A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Garrison Keillor
Have been listening to your show for several years now. Also went to one of your live shows in NYC in Dec, which made for the best holiday season I've had in recent years. Keep up the great work!
—Viktor Lough

To: Granny
It was so nice to have you in St. Louis for the show--next time we'll have to be sure to have your opera glasses with us!
—Katie Holt

To: Art and Trudy
Wishing Art a speedy recovery from surgery and a quick return to having Ketchup on your Carp!
—Don and Kathie Buckley

To: Mark
My son, my shining star. Clean the cat box, do your homework, then go out and have the fearless and brilliant life you're meant to have. I'm so glad we have you. Your dad is smiling down from Heaven. Love, Mom
—Susan Finck

To: Anna, Josh, Mary, Martha & Sarah
We are celebrating our 25th anniversary with Mr. Keillor -- don't wait up for us we're having a late dinner at Estia's!
—Randolph Jordan

To: Armand Lucas (Dad)
Hey, Dad. Hope the weather in Cleveland is better than it is here. I promise to call sometime when I'm not trying to get money. Speaking of money...
—Jonathan Lucas

To: Denny
Hey, get off the couch and get into the kitchen to do the dishes - and don't forget to kiss the cook!
—Carol Mathias (mah-thigh-us)

To: Nicholas Eden
Happy 4th birthday Nichol-pickle! I wish we could be there to celebrate with you, but Buffalo is far too chilly this time of year for a dainty princess such as myself. Love, Princess Claire, Cousin Sarah, Aunt Julie and Uncle Chris
—Claire Reifschneider

To: Elizabeth
Elizabeth, Do like your sisters say and Go For It with me. Love Tom
—Tom Wendle

To: Tom
Happy Birthday! Have an extra scoop of ice cream...just because you can.
—Bess & Ben Cravy

To: My dearest Laura
Your life of 12 years which ended in December was way too short. Neuroblastoma took you away but we're going to do our darndest to help with a cure for this cancer.
—Mara Stiles

To: Joe in Ely
Let’s canoe the Boundary Waters same time this year. That solstice trip last June was a great time to maximize use of Minnesota summer daylight!
—Tom Morris

To: Ginny Pruetzel
Happy Birthday to Ginny Pruetzel. The best Aunt in the world.
—judy tornatore

To: Larry and Phyllis Lawson
Mom and Dad, happy 46th Anniversary. We know it's not quite the same as sharing a taco in San Diego, but we hope your enjoying the show. Love, your 3 sons, 2 daughter in-laws and 5 grandchildren.
—Tim Lawson

To: Robin and Alan
Thanks for the tickets to this show, and all the Thai noodles I could ever want! -Love always, Lee
—Lee Weinberger

To: Mandy Maple
I love you and I know you will be a great mother.
—Mark Maple

To: Emma Kregor
Happy 88th birthday. We hope you are inside now listening to the show and not outside shoveling snow.
—Barry & Theresa Wood

To: Debby and Martin Berg
For the St. Louis Show 1-20-07 To the Bergs of San Antone Its icy and cold But don't fret and be Blue This usually happens to us us in St.Lou Wish you were here sittin' in the pew! The U. City Fullers
—Dennis Fuller

To: Mom and Dad
I thought you'd like to know that when I got up this morning, for the first time since starting college, I made my bed.
—Anna Krause

To: Amanda Perry
Amanda, Perseverance and hard work has earned you the college of your dreams. Congratulations on your acceptance to Middlebury! Our love will be with you always. Dad, Mom & Emily
—Michael Perry

To: Chris and Emily
Happy First Anniversary from Papa-san and Mama-san. The cats took over your bedroom at home and have been caught playing cards and sipping jasmine tea.
—Randal Storm

To: Marie Barth
Happy Birthday Marie Barth from your lovable son-in-law Charlie. Yup, Charlie. Debbie and Christina send their love.
—Charles Plummer

To: Mark Finck
To my son, my brilliant shining star: clean the cat box, do your homework, and have the fearless and fabulous life you are meant to have. Love, Mom and your Dad who's watching proudly from Heaven
—Susan Finck

To: Kelly, Dave, and Diane
Thanks for a wonderful week of ice and huddling to keep warm after the storm. Diane, while we’re gone, can you do the dishes?
—Andy Huff

To: Michael and Lynnette Watts
Michael and Lynnette, Can't believe you bought me tickets to this show and you're letting me marry your daughter. So far, so good. Best, Mike
—Mike Marquard

To: Doris "Granny D" Haddock
Happy 97th Birthday to a woman who still is going strong with her beliefs. The country loves you Granny and we need you more than ever now. The People of New Hampshire and the USA
—Susan Hocking

To: Jennifer in Tampa
Sorry you missed the snow. We're here. Hope you're listening.
—John Kelly

To: Ms. Brenny
I'm sorry we weren't able to see the show together this weekend -- if it's any conciliation, Garrison was much funnier last week. Hope to see YOU soon.
—Anthony Pafford

To: Elliot
Hope your stay in Montreal was not too cold for you.Hope also you had a good flight back to warmer weather. Larry
—Larry Kearney

To: SSG Michael Joines
To My Old Soldier in the Sand . . . . Sorry, but the $20 you told me to play blackjack with did like they say . . . it's staying in Vegas! Be safe and come home soon so that what happens in Vegas comes home and into our bank account! I love you! MIB
—Jackie Joines

To: Theo and Emil
Report cards come home next week--we're hoping for some good news. Much love, Mom and Dad
—Katrina Stierholz

To: Mark Wall
Happy Anniversary! It's been a wonderful year. I so enjoy our time together ~ especially weekends ~ and look forward to exploring the world with you! Love,
—lisa wall