September 7, 2008 - September 13, 2008
The most recent week's greetings, Sunday through Saturday, are posted here in descending order. Scroll down to see previous days. Reach out and touch someone! Send your own greeting»
September 13, 2008
To: Sara Graffeo (Sarabutt)
Happy, Happy 13th Birthday sweetheart! You have embarked on your teenagehood and I have embarked on worrying about you even more. WE love you my darling daughter!
—Launie Graffeo
September 12, 2008
To: Mom and Everyone in Beaufort
Thanks to all of my friends and teachers in Beaufort, South Carolina! Thanks for helping me make my Dream Possible! I am Great! Write me!
—Benjamin Bailey
September 11, 2008
To: Mark Stanford a.k.a. "Big Daddy"
My Dear Friend, You brought joy to my life with endless laughter and a love of all things with butterfat. I will think of you every time I smell coconut or open an umbrella in the wind. I will miss you in the years to come.
—Andrea Zanetti
To: Garrison
Keep on , keep on entertainig us! You are my weekend delight!
—Lauren Trent
September 9, 2008
To: Steve
I'm so sad that Jerry Reed has passed, but I like to think that he and Chet Atkins are having a great session up in heaven right about now...
—Aileen Joines
September 8, 2008
To: Norma Sue Hackl
A special happy birthday to Norma "Suzi" Hackl on Sept. 16th. She has given her life to the chidren of the Bloomington/Normal, IL area to enrich their lives with learning and books. She is an authority on Beatrix Potter and her life history. Please let her know that she is a very special person!
—Karen Hunt
September 7, 2008
To: Diana
Happy 51st birthday, my love! Now that our children are away to college, we'll have more time to celebrate!
—John Songy
To: Diane Radcliffe
Happy Birthday from Tarpon Cove! Your guidance, energy, and love have transformed our pretty good place into the way above average community we proudly share!
—Doris Thornton
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Each week's greetings will be collected and posted with that week's broadcast in the archive, and may be selected to be read on the air. To see your greeting, go to "Old Shows" and find the week you submitted it.
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