Greetings
September 27, 2008 - October 4, 2008
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October 4, 2008




To: Frank
I can't believe we've been apart for ten years- it seems like two lifetimes. I can't wait to be your wife again, and forever. I'm so glad we found each other again, darling.
—Laura Leland



To: Garrison Keillor's Prarie Home Companion Crew
Your program tonight was exceptional and very politically timely. Congratulations. Guy Noir was especially funny; we laughed all the way through. Now back to the program....
—Pat & Wyll Treusch



To: Melissa Gamette
All the folks at the Bozeman Yoga Center wish Melissa Gamette good luck in her marathon in St Paul tomorrow.
—Ed Scheterlak



To: Dan
To my wonderful husband on our first anniversary. Every week when we dance to the opening song, I am thankful that we met in Minnesota.
—E Adelman



To: Katie
Congratulations, honey! We survived the first 26 hours of marriage. Now let's go dig in to some meatloaf.
—Bill Martens

October 3, 2008




To: Joanna
I'm as full of love, hope and excitement tonight as I was 2 years ago with a ring hidden in my pocket. Happy Anniversary!
—Andy Dhaliwal



To: Matt
As pleasant as it is to be listening to this you need to get up and do what needs to be done. APHC will be there next week, homework is here today.
—Matthew Mortimer

October 2, 2008




To: Mary Helen
Remember those sleepovers back in the fifties when we sneaked out of my bedroom window to go play in the cemetery? We're still having fun!
—Janet Eitreim



To: Judy & Ken
Happy Anniversary! Your marriage must have been made in heaven, but so are thunder and lightning.
—Karen Nelson



To: Lee and Jo Ann Poeppe
Congratulations Mom and Dad Poeppe of Anita, Iowa from your daughter Michelle for selling the egg laying facility! You are no longer parents to 195,000 thousands of chickens--egg salad might actually sound good again.
—Michelle Egan

October 1, 2008




To: Pam Dimick
Pam, Happy birthday and anniversary! Thanks for a wonderful 15 years of you putting up with me (and my two hour time out on Saturday nights). I love you - Lets try for 15 more! Marion
—Marion Dimick

September 30, 2008




To: Anthony Palmatier
Hope your cold is all gone and your feeling better. Love, Katybug
—Katy Palmatier



To: Anthony Palmatier
HAPPY BIRTHDAY... I KNOW YOU DIDNT THINK YOU WOULD MAKE IT THIS FAR...LOL.. ALWAYS YOURS.. KATYBUG
—Katy Palmatier



To: Will Rogers
Please remember that November 4th (election day) is Will Rogers 129th birthday, born November 4, 1879.
—Neva Kegley

September 29, 2008




To: Grandpas Smith & Farmer
Proud Grandparents of Baby Farmer, we've decided on a name for our little Boy! Garrison, after our favorite radio show host. That's right! We've even bought little red socks for him just like his namesake's! Love, Andrea & Evan
—Andrea Smith-Farmer

September 28, 2008




To: George and Mary Dirolf
Hello mom and dad happy 30th anniversary from Chris Matt and Maria. Also thanks for putting up with me for 24 years of it. Much love.
—Christopher Dirolf



To: Nathan
Thanks for traveling all the way from Oregon to St. Paul with me to cross off one of the "Things to Do Before I Turn 30". Now I just need to learn the guitar and Spanish by next Saturday...
—Jessi Willard

September 27, 2008




To: Dan
To my sweet midwestern husband Dan on our first anniversary. Thank goodness A Prairie Home Companion convinced me to to go to college in Minnesota!
—E Adelman
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