A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: MIKE CARLSON
HEY MICHAEL JOHN, YOUR 4.0 GPA GOT YOU INTO A GREAT LAW SCHOOL AND WE'RE PROUD OF YOU...LOVE FROM GRANDMA AND GRANDPA IN ANOKA
—RAY CARLSON

To: Nice Guy from April 13
Nice Guy from April 13, We met at the Prairie Home Companion show in St. Paul on Friday, April 13. You were with your friend; I was alone. As you said, it was a "very enjoyable evening." But we were both so polite we didn't cross the line and actually introduce ourselves! I wish we had and wish we'd gone out for coffee to continue the conversation. It's not too late. Go to myspace.com/BonnieLakeWobegon to connect. We're reminded again and again that life is short. Let's enjoy it! I hope to hear from you.
—Bonnie LakeWobegon

To: Rosie and Coreen
A big Shout Out to my big and little sisters, Rosie and Coreen. Once a Lauderdale Girl always a Lauderdale Girl! Love, Lorie
—Lorie Berg

To: Sharon Shirley
Happy Birthday Mom! Who is turning the be 80 on July 7th and would prefer that no one know her age, oops! Love you, your three kids.
—Serena Potter

To: Howard Messerman
Dad, Happy 65th Birthday! You've never been judgemental even though most decisions I've made in life have been completely nuts. It's a quality I hope to bring to my daughters as well. Thanks for your continued support!
—Jeff Messerman

To: Madeline Arriola
Happy Birthday to our little sis. We can't believe it been fourteen years you been here with us. Love Your Brother, Sister,and Parents
—Samuel Arriola

To: Robert Shaw
Dear GK, Well I like the movie that you did with the actors.The Prairie Home Companion. Well my birthday is this Wednesday. I turned 35 yrs old.My birthday is in May 2nd.I am a ham operator & in the civil air patrol.
—Robert Shaw

To: Helen Halpert
You once forbade my proposing marriage on the radio. I’ll risk going public now to thank you for 20 years with the best imaginable wife, mother and Superior Court judge.
—Alan Zarky

To: Toni and Kim
Thanks for the tickets to the Columbus show. I got to put another bird on my life list, one that was very tall and sang a good baritone; I have been listening to him for many years, and finally got a glimpse of him. And they all came South for my Birthday on May 1. Thanks to all you handsome boys and pretty ladies who performed for my birthday. It was so sweet of you to visit. Now all ya'll come on up on the porch and we'll all have some sweet tea and peach cobbler, and maybe tell a story or two ...
—Pat Blankenship

To: Joey O'Brien
I'm just sending this because I know you wanted your name to be heard all over the radio. I love you, Bro.
—Nathan O'Brien

To: Dennis Schmidt
Happy 47th Birthday dad! You are a Very kind and loving dad, i could not ask for a better one! Love Always, Andrea Ann
—Andrea Schmidt

To: Bobby Jones
Just wanted to say I had the most wonderful time with you in L.A. this past week and we even got to catch the PHC show while we were together. Looking forward to the weekend of June 8 for the live show at the Greek. Kisses to you.
—Linda Doss

To: Richard Lambley
Happy 60th birthday to our genial and bearded father. Hope you enjoy your new new ice cream maker.
—Rosemary, David and Ruth Lambley

To: Madelaine Lane
Congratulations from mom and dad upon your graduation from Law school! Just think honey...with one sister already a doctor and another sister a policewoman we can tell the neighbors that we have one daughter that can lock 'em up, one who can patch 'em up and now...one that can set 'em free! Love you! Mom and Dad
—Thomas Lane

To: Amy Tinsman
To my favorite little sister (and my only little siter) I love you and I can't wait to see you! Only four more weeks! Love, Kels
—Kelsey Tinsman