthur Ranson
Hi, Arthur, I know you'll be listening. And thanks to all at PHC from your faithful UK listeners. {Also please say why you don't ship merchandise outside USA and Canada: I want some stuff here in Britain!]
—Len Cegielka

To: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moilanen
Happy 50th Anniversary from your five daughters. Thanks for letting us give a wine and cheese party, even though we know you don't like to be the center of attention - it REALLY was no trouble!
—Kathy Wade

To: Drew Munch in Midland, MI
Happy 60th Birthday to our favorite Captain - we wouldn't want to sail with anyone else. Love always, Andy, Charlie, and Janie
—Jane Willits

To: Jacqueline
You who were born in California and raised on Agate Lake, I have tried very hard but just can't stop loving you. Eternal longings from Watson Lake.
—Jonathan Livingston

To: May Smith
May Smith is celebrating her 100th birthday in Pocatello, Idaho on March 26th. She can remember all the birthdays of her 5 children, 22 grand children, 57 great grand children, and 2 great-great grand children. She has a better memory than all 86 of us put together. We love you, grandma.
—Steven Hronek

To: Kathryn and Martha Soli
Greetings to our UND daughters in the audience from the Norwegian Diaspora in Virginia. Hurry home, your dad found out where I hid the lefsa. Remember: Don't fight with Sue.
—Johanna Soli

To: Andy (Hurt Leg) Conner
Happy 50th Dad! Your still young but old enough to start living life to it's fullest.Have a great Birthday and congradulations on your weight loss.
—Jennifer Conner