A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Elizabeth
Happy Birthday Lizzie.
—Molly Schroader

To: Jim
Jim, happy 30th. I knew your friends were wrong! Love Deb
—Deb Pfiffner

To: Pop
Hope everthing is going well on your trip to New England. Checked on Nanny, She's doing fine,nothing Insurance won't cover. Chris
—chris duncan

To: Laura & Erin
David & Lucia - Back from France - Hope you both have great summers!
—David Bacon

To: Grampa Geoff
Thanks to Grampa Geoff for watching baby Caitlin so we could catch the show. Please don't kill the keg.
—josh and jen buchet

To: Ron Leving
(for the May 30/31 show): Happy 80th Dad! Just say the word and Chezz and I will try to keep up with you on your next weekly 30-mile bicycle ride.
—Jeff Leving

To: My fellow Chopin fan A.P. in Helsinki
My friend, I am enjoying a beautiful time in the garden with Chopin in my head. Hopefully you can hear it too. And thank you for the Pleiades.
—Carolyn Henry-Johanson

To: JANER ELDRIDGE
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO A NEWLY MINTED NONAGENERIAN, AND OUR FAVORITE UNITARIAN CHOIR DIRECTOR. KEEP ON CODUCTING! FROM YOUR FRIENDS JOE AND ANNE
—JOSEPH GIUS

To: David
Happy anniversary - it has been a wonderful year - full of adventure! Cheers to us!
—Stephanie Duncombe

To: Lt .Geoffrey Guinnup
It was good to have you home for two weeks from the 10th Cavalry. When you get back to you new post in Iraq, remember to send us your new address. Miss you already. From Dad & Mom
—David R. Guinnup

To: Out There Family & Friends
We're proud to say we're the Ketchup Board's demographic! Love and hugs to Kevin, Stephen and Jack!
—Phil and Nell Ero

To: G k
Hi I was sorry to hear about your brother, if he was asgood as you he was good. Robert Norwich Uk 44 01603 749561
—Robert Young

To: Kathleen McCawley
Hello Ms. McCawley from your Lakeview Elementary students (Portsmouth, VA). We know you wish we were there. Try to have a good time without us.
—Sally Harrell

To: Kirsten Corbett
To a wonderful, loving sister. Happy Birthday!
—Sabina Rogers

To: Jay Briar
To our friend for 15 years, celebrating your bachelor party with Garrison here at Wolf Trap -- we are so glad you finally found the one to share your life with.
—Moshe Cohen

To: Carlos
Your friends and colleagues at NSF Chemistry wish you a speedy recovery from the surgical truck that's scheduled to hit you Tuesday. Enjoy the Wolf Trap performance!
—Kelsey Cook

To: Anne
To my wife and best friend, happy anniversary. Each year you grow more beautiful.
—Anthony Mucchetti

To: Anne Langford
We've got the makings of a fine Norwegian Salsa -- Lutefisk pureed with jalapeno -- and will bring it to D.C. for the party at your place.
—Bruce Langford

To: Anne Langford
For your cool eye, green mindset, and D.C. sensibilities, we love you, Babe, and wish you a happy birthday--even though we're from Minnesota.
—Sharon Babcock

To: Aaron
I had no idea what I was getting myself into, three kids and a dog...but these have been the happiest ten years of my life. Happy Anniversary.
—Jen Curtis

To: Old Soldiers
"year after year, those old men disappear. Soon no one will march there at all" -- Give thanks to our soldiers - old and new - and honor the memory of those old men [who] disappear, and all those whom we love but see no longer.
—Sara Moomaw

To: Robyn Wilkinson
Hello from Wolf Trap,Robyn, Kelly and Brooke. Your mother brought in some Kahlua, the first time since her last Kingston Trio concert. I don't approve, but there it is
—Tom Wilkinson

To: Eli, Cody, and Dad
Have fun in Embarrass, Wisconsin with the mosquitoes while Mom is here with me in Washington DC at Wolf Trapp, and she is not leaving until she meets Obama.
—Zoe Berman

To: Pearl Mansbach
Pearl, You're sitting on Bob's lunch, can you please stand up a moment. (live show, May 23, 2009).
—Bob Mansbach

To: Dennis
Hope you're enjoying the horse show in NY. We are enjoying the same, but from the rear end. I really could use a raise.
—Maureen Kosch

To: Steve Anders
Happy 50th Birthday, Dad! Prairie Home Companion - a great way to celebrate! We love you!
—Jacqueline, Elissa, Brett, and Jenna Anders

To: Chuck Wocken
To Stearns County Parks Director Chuck Wocken (that's pronounced, "WO-ken," as in "WO-begon"), don't trip on the Lake Wobegon Trail. (http://www.co.stearns.mn.us/1465.htm)
—Steve Anderson

To: Robert Jameson
Happy 60th birthday daddy!! We love you very much! We hope that you are having a great time! Love, "Your Little Eggs" Kerry and Krissy p.s. we love you too mom!
—Kristine Jameson-Smith

To: Jennie
I miss you so much, but I'll be back in 77 days. Hold in there, and the show's a lot more fun in audience than on the radio. love
—Casey Crisman-Cox

To: Jody and Dr. Olena Lambert
To brother Jody and his lovely wife Dr. Olena, thanks for putting the 'fun' in dysfunctional! Your sissie, Joanie
—Joanie Lambert

To: Nichole
I know it's a little late, but Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy the show, because these tickets were the best I could do on such short notice.
—Matt Bartlett

To: Emily Santarsiero
hallo amalie am tayping laike thais baecause aits vaery caool laove yaou! =)
—Gunjan Saxena

To: Jim
Happy Birthday Jim! We are at the May 25 performance at the Filene Center enjoying the show! Much love now and always. Susan
—Susan Antoon

To: Muniza Rafi
Muniza you are the best wife and Rafi loves you a lot
—Shoaib Rafi

To: Robert Houle
Happy birthday to dad on what would have been his 87th birthday. Our seats for this show are good and his is better.
—Katie and Roland Houle

To: Becky Fulcher
Back at Wolf Trap again ... to my sunshine, thanks for a wonderful first year of marriage. Remember, they're not challenges, they're opportunities.
—Charles Fulcher

To: Benjamin & Madeline
Sure is great to have come from Illinois to Virginia to celebrate our 43rd wedding anniversary with our Grandchildren here at Wolf Trap in the Logue Section. Our son and Daughter in Law are on the lawn behind us! Pat & David
—Davud Oelrich

To: jim
I know you like Garrison Keillor but Thank you for sitting in the front row to listen to Elvs Costello...and Tom Rush...it was the best...
—KATHLEEN CURRAN

To: Sadie
Einstein Wrote: "Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. THAT'S relativity." Marriage, a baby, and a house in one year! It feels, at once, as if it's been a lifetime or a second. Happy Anniversary my love.
—Brevin Balfrey-Boyd

To: John P. Floyd
Happy 77th birthday, Dad! Yours is a lucky age, doubly so for a 6'6" Gemini, especially when you consider what NOT celebrating your birthday means!
—John Floyd

To: Carol
Eating Powder Milk Biscuits gave this shy person the strength to marry you, 27 years ago this weekend (May 22). Happy Anniversary!!
—Mark Pugh

To: My Plurk Buddies
A big Plurk greeting from Atropos to all his Plurk buddies, especially Kat!
—David O'Donnell

To: Maynard
To our father, gone eight years this week, from your four boys, whose hearts break every day. May we meet again, some glorious day, upon the distant bank of the River Jordan.
—Chris Lev

To: Bruce Crumpton
To PopPop and Grandma Ann from William and Alison. Wish you were here, we are having a great time at the show tonight.
—Bill Gerhard

To: Jack & Ryan
Good night. Brush your teeth, put on your pajamas, untie Aunt Mary & go to bed!
—Patrick & Susan Moore

To: Suzanne
Welcome back from the Trucker and Traveler's Ministry at Breezewood, Pennsylvania. We know you were a hit with your golden tennis shoes and matching outfits.
—Dan Davis

To: Cousin Bill (Bonner)
Happy birthday to Bill and greetings to his wife Kathy from cousin Lorie in New Palestine, Indiana. See, I knew I could catch you at the "Wolf Trap!"
—Lorie Finch

To: Amy McKeown (phonetic: Ma Q In)
To the love of my life. Celebrating our 1 year anniversary at the show tonight. (May 23, 2009 - Wolftrap)
—Keith McKeown

To: Maria Shouse
Hi to Oma in Tacoma,WA from your granddaughters Kirsten and Sabina and your daughter Sue
—Sue Rogers

To: Joyce
Happy 50th Birthday to my Boosha. From your husband Michael- the guy who was your waiter half-a-lifetime ago and still recommends the blu cheese dressing.
—Michael Szuflita

To: Peg Michels
To Peg Michels, St Paul: Here we are at Wolftrap, Peg, for our annual Garrison-fix. A big howl from the wild woods of Virginia (insert howl here). Melinda, Bob and friends
—Melinda Patrician

To: Rick Gunzel
Happy birthday to my little brother, Rick Gunzel. You will always be younger than me, but I will always be taller than you. Love, Sister.
—Lucia Gunzel

To: Larry Branch
Banana and mayonnaise sandwiches; baseball on the radio; southern, country roads; and A Prairie Home Companion - a few of my favorite things that will always remind me of you, Dad. I love you and Happy 58th Birthday!!
—Karly Branch

To: larry fose
To Larry from Marj Happy 26th wedding anniversary from one shy person to another. Pass the Powdermilk biscuits.
—marjorie fose

To: Jamie Murray
Thank you for trading Crater Lake for the Nation's Capital to marry me again a year ago. Signed your loving first and fourth husband.
—Dean Murray

To: Emanuelle
No, Holly Bibble did not leave her autobiography in the hotel room. Do you think she knows?
—Mommy and Donnie Servetnick Kaplan

To: Amy of San Antonio
A trifecta of congratulations! All in one week she is celebrating the attainment of a doctorate in psychology from George Mason University, a birthday, and her 15th year of marriage to her husband, Chris. Congratulations! Happy Birthday! And at least he takes the garbage down to the curb!
—Chris Mauthe

To: Bryan and Chris
To my above average sons in Cold Spring and Plymouth, MN, I'll see you in July!!! Love from Mom
—Laurie Larson

To: Mom and Dad
To Mom and Dad in Kansas City: Greetings to you from Wolf Trap. Love, Your Sweet Babboo!
—Leah Bellinger

To: Rick
To the best husband in town: hope you are enjoying your birthday present, did I win the award for best gift? If so, don't tell your mother! Looking foward to spending many more birthdays together!!!
—Krista Gunzel

To: steve friedman
what a perfect birthday present! you are the love of my life.
—cathy friedman

To: meredyth byrd
hey mer! i'm so glad we can hang out and npr together. i hope you had a great birthday and congrats on the teaching job in the fall. love austin
—austin cooper

To: karen mccarthy
hey mom! hope you had the happiest mother's day! i've met your kids and you deserve it. hope you are enjoying your "proper seats" at wolf trap. love, your daughter, austin
—austin cooper

To: Ann McKee
Congratulations on your 34th anniversary at Wolf Trap!
—Barbara Parker

To: Rod & Hilde
The Eagle is coming home, The Princess is at the gym. The Tall one is getting married and taking The Bride with him. Have Fun!
—Michael, Trick, Biff, Kara Overman

To: Elyse Badamy
Happy Birthday to an awesome woman, mentor and friend. Be safe out there on the road and don't forget your placards. :)
—Chris Lopez

To: Yvonne
Live From Wolf Trap in honor of your birthday. The key word, being "live" after half a century! From your loving husband.
—Bernie Murphy

To: Alinda Guynes and Sumpter
Congradulations on a great year in DC. Alinda, you'll make the best Dr. ever. Sumpter, great job at Georgetown, you'll be one of the good lawyers. Rmember, we're here for any non financial support you may need.
—Lucy and Jim McGowin

To: Diana
I am so happy that you are going to be my wife! We are on the right path!
—chad ingold

To: Jenny
May 28th St Louis MO: "Can you believe it's been 9 years and two wonderful boys since we got married? Your lapse in judgment turned out to be my happily ever after."
—Darrell Barber

To: Sophia Peaslee
Good luck at Bowdoin Sophia! Your mother, father and brother Daniel look forward to you visiting us in Budapest this summer.
—Robert Peaslee

To: Stosh and Tina
Both turned sixty, second grandchild on the way, hope your enjoying our gift from Christmas Day.
—Chris and Sonia Delaquito

To: Gail Weaver
We hope you have a great time on your trip and enjoy the show in St Louis on May 30th!! We love you from all your Kids
—Brantley & Mike Houlihan

To: abby & neil davis
congratulations on your wedding day 5-15-09 from mom and dad.
—jeff martin

To: Lee
Wave, Garrison, wave! We're up on the Wolftrap lawn celebrating Lee's birthday. Second year in a row we've spent it with you. Life is grand!
—Mark Phillips

To: Kynn (sounds like Ken)
Happy 59th birthday and 38th wedding anniversary! Lets do this again next year! Love you always!!
—Jack Wilson

To: Will, Maddie, & Tucker
PHC #6 at Wolf Trap 2009! i cannot wait to howl like a wolf! I love our Sunday morning biscuits (powder milk, of course) and listening to PHC with you! love, br
—Brandi Cummings

To: Paul Melby
Birthday wishes to my husband who is a good Norwegian spending his birthday with Prairie Home Companion! Too bad the in-laws are here too... ** Attending May 22nd performance at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA
—Beth Melby

To: Ann Brown
Happy Brithday. It is a long way to travel from Norwich UK to Vienna VA to celebrate a 65th Birthday!
—Jerry Brown

To: Pat and Willy McCutcheon
A very happy Iowan 50th anniversary on the 22nd of May. Your family loves and appreciates you.
—Your Daughter's Son