A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Paige
Happy Birthday sweetheart and our 9th Anniversary. I love you, Sweet PEA.
—Mike Adams

To: Dad
To dad in Seattle from your daughter out in Washington DC Sorry about the late Father's day greeting. That day we went fishing out at the island and I caught the fifty pound salmon was probably the best day I've ever had. Please send my fishing pole soon so I can try my luck in the Potomac.
—Catherine Leathers

To: Jim Lewis
To my darling husband from the wife who qualifies for both a senior citizens discount and a student discount at the same time. HAPPY FATHERS DAY
—Lori Lewis

To: Randy Solheim
Hi to Dad, even though we are 2,120 miles away from you, here in chilly and gray, Portland, Oregon, there are miles of sunshine in our hearts thinking of your 76th birthday and 51st Father's Day celebration at Ravinia. Love from Debbie and Mary.
—Deborah Solheim

To: Daddy
Happy Fathers day daddy! I'm so grateful for all the wisdome you have tought me: like drinking water, not being mean to Liz, and how to love God. Thanks!
—Juliana Wilhoit

To: Emma Claire Sohn
Dear Emma, We met after a concert where I had yelled out "Garrison Keillor", to which you later told me you had replied, "amen". It's 5 months later, and here we are sitting at our first live prairie home companion, and yelling "garrison keillor" together. Could life get any better? amen!
—Isaac Bloom

To: My husband Sheldon
Happy 20th Anniversary Honey! There is no one I would rather share my Powdermilk Biscuits with than you.
—Cynthia Hoyle

To: Paul Greenfield
Happy birthday to our dad -who is 92 this week - and congratulations on passing your driver's test. We are officially warning Chicagoans that you are still on the road - You are the best DAD and DRIVER... Ida, Hollis, Hal, and Dave
—Ida Greenfield

To: Marguerite
Hello Mum! Thanks for traveling with me to Ravinia. This sure beats cleaning closets!
—Julie Nelson

To: Tim Tim Borich
If everyone listening can think for a moment "I love you" then that collective thought is my Fathers Day gift to you. And Mom, I ate my fruit & veggies all week. Love you both so very much.
—Genny Borich

To: Matthew
Great meeting you last weekend at my exboyfriend's same-sex wedding in Boston! While you may not laugh uncontrollably through this whole show, I hope hearing this may make you laugh for at least a minute or two.
—Rose Grayson

To: Dearest Judy
I can only imagine what shade of red you will be blushing knowing that this message is for you. All my love,
—Nick Lesher

To: Dad
Happy Birthday and Happy Father's Day, Dad. Wish I could be there with you, but have to start medical school residency today- since your other daughter is providing the grandkids, I figure I'm responsible for your retirement. I love you, Melissa
—Melissa Bentley

To: Aunt Lu & Uncle Rob & Friends from Family Network
Thanks for making attending this show a family tradition. Who would've guessed we'd be ordering tickets from a hospital bed this year? Surviving ovarian cancer is only possible with supportive friends and family, and good jokes. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
—Julianne Brand

To: My husband, Fred
After 39 years, you are finally done with school. Happy retirement from Lane Tech, the largest school in the state. Looking forward to many new adventures in our life. Love, Jan
—Janice Glure

To: Ericka and Joe
Congratulations and Thanks, My grandson is presious
—Sharon Miller

To: Mom and Dad
Dad, you wouldn't be Dad without Mom, and Mom you wouldn't have gray hairs if it wasn't for us kids. Thanks for all the love, laughter and joy you've surrounded me in. Happy Father's day from Colorado...
—Kovas Lapsys

To: Dad
Happy Birthday & Father's Day to the only concertina-playing, sign-making guy in Perryville, Arkansas. Sending love from Miami.
—Jessica & Chris Curtis

To: Michael
Happy anniversary to my wonderful fiance. Only 459 days until I become your wife and life partner.
—Kristine Kilpatrick

To: Daddy and Sam
Congratulations on your recent marriage. I wish you much happiness and I promise not to call Sam, "Mom."
—Shannon Humphreys

To: Pop
Happy Birthday to Pop in Bayonne, New Jersey. We are looking forward to camping with you at Letchworth this summer. Love your grandsons Daniel & Eric
—Daniel & Eric Pfalzer

To: Perry
I am thankful for the ever lasting gift of love, respect, hope and adventure that we share with each other on our 8th anniversary.
—Suzy Leopold

To: Chris
I had such a great watching "A Prarie Home Companion" with you. It felt like we were sitting through another show like the one we saw in Phoenix. Hey, Garrison...when are you coming back to Arizona??
—Andrew Puccino

To: Jeff
Happy First Father's Day to "my sweet, sweet old someone": our hero, a man worthy of being called "Daddy." We are your biggest fans. Love, "your girls"
—Melanie and Megan Leidy

To: Kendrick and Donna
Happy Almost Anniversary. Thanks for giving us kids lots of ketchup. We're all much better for it. Happy Father's day too. I love you both.
—Susan Derby

To: Mr & Mrs Andy Kohl
Congratulations Karen & Andy, on your wedding today (June 17th)! Family and friends all celebrating with you tonight, near Ravinia, and wish you all our love.
—Lee & Pam Walther

To: Chuck Wood
Duluth Sundays and loud Lake Wobegon. Two decades of tradition carries on. Thanks papa for being you. Oh, I fly better than mosquitoes on the bike!
—Mars Wood

To: Mom
Happy 84th birthday, Mom. You are one of the last true examples of a lady full of grace, poise, and generosity. Thank you for showing us the way. Eternal love, Mitch and Janice
—Mitch Lewis