A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: KR
Happy Anniversary! We'll never forget this day since it's Jefferson Davis's birthday. Can't wait til we can go to Toronto to get married--who would have thought Canada could be so romantic? Love from your girl in Brooklyn.
—Stephanie Rosenbaum

To: English Majors of the World
I just read that Margaret Warner (PBS news) is an ENGLISH MAJOR. Is there anything an ENGLISH MAJOR can't accomplish? Just look around, we're everywhere!!!
—Marguerite (Maggie) Sowers

To: Eleanor Burns
Happy 75th, Gramma Old Girl! You get younger every day, which is supremely irritating to the rest of us, but thanks for the great genes.
—Mary Burns

To: Eric & Erica
Eric, for petes sake marry Erica.
—Maureen Fudger

To: Steve
Well, here we are in the boonies of upstate New York, hope you're happy with bugs as big as birds. I left Jersey for this? Good luck bbq'ing. Ah hell, as long as I'm in your arms....
—Maureen Fudger

To: Mr Keillor
Have a great show at the Hollywood Bowl, my daughter Rylee Jean has never seen or heard of your show and we will be there. Rylee, having come from showbiz grandparents, Buddy Ebsen/Stan Freberg, I wanted her to witness a national treasure. Sincerely, Dustin W. Ebsen.
—Dustin Ebsen

To: Denise and Peter
Hey, look, I found out how to send you a hello from Atlanta all the way to Hollywood, via the Prairie, and have my 15 seconds of fame at the same time! Have fun at the show! I miss and love you both! -From your favorite sister and friend.
—Mariana Rosenthal

To: Liz Gaffney
Happy Anniversary, Sweety!
—Ben Planchon

To: Louis Mancini
I appreciate all your hard work. Know that your superhuman skills and wit do not go unnoticed. Be blessed!
—Gonzalez Elizabeth

To: Lynne and Mike Torkelson
To the best God Parents a Lutheran flicka could ask for... Happy 40th Anniversary, Mike and Lynne (Torkelson) Our best, Britt and Mark
—Britt Ihrig

To: Marieanne
Remember to buy a CD of this show. Last time I recorded from the radio and it was a little fuzzy. Like trying to record from a tape cassette.
—Joe Rincon

To: Dennis & Carol Groot
Welcome to two fellow Lutherans that traveled all the way from Long Beach to see the show.
—Bob & Ellen Pratt

To: Lindsey
Happy Birtday my love! I look forward to a lifetime of birthdays together. Adrian
—Adrian Craciun

To: Bill Fariss
Happy 70th birthday dad! You don't look a day over 85. I hope you enjoy attending tonight's show at the Hollywood Bowl. We feel so blessed to have you in our lives. Greg and Elizabeth
—Greg Fariss

To: Jim
Jim dear, You are the sunshine in my day and the passion in my night. With you in my life, who needs catsup? Love, Your Kitten
—Cathy Wagner

To: Mom and Dad
Hey Mom, see you in a few days. Thanks for taking the trip to care for the girls, lord knows, if we let Nick at it I'd end up with gangreen! -k-
—Kristi Ammons

To: Gayle Whited
Tonights show is our first date out in over a year,since the Sabrina arrived. Thank You for sharing your life with me for the past 4 1/2 yrs!
—Brett Austin

To: Karen
Thank you for thirty-five years of wedded bliss. Now, if we could only get our adult children out of the house...
—David May

To: Aly
I said it last year, and I'll say it this year. I WILL LOVE YOU FOR ETERNITY
—Amanda Lorenzana

To: Diane
I was rust in the engines of love and time, but you held my hand. Michigan, New York City and now the bold pacific coast, is the journey you took me on. Two dogs and a strong willed child is what you gave me, Thanks for the 16 years of love and hope, Your lessor half.
—Erik Sobolewski

To: Diane
I was rust in the engines of love and time, but you held my hand. Michigan, New York City and now the bold pacific coast, is the journey you took me on. Two dogs and a strong willed child is what you gave me, Thanks for the 16 years of love and hope, Your lessor half.
—Erik Sobolewski

To: John & Karen Sanger
To my Mom and Dad in Las Vegas: Happy 41st Anniversary! (Please don't gamble away my inheritence!) Your loving daughter, Kelly Grace.
—Kelly Grace Sanger

To: Sam & William
Hi Boys! Missing you, but enjoying a well-deserved evening listening to Garrison under the stars. Sam, hope you were inspired and finished your report. William, please be a good boy for your brother. Don't forget to clean-up the dinner dishes. Love, Mom & Dad
—Suzanne Sturgeon

To: George and Carrie Pope
To the greatest Popes I've known, Mom and Dad your the best.
—Mary Pope

To: Krystal Medina
We've been together now for six of your birthdays. I feel that a large portion of who I am began on that first birthday with you, driving into the evening from Anchorage to LA, looking for a nice lodge for us to spend the night. I love you... happy birthday.
—Gonzalo Medina

To: Jean
Happy Three-quarters of a century; from all the family you've collected along the way -- intentionally and unintentionally. Love, from all of us from all across the country in glorious simulcast! Have fun at the Bowl!
—Chris Hale-Nardi

To: Dan & Eric in Great Falls, Virginia
Happy birthday wishes to my two D-Day darlings--my sweet Midwestern husband Dan on his 50th, and our terrific son Eric on his 14th.
—Alison Carlson

To: Tee Lake
Hello to our very own Lake Wobegone & much love to mom and dad, the chickens and MeMa. Congratulations on your retirement dad. We love you all- Lizzie & Christopher
—Lizzie Goumas

To: Scott Field
Surprise and Happy early Fathers Day! Bet you never thought you'd be at the show. With the kids to boot! Now you can check another wish off your list! Enjoy the night and yes, I will listen to the re-broadcast with you tomorrow, dear...
—Sharron Field

To: Ann Spicer
Mom, too bad Dad never attended a live PHC show before he passed last October. We would of won him back from the Republicans had he experienced live Democratic humor and he'd finally understand the expression "a face for radio".
—Rick & Kelly Spicer

To: Clara Eddy
My name is habib and I'm 28yrd old. I love listing to your show and this Friday 6/2/06 I'll be able to see your live show at the Hollywood bowl. I just wanted to let you know that CLARA EDDY will there and she is 100yrs & 7months old. If at all possible, would you be able to recognize her? We'll be seating in SEC H ROW 23 SEAT(s) 109 -113. She still walks on her own (with a walker) Sincerely, Habib PS. Would Clara Eddy be your oldest person to attend at Live Performance?
—habib issa

To: Michael and Eliza Greiner
Happy 13th Anniversary, Michael. Life with you and Eliza is better than catsup and powder milk biscuits! Love doeri
—Doeri Welch Greiner

To: Meryl Streep
Have a great show today. I attended the 142nd commencement at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie last weekend to watch my son, Peter Benjamin Robinson, graduate with honors!! Enjoy the 144th commencement in 2008.
—Marty Robinson

To: Barbara
Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife. 37 is not 40. All my love.
—Vince Noe

To: Mom and Dad in Detroit
Happy 40th Anniversary!
—Alison Krinke

To: zeeke
even we are are 450 miles apart you in newyork amd me in newhampshirem and our anninversaryof two years,i still feel alot alot thank you for the best two years of my life, it took us a long time to find each other, , i will never stop saying alot alot to you
—PATTI CLARK

To: Larry and Nadene Latzke
Forty years and you're still as lovesick as the day you traded vows. Mom and Dad, you've been a shining example of how love conquers all. We are so thankful you're our parents. Love, the kids.
—Jenni Latzke

To: parents (Richard and Carmela Elsley)
Dear Mom and Dad, Happy 36th wedding anniversary on June 20th. I'm happy to share it with you in person but with gas so expensive, can you drive the Prius hybrid up to see me next time we all get together?
—Kate Elsley

To: Roger Barkley
Happy Birthday, 'Squink' There, it's been nationally broadcast, so it's official.
—Ian Barkley

To: Miriam
Happy 60th reunion to Miriam & your Mary Washington College classmates Sez Miriam:“ We’ve had everything fixed that we COULD have fixed, and we’re doin’ the best we can.” ;-)
—Barbara Davis

To: Jillian
Happy 3rd Birthday, sweet baby girl! This year is your 3rd spinal meningitis-free year and we are officially "out of the woods!" We are so blessed. Looking forward to many, many more years of happy memories together. Love, Mom, Dad, Jackson, Jordan, Sophie dog, Tobi Cat, and Polly Nefferkitty
—Deb Schene

To: Jessie Kim
Happy Birthday, hope you enjoy another birthday under the stars.
—Dorian Caal

To: kevin
Thanks for your help watching the girls, while I did my other job. You make working look easy.
—Jackie Macaluso

To: Amy
To my sister Amy, Since when do native californians talk with a Minnsotan accen? . I guess you are a fa...It's my treat for the tickets tonite- Enjoy the show dont you know... Your Sister Katie
—Katie O'Connell

To: Erika Omundson
My sweet darlin', seven years have gone by since our first date. Let's continue to confound our parents by not getting married and loving one another anyway.
—Eric Winick

To: Keala Rusher
Greetings Garrison and Prairie Home Staff, My wife Stacy and I were at your show last year and talked about it so much that our Daughter who was 8 was mad that we did not take her. She listens to your show with us every week and enjoys the stories from Lake Wobegon the best. Well, this year we are surprising her and taking her to the show for her 9th birthday. This will be her first concert and we want to make it as special as possible. Her name is Keala (Kay-Ala) and we would really appreciate if you could wish her Happy Birthday. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you perform. Thanks Scott and Stacy Rusher
—Scott Rusher

To: Keala Rusher
Happy 9th Birthday to our daughter Keala (kay-ala) - She had a choice between Prairie Home Companion or American Idol- 9 years old and already making smart decisions at such an early age.
—Scott Rusher

To: Russell Vest
Russ, it's been wonderful making up the last 30 years with you! Looking forward to the next 30. Love you more, SoCal Sue
—Sue DiSanto

To: Quinton
Happy 21st birthday this evening at the Hollywood Bowl and your acceptance to UCLA. Go Bruins! Go History majors! Love,The Cooper Clan
—Monica Cooper

To: Keala Rusher
A very happy 9th birthday to a wonderful daughter, sister and friend. Hope your 9th year is fulfilling for you, and peaceful for us!
—Scott Rusher

To: Jerry Goldfein
Jerry, What a joy to spend our 23rd anniversary together with good friends and Garrison Keiler at the Hollywood Bowl. Love, Lorraine
—Lorraine Prinsky

To: Gabriel
Gabriel, Happy Birthday! We wish you were here with us. We'll see you at our next volleyball game - I'll bring the Ben-Gay. Eric & the family.
—eric rincon

To: Davis HawkOwl
Happy 5th Anniversary, Honey. If Galen lives up to his name, we'll undoubtedly make it through his medical challenges and have a 40th Anniversary someday.
—Julie HawkOwl

To: Alex
You're a true blessing in my life and I'm thankful each and every day that we have eachother. I love you with all my heart!
—Ashleigh Sorenson

To: bryan
Hi from Mom and Dad in Texas. Just want you to know that Texas is in the USA and I-35 runs south out of the State of Minnesota. Come see us sometime!!!!
—katherine barnes