A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Granpa Crissman
thanks for the dog. He's doing well coping with the transition from the farm to the big city, and only pees in the house sometimes. Much love.
—Penny & Pablo Rajczyk ("ray-sick")

To: karren
happy 35th anniversery. I got the best, you got the rest
—ben ford

To: Bob & Rosalie
Happy Birthday Dad in Windy Poufing Harbour! PLUS ~ Happy 60th Anniversary Mom & Dad - we'll go back to Moody Church where it all began!!!!!!
—Sandra Anderson

To: Glenniss
Happy Birthday Dad in Windy Poufing Harbour! PLUS ~ Happy 60th Anniversary Mom & Dad - we'll go back to Moody Church where it all began!!!!!!
—Sandra Anderson

To: Jenny Root
Hello - Today is Jenny Root's 40th Birthday - she is at your show this afternoon... Please say hi and happy birthday to her from her brother-in-law - Dave Dullnig from San Antonio... Thanks.
—dave dullnig

To: Patrick
Hi Patrick in Milwaukee! Wish you were with us but we only had 3 tickets. Glad you went to the fish fry last night. xoMom
—mom hermanson

To: Beth, Brian, Joey, & Emmett
Grandpa & Grandpa from Kohler, WI are looking forward to spend the coming weekend (Apr.20-22)in Minneapolis with the proud parents of Joey & Emmett (the cutest guys in the world) who came from Guatemala. Can't believe we got tickets for the show.
—Mom & Dad (Dick & Kathy) Wells

To: Esther Dick
Happy 93th birthday to Mom Esther of Sterling, Colorado. She will be 93 years young on Earth Day April 22 and because of her love of nature and her hard work she still sports one of the best gardens in Logan County, Colorado.
—Maggie, Sharon& Mark Klein

To: Justin
we're here with Jenny and it's almost spring! have a good time in Fayetteville. hope you and Carl get your wild turkey.
—Doug and Judy Rope

To: Rutgers Women's Basketball Team
To the Rutgers Women's Basketball team. You are truly heroes and role models for the young girls of today. Thank you for showing everyone what a class act you are. I'm just sorry that I don't have a daughter to send to Rutgers! Bless you all.
—Carol Yates

To: Andrea White
Well, Andrea, now that you're 40 you're a legitimate adult and you're even older than Jack Benny was when he died. [Oh! I forgot you won't know who that is!] Happy Birthday!
—Steve White

To: Beth
Happy Belated Birthday. I hope your 26th was good one, even though it was Easter.
—Charles Dunlap

To: Tonya
To my sweetheart in Apple Valley from Oberursel, Germany. I miss you so much and I am looking forward to my next trip to share a cup of hot chocolade -and lots of cuddling time.
—Torsten Linz

To: Kate
Darling Kate, you've just begun your tour with Frigg and I miss you already. Let me know when you're coming through Denver and I'll meet you at the airport anytime. -- Chris
—Chris Lyke

To: Ruby Allen
Happy 50th Anniversary to my lovely wife. As we sang 50 years ago: "We'll build a sweet little nest Somewhere in the west And let the rest of the world go by"
—Jerry Allen

To: Denise O'Brien
The three things mothers never say: "Let me smell that shirt--it's good for another week." "I think a cluttered bedroom is a sign of creativity." "You're right. I'm wrong." I love you, mom!
—Nathan O'Brien

To: Heniz
Hello to the best husband in the world. I miss you and can't wait for you to come home. Be safe out there. i love you
—Becky Reindorf

To: All Listening Family and Friends
We’re not kidding this time, we really are pregnant. We’ve already received name ideas from Aunt Jane: "Esther" or "Chester" depending on the gender.
—Nicky Mathieu Nate Sylvester

To: Pam OBrien
Is it cliche to say that every year I know you, you become more lovely in my eyes? If it is, then a cliche, is a good way, to say what you mean, and mean what you say. I could love no one as much as I love you.
—Thom OBrien

To: Ritva
We will be at the 4/28 show celebrating 5 happy years of marriage. Jake says that's not bad out of 47 years.
—Jake Wisenall

To: Garrison Keillor
I enjoyed your article in the Sunday Mpls. Trib, on the pleasures of walking about outside, something I do myself. The world is fascinating!
—jeannine zetah

To: Tim
I wish it weren't raining and the baby fussed less so we could enjoy our new town more. Sorry to bog you down, but we're well worth it.
—Amy Gilliam

To: Michael the Poet
Wu- I miss you and I don't know how to find you. Losing you is my biggest regret. -Tracy
—Tracy Rice

To: Jenny
Happy 40th Birthday Jenny from the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association!
—John, Alene and Tracye at OCDLA

To: Richard & Christine Hefte
Dad-- Fifty years ago you heard her say "I Do" on that sweltering day April 22, 1957 at Bruflat Lutheran in Portland, North Dakota. If you can't hear her now, it's time for the hearing aid. Happy Anniversary from your four daughters, Carrie, Rachel, Barbara and Sarah. Hope you enjoy the April 14th show from nosebleed section! See you in the car!
—Sarah Hefte

To: Mike Bradish
Happy 60th birthday! I know you'll hear this because you tape the show every week! Sorry about all the ribbing this week. Hope this shout out makes up for it.
—Stacey Weid

To: Garrison Keillor
My husband, Marty and I met you in St. Louis this past January.We were staying at the same hotel as you and met you in the lobby Sunday after your previous night's show.I just wanted to let you know, that you made our day brighter. My husband just received the diagnosis of lung cancer for the second time in five years.Feb. 6th he had the surgery to remove 1/2 his lung. He is doing well, but to meet you in the lobby, was the best gift he could have received.Thank you for a very special show and of course, the morning after...a handshake fromyou, someone we both respect and enjoy. Thank you. From, Cathy and Marty Martinek
—Cathy Martinek

To: SUSAN
Birthday greetings on April 17 to BIG RED in Montreal. Sorry we overlooked your eighteenth twenty-two years ago.
—BOPPA BABA

To: Mom
Happy 73rd birthday Mom! You're a wonderful teacher, but if you don't retire now, those preschoolers will do you in.
—Janis Paulson

To: Manny & Frances Smith
Mom and Dad, Two more wonderful parents we could not have had. Congratulations on your 60th wedding anniversary, April 20. We love you, Francine, Allen, Ellen, Amy and Nancy.
—Francine Rizzotto