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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
June 9, 2012 - June 15, 2013
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June 9, 2012 - June 15, 2013
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»
June 15, 2013
To: Rachel Nagorsky
Happy birthday little bear. Love Gary.
—Gary Owen
To: John
Happy 49th birthday ! the last 22 of your first 49 are only the beginning!
—Courtney Goldbach
To: Robin
Greetings to Robin, my lovely wife of 25 years. I'm in Seattle and all she got was this inexpensive yet heartfelt radio callout from the host of A Prarie Home Companion!
—Tom Moskal
To: Cari Brady
Cari we can't wait for you to come home from college. We can't wait to meet "the Boyfriend". Tell him not to worry we think he will pass all of the tests with flying colors. Love aunt Sherri and Uncle John
—Sherri Brady
To: To our parents- Reba, Keith, Mary, George
How we wish you were here! We'll see you soon in the Rocky Mountains.
—Laura and Jacob Miller/McPherson
To: Jill Dvorkin
Greetings to my fabulous wife, Jill, who left her Norweigan-Lutheran family behind in Minnesota, and hitched with a marginally-nice Jewish boy from New York, to raise a Norweigan-Lutheran, marginally-nice Jewish family in Seattle. Happy Sixth Anniversary, Love, Dan
—Dan Dvorkin
To: Will Warner
Happy Fathers Day Dad with love from Becky in the audience in Seattle. Thanks for all the forced cultural appreciation including PHC on cassette during car trips throughout my youth. Wish you were here !
—Becky Warner
To: Lily Clifton
Congratulations on your graduation from Boston College! Mom and Dad look forward to your return to the left coast and are wondering if you'll have time to help your brother get through Wazzu.
—Patrick Mulcare
To: The Hellers, the Hwangs, and the Argonauts
To Evelyn and Andrea, sorry, no babies yet, but hopefully this will do. Pepper, be a dog. Good dog!
—Tom and Lily H
To: SPC Rory Martinez
So proud of our son serving in Afghanistan, can't wait for you to come home safely! Love from Mom and Grant
—Shelley and Grant Huntley
To: Stephen Stott
Happy Father's Day Dad. We look forward to seeing you and Mom over 4th of July to see the fireworks.
—Erin and Fred Gilbreth
To: Flamin' Joanie
What joy that you're bouncing around the Lake again with your best black lab companion and your new hip!
—Denise Tabor
To: Seattle Fire Dept and my wife Kris
Kudo's to Seattle's Finest for the safe and efficient evacuation of the Victoria Clipper last nite. Happy 36th Anniversary to my wife Kris. Thanks for getting PHC tickets instead of the Whale Watching Tour on the Victoria Clipper!! Love you more than ever, Mark
—Mark Hiraiwa
To: Dr. Ryan Gaalswyk
Congratulations, Ryan, on finally achieving the goal you've been working so hard for!! Enjoy the show!!
—Lynn Mertes
To: Don Jones
Happy retirement, Dad! If the walleye are not biting on Lake Vermilion, the salmon are running in Seattle. Love your daughter, Poopsie (or Evelyn Bozak)
—Evelyn Bozak
To: Leon Schilling
"The roar of the greasepaint, the smell of the crowd!" Happy Father's Day Daddy!! Thanks teaching us what live theater and good radio are all about. Love, CD & MC
—MariClaire Schilling
To: Dava Sobel
Happy Birthday from your brother and congratulations for being mentioned on the Writer's Almanac earlier today.
—Steve Sobel
To: Lynda
Happy (almost) 60th birthday Mom! Don't worry, we won't tell anyone. Oops! Oh well, now that everyone knows, can we have a party, or would you rather go to Disneyworld? Love, Jen and Lee.
—Jennifer Hunt
To: Alison Faulkner
Mom! Happy 55th birthday! This is your year! Thank you for treating us to Prairie Home Companion at le Chateue. Love Justin, Sara, Nathan, Haylie, and Sarah
—sarah rolfe
To: Phyllis
Looking forward to seeing you in a week. We'll have the rain ready.
—Alex Sutton
June 14, 2013
To: Steve Krauss
Happy birthday papa! Enjoy some stinky cheese and don't forget to share with the cats. Love, your son
—James Krauss
To: Shirley Morrison and Hinda Kipnis
Congratulations to my nonagenarian friends Shirley and Hinda who are starring in the new Norwegian (!) documentary film "Shirley and Hinda Take On Wall Street"! From your fellow Seattle Raging Granny, Karen.
—Karen Schneider
To: Michael, Robin, Adam, Tiffany, and the Kidos
From Seattle, I send love to my family in Oklahoma. And yes, Mom, I will hire you to design the exhibit, if you behave.
—Emily Hall
To: Linda Moore
Happy Birthday to our sister Linda, our favorite Twin-Citian. When are you coming to visit us in Bellingham? We have plenty of coffee shops for you.
—Dennis and Benita Moore
To: Jane
Happy birthday to my lovely wife Jane. You look just as young and beautiful as when we first met, which is probably why you still get carded for wine.
—Seth Howard
To: Duane and Eleanor Poole
Happy 60th anniversary and thanks for getting married on flag day so we almost never forget. Love from your grateful kids and grand kids
—Steve Poole
To: Mom and Dad
Hi Mom and Dad, our drive and move from Alaska, through Canada, Went Well. If the kids call, let them know. We think, we know where we left them and we'll leave next week to go look for them.. Having a great time Paul and Linda.
—Paul Sweeney
To: Mom and Dad
When I was 8, we saw this show and you learned I needed glasses when I couldn't see anyone on stage. 17 years later, I'm back. Thanks for all your love and for the glasses.
—Alison M
June 13, 2013
To: Pat and Jim Bland
Mom and Dad- Wishing you early happy 70th birthdays. Please make it to your birthday or we will really feel bad. Much Love. Your horrible children
—Mary Pat & Brad Bland
To: Karen
Thanks for seven wonderful years of marriage.
—Glen Braun
June 12, 2013
To: Ryan Cresswell
Happy 40th Birthday,to my lovely fiance Ryan. You are now of an age when a Canadian can say "Eh?" and sound dignified. Congratulations. Love, Amber
—Amber Taylor
To: Scott
I know we'd never miss a live Prairie Home Companion show, but after almost 16 years together let's make honest men of each other and get married today at the Woodland Park Zoo.
—Matt Ratzer
To: Robin Johnston
Happy 81st birthday, and enjoy the show at Ste. Michelle Winery ... which is appropriate, since you're a big fan of Garrison Keillor and of wine, though not necessarily in that order.
—Scot Johnston
June 10, 2013
To: John T. O'Leary
Happy 80th Birthday to Mr. John T. O'Leary, native of Leadville, Colorado, longtime listener to Prairie Home Companion.
—Charlene O'Leary Luke
To: John T. O'Leary
My older brother, John, has been listening to your show for a long time and he thoroughly enjoys it. I have listened to some of the tapes he's made from your show and I too am fascinated by your guests and quality of the show. On June 13th, John will be 80 years old. Can you please wish him a "Happy Birthday" on that day? I would deeply appreciate it. By the way, John comes from a family of thirteen - ten boys and three girls. There are two sets of twins in a row right above me. John is fourth from the top and I'm fourth from the bottom. Thanks so much for your time. Rick O'Leary
—Rick O'Leary
To: John T. O'leary
Happy Birthday John! So blessed to have you in our lives. We love you very much! Hugs- Dale, Kerry, Matthew and Joshua
—Kerry Dunnells
To: John T. O'Leary
Happy 80th Birthday!! May this be your best birthday ever and may your birthday wish come true!!
—Mary & Chuck DalPiaz
June 9, 2013
To: Rabbi Seth Goldstein
Happy 40th birthday to the cutest, funniest and most delightful rabbi and husband. Love, your wife
—Yohanna Kinberg
To: John T. O'Leary
Please wish John T. O'Leary a very Happy 80th Birthday! He has been a fan of yours for many years and bringing up his name on your show would be very nice and thoughtful. We come from a large Irish family of 13-ten boys and 3 girls. Again Thanks Doris
—Doris (O'Leary) Grasmick
To: John T. O'Leary
Dear Garrison- John T. OLeary of Colorado, has been listening to your show for over a decade; to be honest, we arent even sure how long. He adores your show and for his 80th birthday we wanted you to wish him a happy birthday. Sorry, we missed putting his 60th and 70th birthday into your greetings. He would love it! Happy 80th birthday John T. OLeary from your friends and family! Note to Editor: actual birthday 6/13/1933
—Mike Luke
To: George Gilchrist
Today, June 15th is the 45 wedding anniversary of George and Margie Gilchrist
—George Gilchrist
June 8, 2013
To: Carol Taylor
To Carol of Westside story Praire home companion is our Broadway. Enjoy the show. Your son Richard and Patrica in Minnesota. (she at the LA show)
—Richard Edlich
June 7, 2013
To: Sydney
Hi Sydney, Our little squirrel friend. Hurry brack from Texas! Los Angeles isn't the same without you! Love, Mom and dad
—Angela Villarreal
To: Denis Letourneau
Happy Birthday! You are the wind beneath my 5 mega watt wind turbine.
—Adam Martin
To: Marissa Jenrich
My sweet honeydew! Congratulations on your graduate school acceptance! Your passion and thirst for knowledge will make you a wonderful historian! I love you!
—Bryan Rodriguez
To: Jim Westerfield (Dad)
Happy Birthday. Hope the squirrels at the cottage aren't torturing you too much this year and that you're getting hammock time in too! Love, Your Son.
—Will Westerfield
To: John & Rosemarie Calhoun
4 children & 2 grandchildren of the late John & Rosemarie Calhoun are with us tonight (Tanglewood, June 29, 2013). 1 sibling and 6 grandchildren are listening tonight. They're here in memory of all the cribbage games, the laughs and the stories we all shared together with Garrison Keillor over the years - in gratitude.
—Will Calhoun
June 6, 2013
To: Renee
After listening to many shows together and dreaming of seeing the show in person, we are finally here LIVE at The Greek Theatre Los Angeles.
—Brett Asolas
To: Gary
Feeling grateful for another trip around the Sun together. Happy 33rd Anniversary, Gary!
—Sue Franklin
June 4, 2013
To: Beverly
My Lovely Wife, five years ago we tied the knot after finally finding each other. Look how far we've come already! Thank you for our two wonderful boys, and thank you for your saying "I do"! Let's see what the next 50 or so years may bring! I love you!
—Barrett Steele
To: John Martinez
To John Martinez from Aliso Village, there may not be any BBQ fried chicken within 1,353 miles of here, but I'm willing to drive you around to go find some. Green Machine, bro!
—Loana dP Valencia
June 3, 2013
To: Jessica and Miyuki
Hope you're having a great time ladies. Don't worry your little boys are safe with ABUELO. But is he safe with them?????
—William Jaramillo
June 2, 2013
To: My Best Friend Quinn
I am so glad we are friends! I can't imagine the world without you! With love, your best friend Kelta
—Kelta Vincent
To: Dann Swanson
You're an amazing man, a wonderful father and fiancé. Thank you for all you do. We love you. Happy early Fathers Day. LOVE BABBS
—Megan Gray
June 1, 2013
To: Mommy
I love you Mom! You are the best!
—Kelta Vincent
To: Craig Nakagawa
Karen and Paul send a welcome to niece Elissar Ben-Abdallah Nakagawa, the newest leaf on the family tree. You are the only reason your parents passed on tickets to the show.
—Paul Rich
To: Carmencita
Mommy, I'm in Minnesota and you're in Ann Arbor and somehow YOU get to see Garrison Keillor live. Love you.
—Maria Princen
To: Emma and Matthew
Please don't forget to feed and take out Mr Darcy so he can pee and poop! Love Mom and Dad
—Andrew Chang
To: James
Happy 30th Birthday, sweetie!! Love you and can't wait for the next 30 years together
—Shannon Bacon
To: Jylle Benson-Gauss
Happy Birthday. Sorry I couldn't be there.
—Robert Cohen
To: Kim
Sorry I'm such a hothead when I get behind the wheel. Next time maybe you should drive.
—Eric Lund
To: jonah timothy
happy one month birthday to our newest grandson. tonight at Hill Auditorium we put one ladle into our bucket list knowing the family name goes on in you
—ken Pollitz
To: Our friends and family
Hi to Alpena, Michigan--the sanctuary of the Great Lakes and sister city to Lake woebegone. And to our above average children, Zach and Karrie
—Chuck and Karen Bennett
To: Zoe
Early happy 13th birthday my sweet girl and thank you for babysitting so that we could come to the show! Signed: mom and dad.
—Isabelle Davignon
May 31, 2013
To: Ron Warner
To my amazing husband, congratulations on your Masters Degree! I am so proud of you and happy for you. You did it!! Now it's time to enjoy this show...one of your faves! I love you.....
—Mischelle Warner
To: Liz Rose Ryan
Happy Birthday Liz Rose Ryan! You are my sunshine! Love always
—Mr. Pigglesworth
To: Kyle
Thank you, Kyle, for the best gift of "paper" for our first wedding anniversary - tickets to see A Prairie Home Companion recorded live!
—Meredith Nickerson
To: Morrissey- Maute RD Supper Club
Hello to the Morrissey-Maute ( Mahtee) Rd. Supper Club, of Grass Lake, Michigan Wish you were here to chew the fat. See you next Wednesday for supper at the Beerbowers.
—Candice Dunnigan
To: Bill and Myrna Holland
I hope you are listening tonight up there in Elk Rapids, which is almost as lovely as Lake Wobegon. This show is one item off my bucket list.
—Carolyn Shalhoub
To: Olivia thorp
Our daughter from Ann arbor will go to macalester college in the fall and will buy books at garrison k's bookstore on Snelling.
—Steve Thorp
May 30, 2013
To: Marissa
Hope you have enjoyed the show as much as I enjoyed sharing this experience with you, You are MY sunshine.
—Troy Hammond
May 29, 2013
To: Brother-in-law Phil,
Happy Birthday, you get the whole bag of Bordeaux cookies because your special day is coming up. Love,
—mary litterst
May 28, 2013
To: 8th period American Literature class
Hey 8th period students, I want to thank you for a great year. It's been fun getting to know you. Thank you for being enjoyable and open to learning. I wish you the best of luck in your senior year, your swan song.
—Riley Worth
To: My sixth hour American Lit class
It's been great getting to know you this school year. You've been a wonderful group of students and I wish you well in your senior year, your high school swan song, next year.
—Riley Worth
May 26, 2013
To: Dave Pritchard
Happy Birthday to Dave! He always has his rafio tuned in to the show every week and loves the laughter and the music
—Jennifer MacDougall
May 25, 2013
To: My dear friend Quinn
I can't wait to see you when you get back to CA. You are my best friend! : )
—Kelta Vincent
To: Lois
Happy 94th birthday Mom (Okay, I know it is not until December, but at 94 better safe than sorry)
—David Bacon
To: Mark & Colleen
Look mom and dad, I finally made it to one!! Happy Memorial Day from the nations capitol!
—Cara Inman
To: Benjamin and Sebastian
Happy Birthday! We hope the fish are biting on the Chesapeake tomorrow. If not, at least we'll have cake for dinner.
—Mom and Dad bergen
To: Antonia
Best wishes on your wedding today just up the road. Dennis, you won the hand of a wonderful woman. Have a great honeymoon in Canada! Your friend and colleague at the State Department.
—John Dinger
To: HS-9 Sea Griffins everywhere
taking a moment this holiday weekend, in remembrance of our brethren passed, for warm holiday greetings to those who served, our friends and family everywhere. Sea Griffins forever!
—John Leonard
To: Jerry Robarge
Happy Birthday to a Minnesotan in the audience (Wolf Trap, 5/25) proudly wearing suspenders for his 80th year!
—Marc Robarge
To: Maggie
After two and a half years of dating, I know that you'd rather have him ask than me, will you go to prom with me?
—William Sheahan
To: Paul & Kathy
Happy 40th anniversary to Grandma and Grandpa! We love you! Love, Ethan and Charlotte
—Genny Sogn
To: harry
Happy retirement. Here's to sleeping late and spending more time together. Without work we're going to have to find things to talk about again. Here's to good times together.
—Fran Hertz
To: Eviva
Happy 1st birthday to the fastest 1 yr old crawler there is. Soon you'll be running around the house with your big sister. I always warned your dad he would have a kid just like him -- and I was right!
—Fran Hertz
To: Nira, Bill, Maurit, Tim, Joel, Laura and Charlotte
Hello to all of you in Madison, Wisconsin. Danny and I are fulfilling my lifelong dream of watching A Prairie Home Companion live. Love and hugs to all of you and I hope you're having fun this weekend.
—Orelia Busch
To: Darling Daughter, Katie
Thank you, Katie, for the tickets tonight. Now you understand why I love watching the radio!
—Nancy McNealy
To: Harold and Janet Kay Nelson
Happy almost-50th anniversary to these two loyal listeners in Carlisle, PA from their grandson Adam. They were married July 14, 1963 in Tekemah, Nebraska.
—Adam Maisto
To: Hope & Roy Brubaker
Thanks for coming to our rescue with the milk this morning. Hope the show is worth a whole day off the farm! Love you both!
—Hannah Smith-Brubaker
To: My Wife Heather
Happy nineteen years sweetie. I am lucky to be able to spend tonight with you and the kids here at Wolf Trap. I love you!
—Eric Christensen
To: Alex
Now that we got rid of the kids, it's nice to discover that we still like each other. Here's to 26 more years of discoveries with my favorite husband.
—Marie Turner
To: Carol
To Carol, The girl I met under the basket thirty years ago. You always had a great jump shot and you still have all the best moves. (PS We will be at the show tonight at Wolf Trap.)
—Jack Petrash
To: Anya Samawicz
To my little sister Anya in Port Angeles, WA from Loulou in the other Washington. Congratulations on the new job. Your dream realized is an inspiration to the rest of us. Your whole family is so proud of you, and we're all coming out for a hike in the fall!
—Justine Manning
To: Hoyt
There are not enough words to tell you how very much I love you. Thank you for loving me.
—Louise Baker
To: Lizzie McKinney
Six year old Lizzie McKinney, In the audience tonight for the first time with her Great Grandpa Bob, who just turned 89, and her grandparents as well. Proof that a radio show can bring generations together!
—David McKinney
To: Lev Hurlburt
Greetings to Lev Hurlburt of Takoma Park, Maryland, who at age 8 is attending his first PHC live broadcast at Wolf Trap tonight, and bringing along his grandparents, Sid and Carol Hurlburt of Reston, Virginia, who are celebrating more than 25 years of loyal listenership, a decade of regular attendance at the Wolf Trap live shows and their 50th year of marriage.
—Sid Hurlburt
To: Ellie, Hannah & friends
With great appreciation for 3616 - DC home of great friendship, ideas and romance -- with a new generation here tonight! love from Peter and Ruthie
—Ruth Nielsen-Jones
To: Birgit and Bob Coffman
Hello to Mormor and Morfar in Iowa From Inger, Mark, Sophie and Fiona. We are looking forward to seeing you this summer. Please leave some gooseberries for the girls to pick. Nothing builds character like picking gooseberries in August.
—Inger Moran
To: Larry
Happy 30th Anniversary! I'll see you after the show!
—Kakthleen Stovicek
To: Mike
Happy 25th wedding anniversary. Now why did I agree to drive across the country this summer with you and our 14 year old daughter? Am I crazy? Yes, about You! Love, Amy
—Mike Mason
To: Neil
Happy one week anniversary from your wife and role model, Jenny.
—Jennifer Boyle
May 24, 2013
To: Tess Dearing
My dearest Tess, I love you more with each passing day. You are my one, my only, my treasure.
—Alex Civetta
To: Paul Orr
At 87, still seeking the answers to life's persistent questions...and teaching the next generation to poach a proper egg. Love & squalor, the grandkids.
—Patrick Dorsey
To: Kate Crosbie
From an 87 year old thesp, who still yearns for the spotlight: Greetings to his Towngate Theater colleagues in Wheeling, WV.
—Paul Orr
To: Marla
From Kalamazoo; 28 years ago, in Blacksburg, you heard your name on the radio and blushed. Happy birthday, Marla. Youre blushing again. Your husband Mitch.
—Mitch Keil
To: Nora
I'll be listening live and thinking of you, out there on the Virginia prairie. As. You. Wish.
—DP Roberts
To: Michele (my bride) & Meghan (my pride)
Tonight we celebrate retirement after 25 years of Coast Guard service. We crisscrossed this great country from one adventure to the next. Your love keeps us strong, and APHC keeps us howling. Life is Good!
—Russ Proctor
To: Kitty
Mamma-San, wish you were here with us, we know how much you love a Prairie Home companion, see ya soon!
—Roy & Jackie Koons
To: Lew Ketcham
Have been trying to wish you happy birthday at the wolf trap show for years! You are now 65.... We are running out if time where we can count on good hearing....
—Barbara Ketcham
To: Kevin McAlevy
Happy 50th birthday to a wonderful husband and father of five sons. We're so glad we could celebrate your birthday together by seeing Garrison Keillor at wolftrap. Love you! MG and The Boys
—Mary Grace McAlevy
To: Susan
My dear friend and fellow NOT-Crazy Cat Lady, I'm so glad to be with you for our fifth Prairie Home Companion at Wolftrap!
—Christine O'Donnell
To: Lisa Gross
Happy birthday to a wonderful mom!! Thank you for everything you do!
—Sara and Allie Gross
To: Becky
Dearest Rebecca, Word has it that your boyfriend who is from Minnesota does not like Prarrie Home Companion. We are gravely concerned for your wellbeing. Love, Laura, Jeff, Linda and Oke
—Laura Neischel
To: Richard
Richard: Congratulations of your international law internship in Uganda. Wherever you travel, Cleveland still beckons. Mom and Dad
—Rob Wanerman
To: Evan
Congratulations on Graduation from Colgate. We are so proud and counting on your divine connection as a Religion Major to get us in the Pearly Gates. Love, Mom, Dad and Lianna
—Cynthia Weissblum
To: Mom
Congratulations on your retirement...now please stop spending my inheritance.
—Greg Hammon
To: Kate Kelley
Happy Birthday Kate - We can add this to the accomplishments on your bucket list.
—Willem Roosenburg
To: Mary Cecile
Your parents & I thank you for getting PHC tickets. We hope your seat is comfortable & you can wait until weve left the parking lot to go into labor.
—Victor Mastroianni
To: All our friends in Minneapolis
A shout-out to all our friends in the friendly city of Minneapolis. You were the warmth in our lives, especially during those long winters. We miss you! Sanjay, Harini and Sneha in DC
—Sanjay Parthasarathy
To: Amy Hawkins
Hey Amy, Thanks for attending A Prairie Home Companion with me tonight. Since it might be hard for us to get out to Lake Wobegon, we will just have to settle for seeing Keillor here in Vienna. Thanks for being a great sister! Love Jennifer
—Jennifer Joyner
May 23, 2013
To: Jessica (mom)
Hello to my mom and dad who have brought me to the show this evening! I love you! Ben
—Benjamin Clark
To: Jess Hencke
Four years ago we met over the book Good Poems; now we're one month married and watching the editor's live broadcast. Life is amazing!
—Kevin Hencke
May 22, 2013
To: Mom, Dad, Uncle Charlie, and Aunt Pat
Smile you are on Prairie Home Companion. Love Chris and Judi, Flagstaff AZ PS- There is still just a bit of snow on the San Francisco Peaks
—Chris Barrett
To: Aunt Linda
You have swum the Minnesota lakes of Darling, Carlos, and Le Homme Dieu, but please remember, you are no longer 52! Happy Birthday Aunt Linda, love from Wes and Evie, Kris and Rob.
—Rob Culp
To: Tom Rhodes
Hope you are enjoying A Prairie Home Companion with your family at Wolf Trap on this holiday weekend.
—Felice Saint-Germain
May 21, 2013
To: Mom, Dad, Molly & Mary
Thank you all so much for supporting me throughout my time in college. You have all been there for me, even though I may have taken the scenic route.
—Andrew Levine
May 20, 2013
To: Travis
Congratulations on your Sergeants exam with the Washington DC Police Department, we are so proud of you. Now lets start planning for baby number TWO!
—Katie & Charlotte Maguire
To: Clare Hall Smith
Thanks for the grammar "training." While painful then, I'm now the most grammatical electrical engineer on all my contracts. I'm actually certified in Written English.
—Kirk Halgren
May 19, 2013
To: Nancy and Joe Roe
Happy 60th Anniversary from your kids and grandkids. Your wedding day locust swarm was good luck for a long and happy marriage!
—Becca Roe
May 18, 2013
To: Quinn
Have fun in Tennessee Quinn! I can't wait to see you when you get back!
—Kelta Vincent
To: Hoyt
I love you so much Honey. Thanks for the wonderful birthday surprise.
—Louise Baker
May 17, 2013
To: Heather and Bruce
Please congratulate Heather and Bruce on their marriage. Bruce says he can't wait to marry Heather and have a life-long adventure together.
—Bruce Callan
May 14, 2013
To: Marion Gotwalt
Happy 90th Birthday from your kids, grandkids, and greatgrands! Cancel your weekly Saturday night date with that guy Garrison. We're having a party. Surprise!
—Ellee Stokes
May 11, 2013
To: Brian and Debbie Ransom
Thanks for keeping the tradition alive, looking forward to many more live shows together! Janice & Bob
—Janice OBrien
To: Mom
Happy Mother's Day Mom! You are the best! I love you!
—Kelta Vincent
To: Janice Van Fossen
Happy 60th birthday mom! You seem younger and more full of life each day. I hope you enjoy your birthday surprise, say hi to Garrison for me.
—Jessica Redford
To: Brother Doug and Mr Jim Briggs
Thank you to Doug for getting us tickets, and to Mr. Briggs in Winter Garden FL for telling us about PHC and making us faithful listeners for almost 40 years. And Happy Mother's Day Moms
—Jim & Erma Cooley
To: Marcia Gertner Johnson
Salute to resource librarian: Marcia Gertner Johnson retiring this month after 37 years of service helping thousands of students at Minnesota West Community & Technical College in Worthington as a dedicated employee of the state of Minnesota. From her baby sister who remembers attending a live Prairie Home Companion together in Worthington almost 37 years ago.
—Nancy Gertner
To: Jon and Adrianne
Thanks for the tickets we are going to have a great time, we can't wait.
—Stuart Smith
To: To my sweet David
Gargantuan thanks for my Christmas gift of being here tonight-talk about worth the wait!!! Also, bunches of love to the family, especially Mama on Sunday - a day she perpetuates!
—Susan Williams
To: Lynne
Happy Mother's Day all the way from Tennessee! We'll be thinking of you listening back home as we listen from the Ryman tonight. Love,
—Amanda & Chris Sousa
To: Greg Wiser
Thank you for the great Mother's Day gift - a California lemon tree for a Georgia girl living in Tennessee. Love it, but paying off the mortgage last week tops everything! Now we can rock in those chairs on the deck with no worries, 'cept maybe how to keep a lemon tree alive - I love you my good, GOOD man.
—Lynn Wiser
To: Hal Andress
Thanks to my dad, Hal, for bringing me up to love APHC- and for coming with me from Orlando to this show!
—Erin Andress
To: Anna & Michael
Congratulations on a year of blissful marriage, proving that a Boston Democrat and a Kentucky Republican can find love and happiness together. Who could ask for more? ---Love, Mom & Dad
—Wini Wood
To: Willow
Happy Mother's Day! You're the light of our lives, and we love you so so much!! Love Sequoia and Chris
—Chris Robinson
To: Stephen Greene of Stamford Vermont
Happy 60s birthday. You have been preaching sustainable living since you left home in Amherst to go live with the seedsavers in the desert, back in the 60s, and now you are in YOUR 60s...Keep telling us how to survive; we are really going to need to know that soon. For real this time! From your loving wife and fellow social justice prophet.
—Helen Fields
To: Alycia
Alycia, I love you and I've been In love with you for just about as long as we've been together. Make me the happiest man alive by making me your husband.
—Ben Yeargan
May 10, 2013
To: Dena
It has taken my beautiful princess, 31 years to finally take me to see a live program. We have listened for the better part of 30 years, and she still is trying to convince me that Lake Wobegon is a real place. Love you!
—Greg Leggett
To: Kathy Lenahan Agnew
Happy my "OLDER" wiser sister came to PHC with me. We enjoyed this show years ago and am thrilled we get to enjoy it again. Love you & so glad we didn't kill each other when we were younger.
—Sherri Lenahan Simpson
To: Mary Ann and Bob Savard
To the greatest supporters of the Arts we know, Congratulations on 50 years of marriage, from your whole family.
—David Savard
To: Ralph, Nancy, and Galen Montrone
Love to Galen, Mom & Dad on this fourfold celebratory weekend. Shame we couldnt celebrate with Garrison Keillor in Tennessee!
—Andrea Montrone
May 9, 2013
To: Heather and Bruce
All the best to Heather and Bruce, who are getting married in Scotland this summer. We wish them a lifetime of happiness. Love from all their friends and family
—Bruce Callan
May 8, 2013
To: Keven
You messed up big time when you didn't take me to Prairie Home's Big Love Tour in Knoxville on my 50th birthday--but bringing me here gets you back to zero.
—Karen Bowdle
To: John and Carmen Varley
Happiest of Birthdays Carmen and John Varley, born May 6 and May 8, 1947 and married on June 11, 1975! We love you, Janelle, Ben, Jack, and Chris.
—Janelle Varley
May 7, 2013
To: Dad
You know how you were preaching about the virtues of hard work? Well, I did as you said for the last couple of years and I'm still poor so I'm coming over for dinner tonight.
—Susannah Bennett
May 6, 2013
To: Hoyt
I love you so very much!
—Louise Baker
May 5, 2013
To: Alex Berger and Rebecca Eskin
Rebecca and Alex! Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! We wish you blessings of health, happiness, fun and growth together all the days of your lives. Susan and Freeman
—Susan and Tom Freeman
To: Greg and Aaron
Thanks for getting me tickets to see Prairie Home Companion tonight at the Ryman. You guys are the best father-in-law and husband (respectively) that I could ever ask for!
—Bethany Winter
To: Jonah Harrison Schmidt
Happy First Birthday from your Grandma and Grandpa in Ridgewood, New Jersey. We can't wait till you move closer to us!
—Kathryn Schmidt
May 4, 2013
To: joe and clare reagan
from salt point,ny: hi mom and dad! heading out to do the barn chores then over to rose's for volleyball under the lights! awesome you could go to the show in norfolk, how bout those twins-- .500 ball, almost as good as the little falls flyers!
—anne reagan
To: Brother Lynn
Happy birthday to Deep Creek's most "extinguished" band director from big sis.
—Joanna Whitehouse
To: Daniel
For Daniel, So proud of you for donating your car to NPR! Thanks for a wonderful weekend in Norfolk and a great first year together. Love, Holly
—Holly Murray
To: Anna
Tom and Bruce say hi to Anna and Charles and our sweet granddaughter Rhoda. Hope you had fun at the zoo.
—Bruce Forehand
To: Buddy Petzinger
One year ago you set sail for eternity where the fair winds forever follow the sea. Your love and laughter remain immortal.
—cary petzinger
To: Susan
Happy 45th Anniversary of your 1st Holy Communion, to my Precious Polish Princess! From your Adoring Husband, Peach
—Michael Picio
To: Stacy Shorter
To my wife Stacy: thank you for 8 wonderful years together and for giving me the most beautiful daughter in the world. Happy birthday, I love you. -Mike
—Michael Wade
To: Stephen, in the middle of exams in law school
Remember that a Tort is not a small chocolate pastry and you'll do fine in your law school exams! Love, Dad
—Michael Rigg
To: Pat Feehan
Dr. Pat, I hope you and Daisy are listening to the show tonight. You must be relieved after finishing with the grading. Not bad, huh?
—Kathleen Fogarty
To: wife Barbara
enjoy the show honey. I'm sorry you can not call pastor Liz to be the rector of Abington Episcopal Church. She's Lutheran
—Hugh Bryan
To: Andy Wermuth
Greetings to our family in upstate NY - Remember all those great summers in Maine listening to A Prarie Home Companion on Saturday nights. Lobsters on the rocks and Prarie on the radio - as good as it gets! Arnie & Joannie
—Arnold Boughner
To: Amy and Dave
Mom and Dad say hello from Minnesota! So glad Dave's on shore duty. See you in Norfolk in July--can't wait to meet our first grandchild.
—Mary Latta
To: Mike
Thank you for eleven happy years of marriage! Even though I said I'd never move again, I would be okay with moving down the street
—Amber Bickel
To: Aaron Bondurant
Your mom and dad are so proud that you will be receiving your master's degree in 2 weeks. Now can you start paying your car insurance?
—Brenda Bondurant
To: Denise Krupski
Happy Mother's Day to a woman that can do it all! Thanks for introducing me to Prairie Home Companion. Wish you were here.
—Christina Krupski
To: marian russell
Happy Saturday with Garrison and Jerome K Jerome ... sunshine & smiles ! your niece
—Simone Standefleur
May 3, 2013
To: Bill Bailey
Won't you come home Bill Bailey? Won't you come home? Happy 88th Birthday to my dad, Bill Bailey! With love, your girl child Sarah
—Sarah Bailey Turgeon
To: Jon & Sarah Potterton
Good luck on your first full Ironman at Lake Placid in July Love, Mom and Dad
—Joe and Barbara Gwizdaloski
To: Michael Joseph
hi mom and dad, can't wait to hit the beach with you this august! love from sybil and alan
—Cybele Phillips
To: Richard Mayer
Thanks for the tickets Grandpa. Bummer you couldn't make it- we're planning on checking out a new restaurant later, tell you all about it! Love from us all.
—Suzanne Snowden
To: Snowden Barnett
Happy Birthday, hope you liked the giant 8 pillow mommy made you and your night vision goggles. Oh the possibilities!
—Suzanne Snowden
May 2, 2013
To: Nancy McCall
Happy Belated 70th Birthday! We had a great celebration in Brooklyn, didn't we?
—Ann Donovan
To: my wife, Lari
Sorry about the lame proposal but thanks for saying yes and for 24 1/2 wonderful years of marriage and moving in this whacky Navy lifestyle.
—Sam Howard
May 1, 2013
To: Mike and Becky
Dont forget to bring a covered dish to Thanksgivng in Williamsburg this year.
—Joe and Tom Vickstein
To: Wayne & Jean
Congratulations Dad and Mom for 37 years of marriage, then 5 years of divorce, still friendly and in the audience, thanks to the healing properties of ketchup, rhubarb pie, and Evelyn Lundberg Counseling Agency.
—Lydia Olson George
To: Bill and Jackie Plemmons
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to the greatest parents two boys could hope for. Looking forward to celebrating properly in beautiful Spring Creek North Carolina this August.
—John and Tom Plemmons
To: Jeanne Carlock
Congratulations to John & Jeanne Carlock, who are celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary at the show in Norfolk, Virginia on May 4, 2013
—John Carlock
April 30, 2013
To: Arlette McNeil
Happy Birthday Mom. I hope this greeting makes it on the air to make your day. Love, Georges
—Georges McNeil
April 29, 2013
To: The In-laws
Celebrating their 2nd anniversary, Caitlin and Craig would like to thank their role models...Marty and Carol married 33 years, and Pete and Jo married 52 years...Thanks parents!!!
—Craig Voigt
To: John & Ruth
"Happy 60th Anniversary to John & Ruth, celebrating tonight at the oldest Inn in Ohio, the Golden Lamb, also their honeymoon destination in 1953."
—Sara ERHARDT
To: Mom
OK, Mom, the gloves are off. Happy Mothers Day from your daughter who gets pretty darned tired of hearing "Thats your MOTHER? I thought she was your SISTER!" Much love, Jan
—Janice Sequeira
April 28, 2013
To: Suzanne King
Happy birthday to a remarkable woman who has brought fame and wonder to family and friends alike for 49 years. You are a treasure to us.
—Jan Skonord
To: Mom and Dad
Happy Mother's Day Mom and Birthday, Dad! Thanks for visiting us in the town where you fell in love and bringing our vintage Pontiac Parisienne!
—Cat and Marc Hoecker
April 27, 2013
To: shannon and rodolfo mcintyre
Welcome to Va our favorite cousins Shannon and Rodolfo Hernandez-Mcintyre all the way from Seattle. We love you. Mark and Jody
—jody mcintyre
To: Shelley Spong Daily
Thank you. Over 40 years ago, your birth at the Reese Air Force Base "Quonset hut" hospital in Lubbock helped postpone Dad's orders to Viet Nam. He then went in 1969,came safely back;we moved back to MN, raising four kids. We're remembering Prairie Dog Park in Lubbock. Is that how you got your show name, Garrison?
—Katie (Mom) AKA Grandma KiKi, Spong
To: Rachel white
Happy Anniversary my Sweet Angel. 12 years feel like the perfect first date. All-in, Always. I love you, Alan
To: Ina Braudt
Thanks for all the good times in our first 36 years together, looking forward to the next 36. By then, the twins will be a lot bigger.
—Sam Braudt
April 26, 2013
To: Combes girls
In Lubbock spending your inheritance. Congrats to our OU English major graduate. Love Mom and Dad
—Clay and Annabeth Combes
April 25, 2013
To: Freda and Jay Gilbreth
Congratulations to Freda and Jay Gilbreth of Lubbock, TX who will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on May 3rd.
—Fred Gilbreth
To: Anita and Nick
Anita, Happy Birthday! Nick, congratulations on graduating summa cum laude from Texas A&M in 2 weeks and your acceptance at UT Southwest Medical Graudate School. Way to go Nick!! Love Grandma and Aunt Laura
—Laura Rice
April 24, 2013
To: CJ
Happy 15th birthday, Punkin! We love you, Mom & Dad
—Neal Brown
To: Wendy Wilkerson
Happy birthday, Wendy Wilkerson, from Abby, Pat, and Lauren, who are lucky to have you in their lives! Now wave to Lubbock for them (yes, right now) and go kiss the Buddy Holly statue on their behalf.
—Abby Wilkerson
April 22, 2013
To: Hernan
(For the weekend of May 4/5) To my loving husband, Happy Anniversary I love you more than yesterday, but not as much as tommorow... Vanessa
—Vanessa Moon
April 21, 2013
To: John Horns
Happy 82nd birthday. Maybe this will be the year that you finally retire...or at least cut back to one job
—Danny Horns
To: Dick Novotny
Dick Novotny and his wife Martha are here in Lubbock celebrating Dick's 65th birthday. Your live show moved way up on their bucket list by coming within 200 miles of home. That's only one bathroom stop away.
—Dick Novotny
To: Alli Kaplan
Glad you joined Garrison in Wierd Austin. Listening in was almost as great as being there with you!
—Mary Kaplan
April 20, 2013
To: Laurie & Eric
WISH I were in Austin with you watching PHC! It's gotta be better than that opera you went to!!!
—Leota Roesch
To: Bethany and Noah
Happy significant birthdays to Noah (the big one-oh) and Bethany (the big three-oh) from Mema (at the big five-oh). See you at the beach in a few weeks!
—Wendi Copeland
To: Morris
When you first brought me to Lubbock, I thought, "Oh my!" But then you showed me the skies... Thank you darling, All my love
—Sharon Fitch
To: Travis Chapman
Welcome home Balmorhea. Loved seeing you perform in Moscow and St. Petersburg, RU this week!
—David & Jan Chapman
To: Mom, dad and Charles
Austin is great in the summer, I promise! Nothing a few South Carolinians can't handle. Love from Als
—Alli Kaplan
To: Kyle
Stay safe while patrolling St. Louis streets and think of me when you help out cyclists. We'll go for a ride when I get home.
—Abigail Mack
To: Matt Whitman
Things are just not as weird when you're not home. Have fun judging at NFA Nationals and Roll Tide...Mom, Dad, and Andrew
—Janice Whitman
To: Julie
To Julie: Happy 21st Anniversary. I can't imagine a happier life than what I've spent with you. I'm excited for the next 21 years. -Wade
—Wade Aubin
To: Sharyl
Much love from your sister in Austin on your wedding day!
—Nicki James
To: Cousin Mary Stolp
Happy Birthday - one more surprise to add to Ron Greening's party last night. Now all of Austin knows you are starting your 6th decade! Celebrate!
—Charles and Jan Greening
To: Our Minnesota Family
You may think Minneapolis is Funkytown, but in Texas the Keep Austin Weird movement is alive and kicking. I promise, it's the city not us, we're not the weird members of the family! Come see us soon!
—Paul & Laurie Carlson
To: Janie
Happy 34th wedding anniversary. The years get better and better.
—John Harris
To: Katie Adams
We're at UT with Garrison Keillor. You're at UT with Mechatronics, Dynamics and Fluids. Who is having a good time now? Love - Mom and Dad.
—John and Sharon Adams
To: Mom & Dad
on Cape Cod still independent Dad in the garden Mom in the kitchen LOVE and HAPPY 70TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!!
—Larry Good
To: Barbara Paul
Barbara and Jim are here (austin show), together celebrating 50 birthdays and 25 anniversaries together. Jim thanks his better half for giving him the better half.
—Jim Paul
To: Dale & Louise Peterson
Hope the fox urine is working out for you.
—Alice & Mark Driscoll
To: Lucas
Lucas - Grammy's appt with Dr Keillor is running long...love you and be home soon! Mom, Dad, and Grammy
—matt peterson
April 19, 2013
To: Heather Smart
Congratulations to Heather and Bruce on their marriage. Heather, Bruce loves you very much and is looking forward to your future together.
—Bruce Callan
To: Gayle Temkin
Best wishes and highest aspirations for your 69th birthday tomorrow. Now standup and wave so everyone will know how lucky I am to be here with you. DENMW.
—Richard Gebhardt
To: Grandpa nd Grandma Maresch
We will come visit you in Bird Island Minnesota once the snow melts!! We Love you!! Ashlie, Eric, Tim, Lucy
—Eric Ketteman
To: Mom & Dad
Had fun with you at the dancehall in Lukenbach, hope I've become the ironic hipster cowboy you always dreamed of having. Thanks for all the love, you are my world
—Nathan Reid
April 18, 2013
To: John
See ya back at the treehouse, Sweet Hubs. I've wanted to do this for decades! Keepin' it weird. Lady Cutesy.
—Paula Alvelo
April 17, 2013
To: Tiffany Bowman
Make me that happiest man in the world and marry me. If Garrison doesn't read this I'll have to come up with a Plan B.
—Ryan Hoffer
To: Dave Donovan
Happy 70th birthday from your four wonderful kids and their respective families! We love you dad and we finally forgive you for wrapping our sandwiches so tightly. We wish you great adventures to come! Love, Anne, Patrick, Mary, and Bridget
—Anne Overstreet
April 16, 2013
To: John Rife
Celebrates his 100th birthday on May 11. He's already planning his next 100 years. We love you, Dad.
—Sharma & Vince DeNeui
April 15, 2013
To: Phil Curtis
Happy 58th Birthday, I hope this makes up for Birthday #53 in Hot Springs, AR. I messed that one up.
—sherri curtis
April 13, 2013
To: Sarah
Happy Birthday! What did you want again, my darling?
—Jed Peterson
To: mary rose
To the woman whoswept me over the largest falls outside Niagara
—mary rose mcguigan
To: Taylar Elise
I am so in love with you. Alas this will be the last Surprise Birthday Party. I hope it was the best. Love
—Blair C And Yanna Also
To: Grant VanVeldhuizen
Grant, hope the fish are biting on the Buffalo River. Miss you, the morells mushrooms and those wild azaleas! Much love, Chip and Linda
—Chip Andrus
To: May & Lar
On April 17Th seventy years hitched A curse, a burden or Marital bliss? 'tis the heart enduring the imperfect And loves loving the imperfect sublime.
—Joe Good
To: Karen & Bill
Happy 9 year, 7 month and 21 day anniversary! We can't wait to come home for Pond Day!
—Sarah Gosnell
April 12, 2013
To: Andie Raye and Robin
Please turn on your "listening ears" for Gram and John. And no more food coloring in their milk. Love, mom and dad!
—Matt Jones
To: Sara Markel
Happy birthday! You are the love of my life. Our animals Reggie, Jack and Calvin love you too.
—Michael Laidlaw
To: Mom & Cassidy
To Mom & Cassidy. I know you're listening at home. We made it & we're having a great time. We love you & miss you...See you tonight.
—Dad & Jonah
To: American Forces Radio
AFN radio 1170, provides talk radio to US Armed Forces in Europe and which broadcasts A Prairie Home Companion every Sunday at noon. LCDR Fred Gilbreth, USN
—LCDR Fred Gilbreth
To: Collin
Happy 9th Birthday! We hope you can take your ear away from the radio long enough to enjoy cake and ice cream!
—Mom & Dad Chutter-Cressy
April 11, 2013
To: Taylar Elyse
Happy 29th birthday ... Wish I was there to help you celebrate!
—Dawn Foster
April 10, 2013
To: Curtis Ahrens
Happy Birthday my sweet Curtis. Thanks for turning me on to A Prairie Home Companion, my favorite Saturday night date! Love you!
—Pamela Harrod
To: Jeff Alterman
To my darling pest of a brother, Happy one month anniversary of your 50th birthday. Since it's on our mother's birthday I won't remind her of your advanced age as long as I get a bigger piece of cake than you.
—Andrea Alterman
April 9, 2013
To: The New York Gilmore's
Olivia, do take the job at the Guggenhiem. Thaddaeus your old Batman sheets are in the mail. Emberto needs the rent on the 15th!
—Scott Gilmore
To: Nancy McCall
Happy 70th birthday to Nancy in Baltimore from her family. We will all celebrate in New York City!
—Ann Donovan
April 8, 2013
To: Nancy
Congratulations on 20 years of personal growth! What a journey!
—Andrea Montrone
To: Sara Nicholas
Happy Birthday from Mom, Matt, and Kitty Bunkport in Philadelphia...have fun in NYC!
—Barbara Nicholas
April 6, 2013
To: Mitch Kinstler
Hello to my brother Mitch and his family in sunny Naples Florida, lots of love from Jeff and Janet
—Jeff Kinstler
To: Erin
Happy Birthday Erin! Love Brendan, Ripley & Harper.
—Brendan Mahoney
April 5, 2013
To: Kimberly Wilson
Happy Birthday!!! I am excited to attend this show on your birthday. Hope it is as special as you are!
—John Kinsedahl
To: Alison
Ali, I am so glad you found me.My whole body giggles when you are around me! I love who you are and want to spend the rest of my life with you. Dave
—Dave Cobb
To: Mike Byrnes
Who'd of thought that the Irish catholic hippy from the private girls school and the tough guy protestant from the Detroit school of hard knocks school would be end up celebrating a 40th anniversary !
—Ann Byrnes
April 4, 2013
To: David
Miss you dearly and hope you're having a wonderful time in NYC! Much love...
—Deb and the Tentacle Monster
To: Col. Arthur Lykke ("Art")
Happy (belated)80th birthday to my Norwegian Dad - I love you, And Dusty does too -- he's looking forward to chasing the rabbits in the backyard. See you next weekend!
—Karen Lykke
To: Mary and Katie
Hello to Mary and Katie from Shoreview MN, visiting New York for the first time this weekend! Don't worry about getting stuck on the subway. Have a blast and remember you can sleep when you get home!
—kate rowles
April 3, 2013
To: Alyson
Rest in peace Alyson from your cousin Nathan. Your family misses you and prays for your peace.
—Nathan Tran
April 2, 2013
To: Ralph & Kathleen Wilson
Mom & Dad - Happy Birthdays on Saturday and HAPPY 40th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY on Monday!!!!! Keep on singing and dancing. Lots of love, Kora
—Kora Wilson
April 1, 2013
To: Benjamin
I would like to wish a happy anniversary to my boyfriend Benjamin, with whom I will be in the audience for the Town Hall show on April 6th.
—Erin Shaw
March 31, 2013
To: Yuki
Congratulations on your baby koala! Hope he doesn't bite too much.
—Rebecca Savelsberg
March 27, 2013
To: chris and christine clarkin wright
I thank both of you from the bottom of my heart. I owe my life to you. maybe I can repay you one day.
—matthew wright
March 25, 2013
To: Lynda and Gerry
Happy 39th anniversary to our parents who are an inspiration for both your daughters' marriages! Enjoy the show on April 6 - don't rush home, but your fourth grandchild may be on the way - just kidding, but check your texts please!
—Anne and Chris and Barb and Mike
March 23, 2013
To: Itzak
Have fun on your birthday and we hope you like your new joke book.
—Tsu Nguyén
March 21, 2013
To: John
Welcome to Birmingham, Alabama! Happy 70th Birthday to John Brannon in two weeks--we splurged and bought good seats, we usually sit in the rafters!
—Christal Brannon
March 20, 2013
To: King's College Theatre
Keep your chins up guys! From great adversity comes amazing art! No matter what happens, we're still the King's College Theatre!
—Lukas Tomasacci
March 17, 2013
To: Isaac
Happy fourteenth birthday. Have fun golfing on your spring break.
—Genghis Frontega
To: Brad & Gloria Oldenburg
To my lovely and loving parents, who are still dancing together after 61 years, and have inspired many, many lives, and put up with me and my sisters, and allowed each of us to explore our creativity. You are the best.
—Brad Oldenburg, Jr.
To: Becky Zelent
Mom: yes we are coming home for Easter and no, nothing is wrong. Please have the breakfast casserole ready. Love, Blondie and Nichola
—Caroline Grunenwald
March 16, 2013
To: megan gray
love you babs heres to 12 great years from middle school sweet hearts to a loving family and many more to come
—Megan Gray
March 13, 2013
To: Alvin
Congratulations on your opening! Only in that universe would you be considered old enough to play Leonato in Much Ado. Your very proud and older wife.
—Clare Ward-Jenkins
To: Betsy O
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 3/16 to My Darling in the snowy U.P.! So great to be together again 36 years after our first date. LOVE YOU!
—L-Dewd Himself
March 9, 2013
To: Sky Guthrie
Finally, a validation for the internet---since I didn't have the money to send you a gift, here it is..."HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SKYBOY! Almost 30! I no longer have to feel responsible for what you do!" Impersonally yours, Momma
—Julia Guthrie
March 8, 2013
To: Brian
Happy 50th to my naked bicyclist (and if you can't say that on the radio then - to my sweet Brian). So glad you're finally catching up to me!
—Ann McBurney
March 4, 2013
To: Keil (Kyle) Sterling Brewer
Happy Birthday ________, 10956 days old in San Jose CA. Congratulations, youre almost 30, when you will no longer be a little kid in your parents vernacular.
—Les & Roxanne Brewer
March 3, 2013
To: Col. Arthur F. Lykke Jr. ("Art")
Happy 80th Birthday to my Norwegian Dad -- love you, and Dusty does too.
—Karen Lykke
To: Les Smith
Happy Birthday on Easter! You are the best!
—Leslie Smith
To: Patrick and Suzanne Connolly
Hi Mom and Dad, I may be at Dartmouth, but I'm keeping out of trouble. You can find me every saturday night, not in the fraternity basement but in my dorm listening to APHC.
—Sean Connolly
March 2, 2013
To: Tyler
Tyler, I didn't think that your gift-giving prowess could top the .22 rifle you got me for our 10th anniversary.....but the tickets to spend tonight with Garrison were worth it! Thanks for being an amazing husband! Love, Heidi
—heidi schleicher
To: Mom
A birthday with Seuss, what fantastical fun. Learning to rhyme almost everytime, sharing her joy with daughter and son. On this prairie home scene we wish Happy Birthday Colleen.
—Ellen and Nathan
To: Nick
Happy Birthday to NIck who would have celebrated his 71st birthday this month....Here's to the books, films, music and memories we shared your last two years! You are remembered with love and laughter! Katie
—Katie Mickelson
To: Mom
At my Prairie Home I wish I could be To sing Happy Birthday to Seuss and to thee Garrison Keillor I ask To assist with this task Happy Birthday, Mom -- I hope he'll agree
—Ellen K
March 1, 2013
To: Laurel, Sarah and Dave
Hey guys, what a way to celebrate my 49th birthday. Let's not think about our grade school age children at home, lets enjoy the night! Dan
—Daniel Johansen
To: Rich Hockett
Happy Birthday dad we are all so blessed to have a dad like you! Love you and have a wonderful night!
—Kelli Ritter
To: L. David
Happy Birthday. Welcome to 62! I know you will never be as old as me as you are so prone to remind me, (beat you by 6 weeks) but remember what they say Older is Wiser. Your loving wife
—Carol Russell
To: Kate Costello
Thank you to the Costello's for babysitting and the kid-free night. Next time there will be two. A new baby is due in September.
—Jennifer Garing
February 28, 2013
To: Lisa Brandstetter
Happy 30th anniversary Lisa! Its taken a long time but we finally made it! Love, Brian
—Brian Brandstetter
February 26, 2013
To: Dan & Sandy
Mom & Dad, Married 43 years and still in love I think that deserves a round of applause, I hope you can hear me! I love you, Sarah Bea.
—Sarah Hilliker
To: Todd and Lisa Shilts
My parents Todd and Lisa are attending this week, who loved me enough to support me getting an art degree, love you!!!
—Kyle Shilts
February 25, 2013
To: Brian Quigley
Happy Birthday to Brian Quigley of Cape Cod, a fleet-footed courier for Meals-on-Wheels. Despite this geriatric brown-nosing, he's still a really good guy.
—Karen Heitkotter
February 23, 2013
To: David
Marry me. Love Christopher
—christopher carriero
To: LuAnn Hunter
Happy 70th Birthday. Enjoy another glass of wine. You deserve it. Love from your son David and his partner Christopher
—christopher carriero
To: Dimmer Switch and Sherrie
Happy 50th wedding anniversary from your kids! That advice on "wearing good underwear just in case something happens to you" has come in handy through the years.
—Lynne Thall
To: Fred & Phyllis
Enjoy the show tonight! Glad you were able to check A Prairie Home Companion off of your Bucket List!
—Laura Jonker
To: Christopher Carriero
To Bird (who is in the audience) from Pony (who is not): I love you so much, and I know it's only been 7 months but: Will you marry me? Tweet-Tweeeet!
—David Hunter
To: To the important ladies in my life
Thank you for making me a son, husband, son in law, and daddy. My love always. From: Hasa(hay-sa), darling, SIL, and papabear.
—Jason Myrmoe
February 22, 2013
To: Joy Posis and Alex Yi
Happy 80th birthday to my mom! And another happy birthday to dad of the the one I love--as they share the same birth day.
—Michael Posis
February 21, 2013
To: Little Jason
Jason, Uncle Paul loves you and promises to play turkey foot with you anytime you want. Sending you a hug from across the country. Your Uncle Paul.
—Paul Hargus
To: Rachel Gerlach
Happy 15th Birthday love mom.
—Inez Bissada
To: Marla Nargundkar
Wish you a birthday filled with bird- watching, relaxation, Southern Comfort, and NPR!
—Satish Nargundkar
February 20, 2013
To: Dave and Gail Swindell
Greetings from Thailand! Sorry our winter is considerably nicer than yours. Can't wait to see you in April. Love Andrew and Jane.
—Andrew Swindell
February 18, 2013
To: Stan and Annie
Hope things are going well in Missoula!
—Emma Lugenbill
To: Grace and Shane
Hope things are going well in Missoula!
—Emma Lugenbill
To: Jay and Cheryl
Thanks for the tickets Mom and Dad!
—Emma Lugenbill
February 17, 2013
To: AARON NESS
February 16, 2013
To: Sally Glemba
To: Sallicka Glemba;It's the end of your 75th birthday week so once more I'd like to say Happy birthday to a kind, sweet, loving, amazing wife a man could ask for! Who knew that I would find a treasure in Selma Oregon! Love you "Dua Moja". Fero
—Frank Glemba
To: Joanne Bosky
Greetings to you and your truly remarkable pug dogs.
—Anita Bosky
To: Chad
Congratulations Chad- you're going to be a Daddy again! Wouldn't want to attempt this wild ride with anyone else. Love You. Nettie
—Danette Parr
To: Terry Spawn
Happy birthday from the rest of the family! We are so happy to be celebrating with you at the show tonight!
—Cory Spawn
To: The Nellie Family
A shout out and sincere thank you to Gregg, Colleen, Raliegh and Barbara who so graciously shared their home with us this past year after the fire! We will never forget your generosity.
—Beth Cliff
February 15, 2013
To: Bill, Jackie & Heidi
Visiting from Sussex, WI. Hope Josh got you good seats. We'll be listening to the show at home and wishing we were there.
—Bob & Diane Midland
To: Tracey Richwine
Happy 50th birthday to our wild and crazy friend! I know you LOVE sitting in the audience right now watching the show in person! And all the way from Richmond, VA!
—Sabet Stroman
February 9, 2013
To: Dana
Missing you very much, Dana. Definitely the worst part about this storm.
—Josh Herbst
To: Esther Crosby
Hope you were "lashed" to the pine tree in Wrentham when the 68 mph winds "slammed" against you while the snow gently and quietly fell!
—Matt and Candace Rogers
To: Jesse
Happy 30th birthday Jesse! Between this milestone and your new son, the gray hairs are soon to come! From your older, and grayer, brother.
—Ben Wolff
To: Zach Sawyer Josephine Sheridan Summer Everett & Cassen
To our 7 wonderful children. You may never "see" radio in your lifetime so we are here to tell you what it was like.
—Shawn & Rebekah
To: Amy Wages
Thanks for 8 great years of marriage and chasing me around with your vegan dishes. My heart is happier and my belly is smaller. Austin TX
—John Wages
To: Annie
Happy Birthday to my mother who died 3 weeks ago -- she was aiming for this 95th birthday.
—Carolyn Hubenak
February 8, 2013
To: Harlan Christianson
Let's say goodbye to , a devout Norwegian Lutheran farmer and devoted public servant, recently honored by the Minnesota Legislature with a Moment of Silence.
—Kiel & Tony Christianson
To: Char in Texas
Looking forward to your retirement so you can attend the Minnesota State Fair. Maybe your cat, Wishbone, can perform his tricks.
—Paula Greene
To: David
20 years ago we had that first Valentines dinner, we never did decide which one of us should have the seizure to get out of paying for the meal!
—Barb Pederson
February 7, 2013
To: Peter Overlien
Hope you are listening on the radio so you will know how near and dear you are to me. I hope our paths will cross again soon. Will all my love...
—Sarah Moylan
To: Gene
Happy 83rd Birthday to Gene,from Augusta, Georgia, here in the audience! Love that your celebrating in MN with us, Dad-
—Becca Norris
February 6, 2013
To: Terry Spawn
Happy Birthday!
—Cory Spawn
February 2, 2013
To: Lindsay Boris
Thank you for coming all the way to St. Paul with me to enjoy the Winter Carnival, and to re-define you idea of what "cold" really is.
—Matthew Glithero
January 30, 2013
To: Rosa Yi
I continue to search for the frequency to your NPR-loving heart. If I could dedicate a PHC song, it would be "Am I Boring?"
—Michael Posis
January 28, 2013
To: John McTaggart
John, we all miss you and our City desperately needs you back on the Council. It's been 3 years since your passing and still there is no one to provide your wise and patient mentoring, shrewd advice, and the best and wryest humor of anyone I've ever known.
—ted vegvari
January 27, 2013
To: Leslie Lofton
Happy Birthday Daddy! Surprise! Thought it'd be a cool gift to have PHC wish you a happy birthday and Happy Anniversary to you and Mom!
—Alicia Ramsey
January 26, 2013
To: Holly Lynn
Who knew I'd find the love of my life at the dog park. You're my best friend and I love you wildly!
—Daniel Ronesi
To: Jack and Beth
Merry Christmas Hope all your wishes came true!
—Glenn Miller
To: Molly Arbogast
Happy birthday to Molly! (here at the Madison show -- 9pm version) When I said in my proposal 14 years ago that I wanted to grow old together, I meant it; and we do so as each day drifts past. But surely we've solidified a new maturity here tonight by attending this live recording of a PHC. (9pm) Your loving and slightly older husband, Bill
—Bill Arbogast
To: Terrisa Kienzynski
"Laetam natalem tibi,O Mater," from your soon-to-be Latin teacher daughter! Hope you had a great one!
—Misty Kienzynski
To: Leif Erickson Kluesner
Happy 3rd birthday to a little boy with a big Norwegian heart! Love Papa and Nana
—Terry Meyer
January 25, 2013
To: Kirsten
I hope you're enjoying being in the audience tonight. I'm looking forward to many more experiences like this together. Love you!
—Theron Schultz
To: Gracie and Bill
To a fun 50! You two are our role models, whether at "the club" or "up nort'!" Happy Anniversary, can't wait for the next 50! Love your sister friends in Overture Hall and the Radio Audience
—Martha Vukelich-Austin
January 23, 2013
To: Edna Lillian (b.)Crandall ( m.Mashl)
Our Mom, Edna, was born 100 years ago in Charlestown, Rhode Island. She still lives alone, feeds the deer because she has given up fighting with them over the vegetable garden, When we asked her what she wanted for her birthday she said, "I would love a lone, yodeling cowboy." So we thought of you. It's been tough trying to find one in Rhode Island.
—Sally, Stephanie, David and John Mashl
January 21, 2013
To: Sam
Happy 13th Birthday to our son, Sam! Celebrating at the late show on January 26! Sam's parents are Moravian and Presbyterian ministers. Wisely, he is being confirmed a Lutheran! Pastor Ingqvist would be proud!
—Scott & Staci Marrese-Wheeler
To: Norma Titherington
Happy 90th Birthday to Norma Titherington. Born Norma Hansen to native Norwegian Karl Hansen and his wife, Hazel, near Mikana, Wisconsin on the shores of Red Cedar Lake in 1923. Norma arrived 2 months early and weighed 1.5 pounds. Her grandmother put her in a cigar box with a homemade incubator to keep her warm and alive. For many years now, she has been singing the Star Spangled Banner a capella at the annual 4th of July celebration in Mikana, and sings regularly at her church, Our Savior Lutheran.
—Kris Pagenkopf
January 20, 2013
To: Bobby
Well its the end of your Birthday week so once more I'd like to say Happy birthday to a kind, sweet, loving, amazing boyfriend a girl could ask for! Here's to many more to come! Love you baby!
—Heather Ostrowski
To: Rick Evans
I'm so proud and happy to see you on stage with the Krause Family Band and PHC at the Overture Center!! I'm even more proud and happy that 77 days from today I'll be your wife! I love you, Jackpot!
—Marsha Kinzer
To: Bill Parrott
Sorry you missed the show at Gammage in Tempe yesterday after waiting so long to see it. Feel better soon!
—joan allen
January 19, 2013
To: Bill & Margaret Knopf
Happy 70th Birthday, Bill Knopf! Love, Kelly, Mark, Leah, Ezra
—Kelly Knopf-Goldner
To: Grandma Alanna and Papa Don
Grandson Corey wants you to return his Christmas gift in exchange for his two front teeth he just lost!
—Brian Mack
To: Anne and Jeff LaVigne
Hope you're having a great time at the show, you guys deserve it! Love you lots!
—Emma and Christian LaVigne
To: Michelle
Reuben would like to ask Michelle for her hand in Marrage? And says: I think we should open the wedding wine. (Both in audience 1/19/13, and I have the ring with me)
—Reuben Rettke
To: Emma and Christian
...our two wonderful children, already 17 and soon to be 13. You're growing up so fast, and we're very proud of you. -Love, Mom and Papa
—Anne LaVigne
To: Sarah Cupo
Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife; the perfect friend, companion, and now mom. We love you!
—Jason Cupo
To: Wendy and Stephanie
WE-HE-LO to my dear Campfire Girl friends from your fellow graduate of Horace Mann Grade School in St. Paul/Highland. I'm in the audience today!
—Susan Boudreau
To: Donna and Diane
Hi from Brownsville,Minnesota to my sisters who are in the audience tonight. I hope the Bucky Badger yard gnomes are scaring the scorpions away.
—Dick Shepherd
To: Julia Kennedy
Just finished our combined fall/winter season in 1 week here in AZ. How's the weather (and 'super phone ringer' we got you for Christmas) in White Salmon, WA?
—Eric Jensen
January 18, 2013
To: Rebecca and Brian
Sorry Dad and I ditched you this afternoon when we found tickets to the show. Be good for the babysitter! Love, Mom
—Susan Zulch
To: Amy, Eddie, Leslie & Trevor
Can't wait to see all of you at the beach this summer. Love, Mo and Po
—Bev Keefer
January 13, 2013
To: Marcella Klemme
Belated Happy 91st Birthday to Marcella who is sitting in the audience today.
—Faye Koger
To: D. Garrison Hewitt
Happy 13th birthday this Jan. 19th 2012. We look forward to many more years of listing to Prairie Home Companion with you. Love, Mom & Da.
—Lori Hewitt
To: Jim bowen
Jim and Randy are in the audience, taking time out of archery deer season to see their favorite show!
—Marie Bowen
To: Martha and Dreamah
Hope you're having a good time in Superior today, we are slip slidin' away at Big Lake in Bemidji, MN.
—Sarah, Bubba, Sissy and Happy Einerson
January 12, 2013
To: Jannot Ross
Happy birthday honey love Ty
—ty parker
To: Ryan duval
I can't wait for our first little one to arrive this year, you are going to be an amazing father, I love you!
—Franhesca Duval
To: Cora
My love- Thank you for five wonderful months of marriage; here's to many more!
—Cory Schoolland
To: Lucy Nordwell
Baby Melanie says Hi to Grandparents Steve and Lucy and Great-Grandma Nonnie in Port Angeles, WA. We had a great time over Christmas and hope next year will be the one where no one gets sick :)
—Hillary Nordwell
To: The three generations of Webbs & Kenny-Elliotts in the audience
Thank you for the joy of family and music! Love, Aunt Beth
—Beth Kenny
To: Loretta
Loretta, you still rock my world. I love you more. today as I did 30 years ago! Love, Kevin
—Kevin Miller
To: Kona
David, Sandy, and Cooper of Walnut Creek send woofs to our new dog, Kona, who's listening in the car.
—David Ogden
To: Michael and April
To the not yet conceived child looking for April and Michael: Have you lost your way? Use MapQuest! They live in Emeryville and are awaiting your arrival.
—Vivian Clayton
January 11, 2013
To: Ted & Delores
Connie and Kari (in the audience 1/12) send greetings to Ted and Delores, who moved back to Minnesota and will be at the Fitzgerald Feb. 2. Enjoy winter!
—connie olsen
To: Jenna
Happy birthday to my niece. Really enjoyed your visit last year and next time we'll try out that French restaurant that makes the best burger in San Francisco.
—Brian Shylo
To: Tom
Happy birthday, love of my life! Let's celebrate this marvelous day with Garrison and the Prairie Home Companion Show Live here is SF! Bunny says Hi!
—barbara barrett
January 10, 2013
To: Helen Wedmore
Happy 78th Birthday Mom, No dancing at the Eagles Club this week-end. Rest your hip. Love you, Theresa
—Theresa Keller
January 9, 2013
To: Bruce Ruff
Happy 74th Birthday Dad! Can't wait to see you guys up here for the kid's birthday. We'll try to turn the rain off for your visit. Love, Abigail
—Abigail Bokman
To: Clyde
Happy New year Dad in Cincinnati from Marty and future daughter-in-law Susan-I promise she will be the last one!
—marty ankenbauer
January 8, 2013
To: Kaye-Lani
A very happy day of birth to my loving wife and best friend. The move to South has been a quite change but at lest we have each other for in-depth discussions on (southern Living)- please read in "souther accent" if at all possible.
—Andrew Lerner
January 7, 2013
To: Pat Hanauer
A huge hello to my rabid Twins fan Pat from Farmington MN, from Paul, the lonliest Dodger fan in the Bay Area!!!
—Paul Haut
To: Nick and Pam Curtin
So glad I decided to tag along for your Christmas present Mom and Pop! Thank you for introducing Mary and I to the show!
—Christa Curtin
To: Martin
Happy just-another-day to the love of my life.
—Ana Cruz
January 6, 2013
To: Bridget
Wishing her a Happy B'day on Jan 12th; a Minnesotan now living in Berkeley, and currently in attendance at the Live Show in the Opera House
—Gaurav Vashist
To: Dick and Marie Chaisson
Happy January Birthdays from your son and daughter-in-law in San Francisco! Hope we can have you visit soon!
—Jon & Amanda Chaisson
To: Kristy
Keep your head up! If you can withstand winters in Minnesota, then you can overcome this, too. Tap into your Midwestern pioneer fortitude!
—Andrew Smale
January 5, 2013
To: Joanne Bosky
Greetings to my wonderful sister. I would love you even if you didn't make the best egg lemon soup in the world!
—Anita Bosky
To: David Freburg
To: Barbara
From the Prairie to the Pacific My companion is terrific I love you Pookie Your M
—Mark Schlichting
To: sam & cindy wolff
congratulations on the new grandbaby.stay warm and dry in Saint Paul. From Marty and wendy in San Francisco. when are you coming to the West Coast?
—Martin Wolff
To: Lucinda -mom
Celebrating Lucinda Whitrock's 98th birthday -born 1915, Frazee, Minnesota Kevin, Carole, Matthew, Pat Tristan. We know you're listening on the radio now.
—Kevin Whitrock
To: Meg Cupman
Is 63 tomorrow and retired yesterday after many years as a children's librarian. Not because she was sick, just sick of working! Time to make some quilts.
—Ed Cupman
To: Dominic
We fell in love driving a mail truck on the Feather River Canyon, listening to the show, 18 years ago.
—Rich Seeber
January 4, 2013
To: Jon
Dad and I always felt bad you and Jake spent your childhood in Berkeley, instead of St. Paul like me. Will more hot dish and jello make up for that? Love, Mom
—Ellie Goldstein-Erickson
To: Susan Reich
Happy Birthday, Mom! You only asked for Garrison to wish you a happy birthday on the air. So if he reads this I'm returning your gift.
—Carrie Reich
To: Robin and Nancy Crawford
Happy 40th anniversary to Robin and Nancy Crawford! Celebrating 40 years of love, friendship, good times, and Sunday dinners serving both Idaho and Tulelake potatoes.
—Raina Crawford
To: Jens Emil Nielsen (pronounced Yens)
To the only 24 year old man I know who would cry when receiving tickets to see this show. Enjoy!
—Lynette Nielsen
To: the Prieto family
Eunice, Esteban, Mark, Paco and all the family we send you our love and are grateful for all the times with Peter. Renu, Isa and Roshan - in India.
—Renu (Ray-noo) Neogy
January 3, 2013
To: June
Feb 11, McCallum Theater, Palm Desert, CA Happy Birthday! St. Cloud, MN native, 1953 Minnetonka H.S. Graduate, now southern California resident.
—Dawn Hibbard
To: Bob Newman
Hope you are enjoying being at the live show in San Francisco on your birthday. Seems wonderful and strange after growing up watching movies in the World Theatre in St. Paul. Remembering "Save the World" Theatre.
—Dan Wilkowsky
To: Lea
Thank you for the ticket to Prairie Home Companion in San Francisco, Im sorry you cant be there. Get well soon!
—Jeanette Arpagaus
December 26, 2012
To: Betty-Jeanne and Donald Korson
Should you care to cogitate,you both will agree. From the very first date,you have been great. Happy 60th anniversary. Love, Andi
—Andi Korsoon
December 25, 2012
To: Dave
To Dave, my sexagenarian sweetie, I am so thrilled to be your bride this spring. The best is yet to come! From your septuagenarian finance, Betsy
—Betsy Bliss
December 23, 2012
To: Arvid and Eleanore Gullerud
Merry Christmas my two full fledged Norwegian Lutheran parents on your 92nd and 90th birthdays this year! Hope you get some Lutefisk for the holidays! love Peter your son, also still Norwegian even in California
—Peter Gullerud
December 22, 2012
To: Miriam Hof
Happy New Year! I hope you have clear days, no blizzards and no car trouble this winter.
—Alice Mairs
To: John
Wishing ,y husband a Happy Anniversary on New Year's Eve. Twelve blissful years & counting! -Love Rain
—Rain Kemperman
To: The Svedlund Family
A very Merry Christmas to the Svedlunds in the audience tonight. Much love from the West coast, Matt and Clara
—Clara Svedlund
To: Leonard Kienzynski
Happy birthday, Dad! Congratulations on surviving the Mayan Apocalypse!
—Misty Kienzynski
To: Jane Davis
Happy sweet 16 Janie pear. Hope you're enjoying your trip to see the show live from Town Hall. Love mom, dad, Cait, and Annie.
—Lisa Davis
To: "Snuffy"
Happy 53rd Birthday to my dear friend "Snuffy". Don't worry, you'll never grow old because you, my love, ARE special.
—Raychel Wengenroth
To: Milo Cowles
Greetings to Milo and his host family in Yea, Australia! Hope you make it to the beach in Melbourne for Christmas. Wish you were here! Love, Mom, Dad,Hattie, Omi, Opa, Eric, Courtney, Elyse, Sophie, and Artur
—Erin Cowles
To: Kevin and Maureen
Christmas greetings to Kevin and Maureen who are listening from their home in America's's "Little Apple"-Manhattan, Kansas. From Pete, Karen, Family and Friends.
—Karen Ripkey
To: Joseph McMenamin
My Dad is an old man named Joe who turned 60 a few weeks ago no longer a youth, now long in the tooth, cheer up Dad we're here at Lake Woe! Love, Cara
—Cara McMenamin
December 21, 2012
To: Sabrina
Two deployments to Iraq, seven lost years, but we always had a couple books of Good Poems to bridge the time and distance.
—Thomas Morley
December 19, 2012
To: Sam (Dad) Slabaugh
Happy 60th birthday from your daughters who grew to be various degrees of good-looking, strong and above-average.
—Laura, Joy and Sarah Slabaugh
To: Sam (Dad) Slabaugh
Happy 60th birthday to a good-looking father, who tried to raise an above average son--there's still time left to get there!
—Fred Slabaugh
December 18, 2012
To: Violet
Happy 20th Birthday to Violet in Jerusalem listening on live streaming from Pops and Grandma in Hatboro,Pennsylvania. Keep up the good work at Hebrew U and come back to Bryn Mawr in the spring. Love, Grandma and Pops
—B.J. korson
To: Donald
Happy wedding anniversary to Don from B.J,his bride of 60 years! Thinking of you at home as we celebrate in the audience here in New York. Keep up the good fight! You're a Starker!
—B.J. korson
To: Courtney Cowles
Happy Birthday, Courtney. We're delighted to have you and yours back in the States, and we know this year will be better than the last. Much love from all of your in-laws.
—Gregory Cowles
December 17, 2012
To: Betty-Jeanne and Donald Korson
Mom and Dad. Should you care to cogitate, you will both agree. Your 60 years have been great from the very first date. Happy 60th Anniversary! Love, Andi
—Andrea Korson
December 15, 2012
To: The Mazets s
Delighted you're there in New York, the whole family together. Warmest wishes from your Peach Place pals, & a howlin' woof from Duke
—The Gilardis
To: Beatrice Prior
The children, grand children, great-grand children, and great-great-grand children of a fine Norwegian woman, Beatrice Prior, wish her a happy 100th birthday - but please don't make a fuss. :-)
—Randa Schollmeyer
To: Steve Strickland
Happy 50th Birthday old man! Much love from your family and see you soon.
—Suni Strickland
December 13, 2012
To: Jeffrey Howe
Happy Birthday from your Irish lass of Turtlepoint,PA. Want to stack firewood together forever. Love you more every day.
—Kelly-Jo Mullin
December 12, 2012
To: Betty-Jeanne and Donald Korson
Mom and Dad. Should you care to cogitate, You will both agree. Your 60 years have been great from the very first date. Happy 60th anniversary! Love, Andi
—Andrea Korson
To: Katie & Saul
Kate and Saul. Looking forward to seeing you guys back in Minnesota where we just got 14 inches of snow. More coming this saturday. P. s. bring your snow shoes.
—Steve Sopoci
December 11, 2012
To: Jody Sackett
Sis, So glad we are together at the show in NYC. Thank you for being my Best Friend and Sister all these years. Love, Sis
—Susan Zekas
December 10, 2012
To: Ethel Clawson
Dear Grandma Ethel: Wishing you the happiest 100th birthday celebration from your loving family, see you at the church on the 16th! Dave & Gerald
—David Clawson
December 8, 2012
To: Dad
Thank you for supporting me through design school in Denmark. I've sold my soul and work in advertising so I can pay you back. I love you and I'll see you in Iowa for Christmas.
—Angela burr
To: Mom
Happy birthday, Mom! It took six years, but you finally made it! Love, T. Rick
—T. Rick Jones
December 7, 2012
To: Pete, my LOML (Love Of My Life)
Hello LOML (or "Hulloml", as I say to you every day). I know it's your first time, and mine too, although we do it every week by the radio. Yes, I'm thrilled to be sharing APHC with you live, and I'm so happy that I was able to keep this a surprise! It's much better than the Nutcracker, right? Merry Christmas, Sweetheart!
—Cara Kohl
To: Dad
Suprise Dad - this WRVO bus trip to NY is more than a fun day with with your daughter - it's your Christmas present! Merry Christmas. I love you!
—Adrienne Allen
To: Granny Apple and Doodad
Wish you were here in the big Apple with us. Keep the radio on for Lefty when you are all driving in the Crown Vic.
—David and Cathy Pedersen
To: Clara and Shane Sanders-Marcus
Hope y'all are having a great time! Please bring back the answers to life's persistent questions...like the nature of the Trinity. Could really use it on the Church History exam! Love from Duke Divinity School.
—Andrew Phillips
To: Mom
To everyone helping to decorate Mom's tree in Pittsfield: Don't forget to hang my bells!
—Nancy Bailey
December 6, 2012
To: Grandma Parrish
Happy 101st birthday Grandma! You were one year old when the Oreo Cookie was invented and 19 when Twinkies first hit the shelves. Youve outlasted the Twinkie. Watch out, Oreo!
—Warren Pettey
December 4, 2012
To: Columbia Law School Midwest Society
Good luck with finals, members of the Columbia Law School Midwest Society! Life on the other side is sweet--one can bake Christmas cookies on Saturday afternoon and then enjoy PHC live instead of studying!
—Joy Ziegeweid
To: Columbia Law School Midwest Society
Good luck with finals members of the Columbia Law School Midwest Society! Now that we've graduated, we are enjoying tatter-tot hot dish while you study!
—Andrea, Libby, and Joy Johnson, Moulton, and Ziegeweid
To: Kurtis Walton
Happy birthday. Love you
—Misty Walton
To: Sheryl and Bruce Johnson
Mom, Dad: We'll be home to Minnesota for Christmas--please make it snow. Hugs and French kisses (not those kind...), your daughter and French son-in-law.
—Andrea Johnson
To: Jim McCarty
What is a true friend? Someone who remembers your birthday but forgets your age. Happy Birthday!
—Ashley Heeney
December 3, 2012
To: Ann
All my love and thanks for 20 happy years of marriage. Please ma'am may I have 20 more?
—Michael Starr
December 2, 2012
To: David
To the ten pound one ounce baby boy born Jan 19, 1963 Its high time you started lying about your age, Love, Mom.
—Mary-Ann Gilbreth
To: Richard
TO: Richard The Correct Husband Happy 65th Birthday, December 7. Wishing you miles of love from the west coast to the east So proud of your FEMA team in New Jersey helping those in need Would love to have you home January 5 to partake of your birthday gift seating for Prairie Home Companion at the War Memorial Opera House! The correct Susan
—Susan Wilpitz
December 1, 2012
To: Patrick, in North Dakota
Congratulations on your new career at the FDIC! Now, you just need a nice Catholic girl who will live up to your mother's expectations.
—Brent Haase
To: Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad - we've run away to New York and are going to Lake Wobegon next, with Garrison and crew. Love you!
—Sue and Rick Schleh
To: Kinga
Thanks for coming and welcome to an American institution.
—Abby Coplin
To: Bub and Emma
Thanks for continuing the birthday tradition despite absorbing Sandy's best punch! With love, Kyle and Abby.
—Kyle Kovacs
To: Eleanor and Diane
Sorry you are missing the show tonight in person - but we hope you are listening right now. We (and now Mr Keillor) are thinking of you.
—Susan and Jeff D
To: Gwen Daniels
Happy 78th birthday, Mom! You've been such a great mother to Kim, Marc and me. So sorry one of us turned out to be a Republican...
—Misty Daniels
To: Mara
Happy Birthday, Mommy! We promise to listen to the babysitter.
—Milo & Ruben Goldman
November 26, 2012
To: Mary
Happy (sweet 16) birthday to Mary. Celebrating here at Town Hall tonight. You'll be sweet 16 forever to me. Love Dad "we will be at the 12/1/12 show"
—Paul Santos
To: Ben Fuller
It all started in Bryant Park in NYC. What a glorious five years it has been. Thanks for always cleaning out the cat box. I look forward to the next 50 years of being with you, not cleaning out the cat box.
—Cricket Fuller
November 25, 2012
To: Norah Jayne
Happy 1st birthday to Norah Jayne in Northern Minnesota and congratulations to her parents, Nathan and Sara.
—Martha Dahlin
November 24, 2012
To: Sarah Buck
A very happy birthday to cousins Sarah Buck and Sarah Bailey from Southwest Florida. Our birthday wish is to see APHC live in SW Florida 2013.
—Sarah Bailey
To: Patricia
Came all the way from Caracas, Venezuela to see Mr Keillor (whom I listen to almost every week thanks to the Internet) in person in his red shoes, Here I am in the last row of the Town Hall and WOW!
—Nicolas Jove
To: travis
Thanks to son Travis for tickets to this show. You made parenting a piece of cake. We're so proud of you. Love, Mom & Dad
—dan & susan bleen
To: 50% of Abbott In-laws (Jack, Clairie, Elizabeth)
Happy November 29 birthday, I'll meet you at Slippery's for a bump!!
—Cia Abbott-Bullemer
November 23, 2012
To: Sandy
My dear wife, Just a couple of days and we will be together! Cant wait to come home to Dresden for Christmas. I love you!
—Nick Pruditsch
To: michael
I don't think it was a cat who ate a part of the turkey when it was left in the car to stay cool but I am glad you ate my portion anyway. Love you Monica
—Monica Ogrinz
To: Amy and Ashley Ostdiek
Amy and Ashley from Colorado: Congrats and love from mom dad and Tim on your marriage. Enjoy Saturday's show. Yay for New York and marriage equality. See you back on the prairie soon.
—Dave Ostdiek
To: Tom and Diane Turck
Sending warm Antarctic Summer birthday wishes to Mom and Dad in Bismarck. I used all the common sense you gave me and took a job where the months between November and March are milder than ND.
—Daniel Turck
To: Derek Schraner
Happy Birthdaymas to my favourite Ottawa neighbour and co-conspirator. This night with Mr. Keillor in New York is to make up for the cosmic cruelty of your birthday falling on Christmas Day. Aren't you glad, this year, I splurged on a hotel room that doesn't have bunkbeds? May your next 41 years be full of skyscraping pastrami and corned beef sandwiches from Katz's, and teetering stacks of comic books from Midtown. I lurve you, I loave you, I luff you.
—Tanya Pobuda
To: Blanche & Ian
Greetings to my 92 year old mother, Blanche, in Springville PA & to my son, Ian, proudly serving on the front lines of Phila NewsRadio.
—alan bush
November 22, 2012
To: Cristin
There is no place else in this world where I would rather be right now then here in this iconic theatre, sitting, listening, and smiling next to you. I want you to know that I was grateful when you accompanied me to the movie theate in Burlington, VT to see our first Prairie Home Show . I was also appreciative when you left the radio on in the car even though it was tuning out with static! I hope you don't get embarrassed if our friend with the red shoes reads your name on the air. Or if he let's the whole world know how much Love I hold in my heart for you. Another year, another Town Hall NYC show. We made it to the front row!!!
—Kenneth Kehoe
November 20, 2012
To: Tricia Guthrie
Happy birthday Tricia Guthrie ,the blue bird days of Colorado are not so far away
—andrew mcintosh
November 18, 2012
To: Casey
Congratulations to Casey and Kayla on their engagement!
—Andy DeGregorio
November 17, 2012
To: Jack Farrell
Happy 70th birthday to the man who makes me laugh nearly everyday along with our weekly Garrison Keillor. His nickname is Sasquatch because he has big feet.
—Catherine Farrell
To: David Schwab
Wishing my husband happy retirement after 37 years with the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. Thanks for all you've done for our Great Lakes!
—Diane McCarthy
To: Heather and Eric
Congratulations Heather and Eric on your engagement! If you need a flower girl and ring bearer, I have two that you can rent! Love, Marc and Kelly
—Marc Cohen
November 16, 2012
To: Ted Miller
Thank you for the best date night ever! You're the best!
—Ann Rice
To: Stephanie Taylor
Happy Thanksgiving Mom! I am starting to wonder if we are the only family that has more pies than guests?
—Sarah Taylor
To: Dan the Man Holt
67 years ago a dark, curly headed boy was oklahoma born, only to have the wind sweep him to the mighty state of Texas and there, firmly planted his roots. Happy Birthday to a man who deserves so much, Hope you enjoy this crazy radio show! Love from me and the kids!
—Linda Holt
November 15, 2012
To: Bob and Kathleen Leingang
Congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary you are an inspiration to your whole family. We all love you to pieces.
—Melinda Shabro
November 14, 2012
To: Evelyn Vecera
Dear Mom - I know you understand Blake's words that "We can't bind ourselves to joy. We have to kiss it as it flies by." I hope you have a pain-free 85th birthday. Much love...
—Nancy Clark
November 13, 2012
To: JASD Jewish Association of South Dayton
Greetings to JASD who is having a Prairie Home Companion party tonight while listening to the show. Our home is now Lake Wobegon.
—Judy Chesen
To: Tricia Guthrie
Happy birthday, The blue bird days of Colarado are not so far away ,I love you more and more with each passing day.
—andrew mcintosh
November 11, 2012
To: Kathy Gould
Dear Sister, I'll still need you. I'll still feed you now that you're 64. Love, Your Big Brother
—Terry Gould
To: alfred
Happy birthday we love you!
—mary salva
November 10, 2012
To: Steve and Melaine (<--rhymes with Elaine)
Mom & Dad! We hope you're having a beautiful time and your happiest anniversary! We love you so much! Stay out all night and sleep in tomorrow, you deserve it! Your loving kids.
—Paul Herbert
To: charles and julie
Thank you Garrison for kicking off our first adventure together. Hopefully you bring us good luck. If not we will be forced to move to St Cloud.
—julie long
To: Franklin and eliot
Glad you could make the show. Hope lefty can too. You're both handsome and above average in my book. Love mom
—Jane Moore
To: Ron
Happy 9 month anniversary tomorrow, Ron. Thanks for getting tickets to this show in Chicago!
—Sarah Bunger
To: Mom
Happy 92nd birthday to my Mom. Mom, please don't worry about the money. We could never repay you for what you've done for us. Carol
—Carol Levenson
To: Paul Danko
Hello to Paul & Mel from Mom & Dad in Minnesota. Hope you're enjoying the show.
—Jean Danko
To: barbara
Happy Birthday!
—mary luchsinger
November 9, 2012
To: Madeline
Happy 16th Birthday. Hope you are enjoying the show with all the old people. From you Aunt and Uncle.
To: Will, Jackie & Karina
We hope Karina enjoyed her first time hearing "The Prarie Home Companion". We will remember this night for years to come.
—Tom & Florence Pinn
To: Steve and Melaine (<--rhymes with Elaine)
Mom & Dad! We hope you're having a beautiful time and your happiest anniversary! We love you so much! Stay out all night and sleep in tomorrow, you deserve it! Your loving kids.
—Paul Herbert
To: Kasia Pater
Dear Mom, Happy 49th plus one! Me and sis can't wait to come home, P.S. don't tell dad we voted for Obama, we don't want to be cut out of the will. Love Bogdan and Ola
—Bogdan Pater
To: Mel Zellman
Dad: "How sharper than a serpent's tooth..." Happy birthday, love, your very thankful children.
—Shaila Newman
To: Barbara Luchsinger
A HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY , FROM ALL OF YOU FRIENDS AND FAMILY at the JOFFREY BALLET costume SHOP !!!!
—Travis j. Halsey
To: Mary Perkins
Thank you mom, for fulfilling a childhood dream by taking me to see Prairie Home Companion. A son could not ask for a better 30th birthday gift. Love always.
—Andrew Jenkins
To: Paul Hopson
Happy 82nd birthday Dad. Being here with you on the same continent is easier than being in New Zealand confused about when it is actually your birthday due to the international dateline.
—Jane Pelz
To: Jane Pelz
Happy Birthday to my wife Jane celebrating a significant birthday that ends in zero
—Jeff Pelz
November 8, 2012
To: Colleen Stephens (in the audience)
Congratulations (and Viel Glück!) on your upcoming internship at the Max Planck Institute for the Advancement of Science in Leipsiz, Germany.
—Tom Burns
To: Robert
Good luck on your Coast Guard exam. Sorry you couldnt be here to enjoy the show in person. Your mother-in-law appreciates the free ticket.
—Barbara C
To: Alumni of St. Raphael Catholic School in Naperville, IL
Mrs. Robinson sends greetings to all her phenomenal, former students who attended St. Raphael Catholic School in Naperville, IL. She always knew you were like the Lake Wobegon children, only you all were well above average!
—Margaret Robinson
To: Becca Silvas
Hello from Chicago Becca! Hope all things are well in your life. Wish you could be here - I miss you! -Alex
—Alex Fries
November 4, 2012
To: Laura Pruss
I love you Laura. You are the best girlfriend IN THE WORLD!! :)
—Schnitzel a/k/a Lambshanks
To: Shannon Skelton
Happy 5 year anniversary to my English major wife! Love, Mark
—Mark Skelton
November 3, 2012
To: Aaron Bussey
My dear adventurer! The last two years and some months have been great!
—Katie Bussey
November 2, 2012
To: Sasha Rosenfels
Happy Birthday Mom - doing just fine here with Papa. Though I can't believe you left him with a one year old. Enjoy the show!
—Finley Gillon
October 27, 2012
To: WBAA
I was a board op at WBAA from '80 to '87, in the basement of Elliot Hall! It's where I first heard PHC. I don't know if anyone's still there, but hi to Maurie and everyone else roaming the basement halls!
—Carl Letsche
To: Mike
Youre right. Sue Scott is even prettier in person than she is on the radio!
—Pieter van Doorn
To: Chief Master Sergeant Sandra Dye
Sorry you were called to duty on short notice. Thank you and all the folks at Grissom Air Reserve Base for your service. Love - Curt PS. Mom says thanks for letting her use your ticket.
—Curt Ashendel
To: Amy Memmer
Thank you Amy for allowing me to abandon you and our three children to drive from Kansas to my alma mater on my Birthday to see this wonderful show. I am sure your parents will forgive me someday. I will be back in time for Chruch tomorrow.
—Matthew Memmer
To: My Carolina Viking
Ninjas are safe at home. Having a great time. All that's missing here is BBQ and you.
—Cresta Fiesta
To: Joe Wilkerson
Happy birthday, Dad! After 74 years, your middle name is still "Go"!
—Annette Benson
To: Charlie and Kim Taylor (mom and dad)
Happiest anniversary to my favorite parents! Oh, wait... Happy anniversary. Love you always!
—Mary Taylor
To: Gary Mueller
Happy Birthday to our brother Gary who turns 60 today!! Good luck at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC tomorrow and to the whole family joining you! Hopefully a big celebration to follow!
—Nancy Mueller
To: Ella and Jakob
Mark this one off the bucket list, kiddos ....Mommy made it!
—Natalie Kanaby
To: Angie (Freshman Boilermaker in the audience)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY and thanks for coming to the "old folks show" with Mom and Dad today.
—Jack Rogers
To: Brett
Brett, you are the love of my life. Get better soon. Wishing you were well enough to have made it out here to the Midwest.
—Michelle Custead
To: Pawel Majkowski
What a way to end such a great summer. I look forward to many more summers of fishing northern pike, and motorcycle trips. And tell Kasia - don't forget that she's winning roommate tryouts. Thanks for all the great times together you're the best.
—Ashley Agler
To: Andy and Marie
Hello from your parents in Granite Falls, Minnesota. We are still wating for you to bring home some grandchildren.
—Brad Larson
To: Betsy Caputo
To the best mom we three weirdos could ask for- wish you were here. Love you
—Erica, Kerry and Liz Caputo
To: Mom and Dad and Granny and Grandad
I'm sorry I'm missing the turnip picking, but I hope you're having a good time listening in Oklahoma. I miss you very much.
—Jenna Ling
To: Granny and Grandad & Mom and Daddy
Thank you for making me listen to NPR and helping me find A Prairie Home Companion and scheduling a listening party for the Purdue show.
—Jenna Ling
October 26, 2012
To: Anna Westfall
Peggy mama & papa want to say "hi" from Purdue University & sent Lots of love to our Grand-daughter 'ANNA' We are going to have a blast Camping-out with YOU! Pack your Long-Johns!
—Peggy Mama & Papa Terry Crose
To: Sophie
Happy 12th Birthday to our wonderful niece in Massachusetts, from your aunt and uncle at Purdue!
—Ann Clark
October 25, 2012
To: Greta
Thank you for being the marviest mom ever!
—Lee Ann Jaeger
October 23, 2012
To: Frank and Barbara
Hope Florida is fine. Trying my best to keep up with leaves at your home in Lafayette but may need a larger rake.
October 22, 2012
To: Victoria Supernaugh
Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife and best friend!
—Bruce Supernaugh
To: Zippy Larson
Please announce on the October 27, 2012 show: Happy 80 years young to Baltimore's Best Historian and walking tourguide, Zippy Larson! Keep the zip in your step, you octogenarian. We love you!
—Gloria Bartas
To: Woody
Dear Jim, I just want to say thanks for listening to Prairie Home Companion with me for 27 years! And I was wondering, could you change jobs? Not just any job but a job in Minnesota? I know you know how homesick I am for Minnesota & how badly I want to move home so could you try really hard to get a graphic design job somewhere in MN, preferably near a good walleye lake and not too far from the bait shop? If you do I promise I'll cook your favorite hot dish every Friday, play footsie with you under the table and let you ice fish from your favorite couch anytime u want. I love you forever Woody. your wife Chris.
—Chris Woods
October 21, 2012
To: Eva Langton
Congratulations on the impending arrival of the next generation of PHC fans!! We can't wait to cuddle your baby!! Maybe Next year we can see the show live. Love Grammie and Grampa Risse
—Crystal Risse
To: Lena Risse
Happy 20th Birthday to our baby, Lena!! Happy to hear your public radio pledge as a birthday gift to yourself!! Welcome to adulthood, we love you!!! Mom & Papa
—Crystal Risse
To: Ehtibar Dzhafarov
Happy 60th birthday, papa! Hope you're having a great time. We loved having you visit San Francisco. Next time, we promise we'll only walk downhill.
—Damir & Veronica Dzhafarov
October 20, 2012
To: Kevin Dearborn Olson
If you were listening to Prarie Home tonight, you might have heard my old banjo teacher, Jack Tuttle & his daughter Molly, as they're competing as a Duo on tonight's show. When you were pnly one yr old, the hifh 5on3 or my banjo made you cry! ,,, I'm sorry
—Lyn Dearborn
To: Karisha & Sarah - MaMuse
Much love from two sisters to two "spirit sisters". Your poetry and music continue to inspire us and punctuate our lives. We love you!
—Kathleen & Rosemary Quinn
To: Martin White
I hope you enjoy your surprise tonight, coming to St. Paul just to see Prairie Home! Thanks for introducing me to P.H. I actually sort of enjoy it. ;)
—Lee Maassen
To: mom and dad in N.H.
We made it into town yesterday from colorado,to see the show.already had walleye twice! Hope everything is well up in "lake Winnipusaki"! And hope the tourists have all gone home!
—martin white
To: Cathy and Jim
Greetings from your Dutch dinner mates. You are now officially Prairie Home Companion groupies, and we envy you.
—Ruth and Luke
October 19, 2012
To: berit & gavin
wish you were here to help close the cabin! but we're jealous of auckland for the weather you're havin! love from minnesota kiwis
—kristi bolstad
To: Tom Londergan
Happy 50th Birthday to my best friend and husband Tom. A night out with Garrison was the best I could do... Love you lots! xoxo
—Jean Londergan
To: Marilyn and Susie
Greetings to both of you in "the other Rochester." Please sit Susie near the radio so she can hear this. Love from Connie and Kevin
—Connie and Kevin Bowen
October 18, 2012
To: Bruce
You're a Republican, I'm a Democrat, but what we have in common is a love of PHC and Lake Wobegone. Enjoy the show with me this Saturday, honey. We'll both be there in St Paul to enjoy it and for once, we won't talk politics!
—Betty Stewart
To: Eric
Happy 23rd anniversary! We don't agree on everything but we agree that GK and PHC are the bomb! Let's celebrate like our wedding but without the earthquake.
—Juli Freitas
To: the Rev. Danae Ashley
Happy birthday and happy second anniversary to the woman who changed my life forever. Next year in Scotland!
—Henry Lebedinsky
October 17, 2012
To: Marion & Orgean Storlien
Happy Anniversary Grandpa and Grandma! Fifty-nine years; you really know how to set the bar! Wish we could be there. Love always!
—Joe & Jessie Storlien
To: Christine and Art Melendez
Happy 20th anniversary! Love from you sons.
—Christopher & Curtis Walkons
October 16, 2012
To: Fred and Joy Fields
Happy 5th Anniversary! Enjoy the show
—Aaron Osgood
October 14, 2012
To: Jeff Baird
Happy 22nd Anniversary TODAY (10/20/12) to my wonderful husband Jeff. Thanks for coming to Prairie Home Companion with me, instead of buying me another shotgun.
—Millie Baird
October 13, 2012
To: Jim & Kathy Petrokubi
Happy anniversary Mom and Dad! 40 years together, and you still have the glow of two teenagers in love. Hope you got a little sunshine on your trip this week!
—Julie Petrokubi
To: Marion Storlien
Happy Birthday to Grandma Marion; a woman who's braved life on the prairie in Dawson, MN for 80 years now. Love, your grandchildren
—Joe Storlien
October 12, 2012
To: Neil Blomberg
Happy Birthday! After listening to PHC for 30+ years, we thought it would be a great gift to attend this performance for your(70th)birthday! With love from Joanna, Erik, Annika, Michael and Henry.
—Joanna Blomberg
To: Eddy & Susie
Happy 50th Anniversary! You took us on a cruise to celebrate and we're taking you to a Prairie Home Companion (Oct 13). Congratulations. We love you!
—jeff, jody & meredith king
October 11, 2012
To: Tim Langhorst
Happy 29th birthday Tim. We are proud to have you as a son and a partner of Langhorst Dairy. Dad's wish came true. Love, Mom and Dad
—Kurt and Constance Langorst
October 9, 2012
To: Florence Boyle
Happy Birthday to my mother who will 98 years young on october 26th. She lives in Windsor, MAss.
—James Boyle
To: Family & Friends in Louisville
We're so happy to be here on our second October visit to The Fitzgerald and front row center this time!
—Allen & Brigid Brown
To: Gladys
Happy 80th Birthday to Gladys, and congratulations on her marriage to Bud 60 years ago in Arkdale. They are attending the October 13 show.
—Pam Brunner
October 6, 2012
To: Liz Masterson
Liz we are all praying for your recovery. We can't wait to hear Colorado's Favorite Cowgirl singer again soon!
—Cheryl Brungardt
To: Jack Holmquest
To our family expecting us in Sioux Falls SD tonight for dinner....sorry. Got the LAST two tickets for tonight's show and "Dinner with Grandma" would have been great, but has been off the bucket list for a while now. Thanks for understanding. Love you all!
—John Holmquest
To: John, Kathryn, Eric, Karen and Joanne
Thanks for coming up to Minnesota to visit us on our birthdays! -The Corcorans
—The Corcorans
To: The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, WI
Ready the holy water! My mother-in-law is en route after her visit to the land of Lutherans!
—The Corcorans
To: My Dad, John
Happy belated 60th birthday! If you can't hear this, you probably need hearing aides. Your loving daughter, Adria
—Adria Wittwer
October 5, 2012
To: Cristina Woodall
For Oct 6, 2012 Happy 40th birthday to our storm chasing girl from your Kansas family
—Randall & Betsy Kaufman
To: Diane
Have a very special 68th birthday! From your sweetie
—Dominic Daninger
To: Warren Gager
Happy 62nd Birthday Dad! I love you with all my heart!
—Erin Gager
September 30, 2012
To: Donnie
Thank you for ten beautiful, happy years of marriage. I love you more than ice cream!!!
—Jeannette Yusko
To: Austin Young I
Deployed in Japan and thinking of my wonderful grandparents. Love you and hope to see you soon.
—Austin Young II
September 29, 2012
To: Jon
In the audience tonight celebrating our 5th Wedding Anniversary! Glad to be partners in crime on this roller coaster ride through chaos!
—Piper Holasek
To: Beth Kaufholz
I hope you're enjoying our 36 hours in St. Paul. But if you're not, we'll be back home in Florida tomorrow!
—Ed Kaufholz
To: Carole /Mom
last saturday during PHC you went to heaven to dance with Jesus, but tonight I'm know you'll hear the merits of ketchup, and praise God I am not an English major, and if Garrison sings "Lord I TOLD THAT UNDERTAKER" together we can all scream! Love always, Jackie
—Jackie Johnson
September 28, 2012
To: Tommy
Happy 7th Birthday Tommy Boy! You just might be the youngest regular listener. Like it or not. Love, Auntie
—Kim Frakes
September 27, 2012
To: Carol Jean Aagard Tillitt
Happy 80th to the girl who is a Farmer's Daughter, Nurse, Wife, Mother, Cook, Seamstress, Rosemaler, Gardener, Grandmother and most of all, BELOVED. From your Air Force Grandkids in Germany
—Suzanne, Perry, Sadie & Bennet Peloquin
To: Madie, Lara, and Rachel
Happy 16th Birthday Madie, Lara, Rachel, May you remain fearful of exceeding 22 mph and continue making only right turns. Love, your parents and driving instructors
—Your Moms Koehn/Trimarco/Koehler
September 24, 2012
To: Ann and Larry in Mancos, CO
After 20 years with no paper to show They done got hitched just a year a go!
—jody temple
To: Greg
It is Greg Hoekstra's 65th birthday on Oct. 1st and we are attending your show on the 29th of Sept. Was wondering if you could surprise him with a Happy Birthday wish.
—gwen Hoekstra
September 23, 2012
To: Uncle Joel & Aunt Kirsten
Here live at PHC without the kids! Thinking of both of you and hope to see you soon. Hi Grandma. Thanks for watching your grand dog Addie. Love Keely & Bob
—Robert Hillison
To: Susan Marie DeLongis
So chaplain DeLongis. If your are still keeping score, spiritually and in the flesh, you lost. You lost BIG. Ya dig?! Dumb dumb!! LOL.
—Fred Fredricks
To: Bob Person
[FYI - Bob will be in your PHC audience at the Fitzgerald on Saturday, 10/6/12.] Happy 70th Birthday to Bob in the audience, with love from his kids and grandkids. We hope you enjoy A Prairie Home Companion!
—Julie Johnson
September 22, 2012
To: Carol
Hello to Carol. Glad you could come to visit and get to see Prairie Home Companion. Have fun!
—Meg Todd
To: David Cauffield
Happy 29th Birthday David! Lots of love from your family.
—Michele Cauffield
To: Jack n Jean
First time in st Paul and wanting to tell friends and family in Idaho and Vermont we'd come back.
—Stephanie Goodman
To: Lucinda and Matt
Congradulations to Lucinda and Matt on your wedding this afternoon in Rice Park, in downtown St. Paul, from Lee and your mother Peggy, up from Columbia South Carolina.
—Peggy Alderman
To: Grandma Julie
Our first PHC show live tonight on the heels of our 5th grandchilds announcment this week!!!
—monte young
September 20, 2012
To: Rod Tangren
Like to wish the CAVEMAN happy birthday out at the caveman ranch in moab ut.
—hunter tangren
To: theresa punyko
Theresa, Hello to the best mother in Minnesota on your 80th birthday. You gave up the gardens of New Jersey for the Minnesota winters. thanks
—frank paul
September 19, 2012
To: Jim Ottery
Hi Dad, things are going well and I'll be home to see you now that the fun of summer is over and I'm broke!
—Meredith Ottery
September 16, 2012
To: Hoyt
Happy Anniversary Honey , I live you so very much!
—Louise Baker
To: Ailie Phillips
Hello to Ailie (pronounced A Lee)from your folks in Maine. Study hard. Remember, today is both Grandma's and Frodo Baggins' birthday. We love you.
—John Phillips
September 15, 2012
To: Dad and Sandy
Hey, in case you still listen and aren't too busy I wanted you guys to know that you're going to be grandparents. Love you bunches, Litz Noodles
—Sarah Pratt
To: Joy and Greg
In todays show from West Virginia. Hello from Dad and Mom. Enjoy.
—Dad Mom
To: LeAnn
Happy 22nd Anniversary to my loving wife today. She stands as a testament to women who can tolerate the absurdity of the male condition for these extended periods of time.
—Jesse Keenan
To: John
Dearest Moose. I wish you were here with me, and not in 103 degree San Diego, But I know that the kitties (Xora the warrior princess, captain naughty and the orange ninja) the yard and the farmers market peeps are glad you stayed. The wheel turns and will bring me home again Monday
—Sarah Joseph
To: Oliver Kokomoor
Happy 4 week birthday. Tell your mom and dad to keep you warm through the Madison, WI winter. Florida Gator boys weren't built for the cold. Can't wait to see you.
—Karl (Pop Pop) Kokomoor
September 14, 2012
To: South dade county family
I finally made it all the way from Miami. I closed my eyes had a dream about cheese curds and Lutherans and woke up in Lake Wobegon. Aka. St. Paul.
—Charis Yaniz-Martinez
September 13, 2012
To: Michelle Elliott
To my beautiful wife Michelle. So excited to celebrate our honeymoon on our one year anniversary! You Are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey, you'll never no dear how much I love you. Happy Anniversary!
—Chad Elliott
September 11, 2012
To: Nancy AuBuchon
Greetings to my brave wife, the rock lady of Sullivan MO. You have inspired us with your positive attitude while fighting parkinsons and enduring deep brain stimulation surgery. You have touched the lives of many people with your gifts of lucky rocks. This is for you! My Lucky Woman I said to a squirrel, "What is that you are carrying?" and he said, "It is my lucy rock; isn't it pretty?" I held it and said, "Indeed." I said to God, "What is this woman?" And He said, "It is my lucky rock; isn't she wondrous?" Yes Indeed!
—Bob AuBuchon
September 10, 2012
To: Laura
(laura will be audience on Saturday 9/15) Good Luck with your new job in St. Paul. We will send cheese and maple syrup as needed. Love, Mom and Dad in Vermont
—Leigh Chesnut
September 6, 2012
To: Elizabeth Middleton
Happy 33rd Birthday, Elizabeth! You've been listening to A Prairie Home Companion since you were a young girl and you like to say that whenever you hear it broadcast, it reminds you of being young and being at home. May this birthday wish make you feel all the more young and at home when you hear it in our kitchen where we listen in with our children every single week.
—Jarrett Dapier
September 2, 2012
To: Martha Jane Cordell
Best wishes on your engagement Martha and Ben! We're looking forward to the big day!
—Jackie Paguirigan
September 1, 2012
To: Cole Schneider
We're getting married today! Many waters can't quench our love but good thing it's an open bar at the reception.
—Maggie Doherty
August 28, 2012
To: Cousin Judy
Thinking of you and heard from the Indianapolis delegation that the wedding was wonderful and they all enjoyed themselves. Please thank the happy couple for the ornament they sent me. it is perfect. Sorry I was not there but you know how I am about weddings.. Always think of you when PHC comes on and hope that you are listening too.
—Kathy Robertson
August 25, 2012
To: Lily Morse
God bless you, canine soulmate. Im glad you enjoyed your last evening rooted to the earth sailing on the chesapeake bay, eating saga cheese and lapping chilled water in a wine glass! You left us 5 hours ago and we miss you terribly.
—Boo Morse
August 24, 2012
To: Casey and Stacie Madson
Congratulations Casey Madson and Stacie Ausen on your very "prairie home" Norwegian wedding today at West Freeborn Lutheran Church near Hartland, MN. Love, your family.
—Kristi Koziolek
August 20, 2012
To: Craig
Please wish a happy 60th birthday to Craig from his kids, who know better than to call during this show!
—Gustafson Kids
To: Neill and Arnie Fingerhut
A great Big Happy 60th Anniversary to my favorite Minnesotans - my parents! You are an true inspriration! With Love from your family!
—Dianne Scott
August 18, 2012
To: Mom (Kathy)
Living over 4000 miles away in York has made it difficult for us to stay in contact as much as we would like. Hopefully you'll be listening to 'Holy Ole' with me. You'll be happy to know that we're already saving for a trip to Minnesota next summer. Can't wait! Looking forward to celebrating Eloise's 2nd birthday and a visit to the State Fair with you. Lots of love, Lisa :)
—Lisa Niven
August 17, 2012
To: To all the current Oles
Believe me, 20 years from now you will crave that cafeteria lutefisk.
—A 90's Alum in Sydney Australia
To: Richard Corrick
Happy anniversary, my darling Richard! Thanks for putting up with all that comes with marrying a St. Olaf graduate!
—Holly Corrick
To: Christene Fair
17 August 2012 - Happy Birthday to an amazing woman and friend - Can't believe it was a year ago that we went to see Garrison at Tanglewood! Hope your birthday is triple dream brie-like!
—nancy scott
August 14, 2012
To: Jennifer
Happy Birthday Jennifer! We are so proud of you! It has been a pleasure to share in your joyous and triumphant year. Hang in there, Autumn is coming. It wont be "hot as hell" much longer. Love Mom and your very "Norwegian" Dad
—Trilby Devine
August 7, 2012
To: Dot Smith
Happy Birthday Mom, after 30 or so years of you listening to APHC on the radio, and sharing the progam with us girls, we finally made it to a live show today. September 15, 2012. We love you Mom. Your girls Iris and Wanda.
—Wanda Comer
August 1, 2012
To: Laura
Good luck with your new job in St.Paul. Vermont misses you but we will send cheese and syrup as needed.
—Mom and dad Chesnut
July 31, 2012
To: Pleasant street block in excelsior
Thank you for your ongoing support to the excelsior pillow store. we greatly appreciate it and hope you enjoy the show. Don't forget the popcorn :) .
—Bob Miller
July 28, 2012
To: Lisa Bevalaqua
Well Hello There~ Lisa, from Manhattan~ Can you believe I live in this big city? Have a wonderful Birthday and a great year. Your ole friend ~LuAnne
—LuAnne Codella
July 24, 2012
To: Augusta Donaldson
I tried to come up with something clever to say, but best to leave that to Garrison. Happy 30th Birthday - here's to many many more!
—David Donaldson
July 22, 2012
To: Edward and Harriette Gibson
Thank you for all you do! You two are the best grandparents ever! Love, Allie and Dresden..
—Dresden Vogt
To: Tony
I love you & I'm happy that I have a day off to spend quality time with you today!!
—Melanie Inman
July 17, 2012
To: Melissa Bennett
To My Sister Melissa - Welcome to the new member of your family - Bela! We're so happy you have arrived! Michelle and Jeff
—Michelle Bennett
July 13, 2012
To: Aunt Bernice
Dan and I are really happy to be celebrating your 90th birthday here at Prairie Home Companion. I promise it will take a lot less time to get home...once we get out of the parking lot. Do it again at 100?
—Melissa Stoller
To: USCG BM2 Masri
Its been four years since I found the stack of Prarie Home Companion cd's at your home and knew you were the one. I wish you were here and now on that boat!
—Emily Masri
To: Appel Family
Welcome to LA, Willem, Elisabeth, Charlotte,emmeline, little willem and jurian! Let's not wait another 7 years to get together! Love, Tom, jean, Kaitlin and Nolan
—Tom Gentile
To: Aret
My dear, sweet, engineer husband. I spent a decade listening to Prairie Home Companion before I met you. Somehow it is even better listening with you by my side, even though you always need a translation and you rarely hear all the words...! Thanks for taking me to see it performed live this year. I hope you hear everything clearly at the Hollywood Bowl. Your wife, the communication specialist.
—Sona Krikorian
To: Naomi
Here's to starting a new life soon together! wah wah wah BOOM!
—Wesley Kim
To: Chanel Boutakidis
Many thanks to my wonderful wife who had to purchase tickets to 4 other shows in order to land good seats to this one. Mr. Keiller, this had better be worth it.
—Ioakim Boutakidis
To: Mary Zastrow
To my loving sister and her boyfriend. Thanks so much for inviting to come along to the Hollywood show. Love from the North Bay.
—Christa Curtin
To: Ginny
Happy four year anniversary...and you thought falling in love in our mid 50's would never happen. Sorry about the broken hip while mountain biking.
—Tim Murphy
To: Nora
Congratulations on graduating from UC Davis Vet School. Carpe Diem. Mom & Dad
—Robert Badal
To: Shane
Welcome to California Shane. We wish you good times, good grades and a Great Future!! Love, Uncle Damon & Aunt Anne
—Mel Spelde
To: Penny & Ed DeRocker
Happy celebration of 41 years of marriage and congratulations on the sale of your home. Hope your stay at the lake cottage this summer is like a second honeymoon. If not, one of you is always welcome to come babysit here in LA. Love to you both!
—Abbey DeRocker
To: Jefferson
"I choose you as my best friend, lover and partner for LIFE". I spoke those vows from my heart, and they hold true even stronger today. Its not over yet. You loving wife,
—Pamela Remai
To: Damon
Happy 51st b'day and 20th anniversary from Mel, mom, Shane, anne, and all those who love you and think you are the best despite your humble opinion of yourself.
—Mel Spelde
To: Alicia & Ranga Bhaumik (Baamik)
To a young Japanese woman, born and raised in Colombia who decided to study abroad in the 70s and got stuck because of a young Bengali man swept her off her feet in the great melting pot that is LA Thank you Mom n Pop
—Jay Bhaumik
To: Chester
Dad, I know it's been a tough journey but you're still my hero.
—Carla Kucinski
To: Russell
Happy 40th birthday and 5 year anniversary to my someday husband Russell.
—Shane Crowell
To: Liz
To my bride, I passed my dissertation defense in the big city. Mississippi bound in two weeks. Uncork the wine and put the babies down early, we've got some catching up to do!
—Rod Wilson
To: Lori
Ten years ago, ten years seemed a much longer time. I love you, Wench, I love being married to you, and I love our funny life together. Dooot.
—Shawn Fidler
To: Bernice Burton
Happy 90th birthday to Bernice, from your kids, Tom and Elizabeth! Congratulations, and enjoy Prairie Home Companion at the Hollywood Bowl!
—Elizabeth Burton
To: Larry Cistrelli
Hi Dad, just wanted to say Happy Birthday. I finally got to see a Live show at the Hollywood Bowl.
—Aaron Cistrelli
To: Papa Pat Eller and all of Clover Valley, Minnesota
I'm off the family pay role! Happy to announce I got a job offer and a boyfriend in LA, sad I won't be coming home to you and the humid forests of Northern Minnesota. May the varmints stay out of your gardens!
—Katy Cashman
To: Jeff
To my one and only bratty bro, After you've finished swimming in this 90 degree weather there's only one thing I want to know: is it hot enough for you now? From your Wonderful Big Sister (WBS)
—Andrea Alterman
To: Mike and Mary Morrison
Mom and Dad everybody at tonight's Hollywood Bowl show wishes you a very happy 49th Wedding Anniversary. XXXOOO your son and daughter-in-law.
—Michael Morrison
To: Enzo
Congratulations to Enzo on being accepted into the Los Angeles Children's Chorus! We are so proud of you and looking forward to every performance, where we promise to cry only a little bit. Love, Mom & Dad
—Jennifer Grappone
To: The Sauders
Safe travels to the Sauder van, rolling across the miles from LA to Roanoke, IL after two weeks of fun family times.
—Heidi Luginbuhl
To: Ricardo
Hey Babe, our move to SoCal is not to shabby- I got into USC and your underpaid at your job! I love you and here's to living the dream! -Jenn
—Jennifer Maldonado
To: Dick
Dick, thanks for feeding our Betta fish, Mr. Roland Bond while we here at praire home companion.
—Marvin Slay
To: Esther
To the loveliest gal that ever strolled down the avenue of love. And to the baby in your stomach, please be a good boy. -David
—David Mylar
To: Frances Sanfilippo
7-13-2012 Happy First Birthday in Heaven MOM !!! Hope the gardens are up to your standards. Please give Dad all our love as well. God Bless, Your Family
—Anthony Sanfilippo
To: Amie
Hello to Amie, a California girl who only eats Asian food, spending the summer in Midland, Michigan. Don't despair -- Zachary's bringing 12 pork buns in his suitcase just for you.
—Karen and Milt Policzer
To: Christina, Angela, Chann
Thank you for the birthday gift of these tickets, we're having a wonderful time!
—Irene (mom & dad) Loera
To: Jess and little Alexander
I thought Mr. Keillor's dulcet tones would be easier to bear if singing your praises. You're a wonderful mom! Even 3000 miles away, a night in Lake Wobegon and I'm home again.
—Eben Cottrelle
To: Carrie Salisbury
Happy birthday to my sweetheart, turning 30 for the first time here with Garrison. Maybe he'll go home to the babysitter so we can go out for dessert?
—Ben Salisbury
To: F. Garret Cloran
Thanks, my dear pal, for being my special date tonight! If anyone should live in a place named Lake Woebegone, it's you and I, ha ha! Hi,Garrison! Welcome to El Lay!
—Saule' Kliore
To: John Kumpe
I am happy to celebrate the anniversary of your 39th birthday with you this evening at the Hollywood Bowl! Happy Birthday, Honey!
—Claudia Kumpe
To: Daniel Linscott
Happy 10th Anniversary my dear. You've still got it!
—Alexandra Linscott
To: Zachary Scheetz
Thank you for accompanying me to tonight's show Zachary. This is the best anniversary present that I ever thought of! I will miss you when you deploy next week. God Bless our troops! Love Maurin (Garrison, it is pronounced Maurin, as in Marin County, CA...)
—Maurin Scheetz
July 12, 2012
To: Armando Lagunas
Happy Anniversary, the past 5 years have been great and I look forward to spending the rest of our lives together.
—Elizabeth Gaitan
To: Shawn
It seems at once fresh and new, and like it's always been this way. Happy 10th anniversary, my hubby-dubby. Love, your wifey-knifey.
—Lori Fidler
To: Family
Happy birthday dad. Love you fam. Sorry I couldn't be there.
—John Freutel
To: Mom and Katy
Double Happy Birthday to newly introduced birthday buddies Mom and Katy (celebrating live with PH at the Hollywood Bowl). A shout out to GK and the Royal Academy of Radio Actors!Performing with you back-in-the-day was a Minnesota childhood highlight. Mom may your next 60 be as spectacular as the first. Jeff Goodell Glendale,CA
—Jeff Goodell
To: Paula
Honoring your 25 years as a music teacher on behalf of all the schools and churches you've selflessly shared your gifts with, but especially your own kids here with you tonight at the Hollywood Bowl! We love you, Mom!
—Rachel Van Houten
July 11, 2012
To: Bruce and Susan Orton
In 29 years of marriage you've yet to agree which side of the sink to wash dishes in, but they always manage to get clean. Thanks for teaching us that the labor of love is never a chore. Happy Anniversary.
—Your daughters Allie and Kimmie Orton
To: Pastor Phil at Bethany Church Sierra Madre
The church ladies from Monrovia and Sierra Madre say "hello" to Pastor Phil Carlson at Bethany Church. We know we shouldn't get drunk on the wine, but dear friends, if we do, we must stick to our pact: what happens at the Hollywood Bowl stays at the Hollywood Bowl.
—Diane Ferraro
To: Mr. Shovel
A happy day to Mr. Shovel, who is in the audience, celebrating his 49th birthday at The Hollywood Bowl, watching his favorite show.
—Victoria Cecilia
To: Michael
Happy 2nd anniversary honey! Sorry I was out of the country for it last year, but now that we're expecting it looks like I won't be going anywhere for a while. Love you!
—Natilee Harren
July 10, 2012
To: Danny and Michael
We are proud of the success you both achieved at school and in your community service efforts. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Love,
—Mom and Pop Hirsch
To: Margaret T. Butler
Happy Birthday to a Fantastic Mother, Teacher, And human Being Margaret
—Christopher Ladowicz
To: Bonnie Lurie and Larry Cistrelli
Hi Mom and Dad, after so many years of listening to PHC, it's great to finally be here in person, at the Hollywood Bowl. I promise no more life threatening illnesses.
—Aaron Cistrelli
To: Mike Crow
Happy Birthday PaPa-san! Have a great year, we love you. Give those fish a break now and then! Love, your rose between two thorns
—Desiree Lasiewski
To: Brent Roske
Congratulations to Brent Roske for finishing the pilot episode of his show Chasing the Hill. It will be enjoyed by many!
—Corinne Becker
To: Jim Burkhardt
Dad, we hope youre enjoying your fathers day gift. Congratulations on having three magnificent, superb, breathtaking and yet despite all that humble children. Good luck, and may the good lord take a liking to ya. From Eric, Chrissie and Jimmy
—Eric, Chrissie, and Jimmy Burkhardt
July 9, 2012
To: Liam Mooney
Now do you forgive me for decapitating your Guy Noir bobble head?
—Adriana Yugovich
To: Mom & Dad
Glad you're enjoying your cabin in the woods. Sorry we won't make it up from California to help rebuild the chicken coop, clean out the barn, chop firewood, tear out cupboards and move Mom's 67 cubic feet of canned food. Sounds relaxing!
—Justin, Hap & Colleen Disney
To: Nate
I remember when you asked me out. I didn't take you up on that at first, but I am so glad we got together later. Happy anniversary! I love you!
—Hillary Dudenhoeffer
To: Mia Xitlali Tenorio
Her dad thinks the world of her and he wishes her an absurdly wonderful 13th birthday while she visits Japan to play Taiko drums this July.
To: Heather Chambers
"She is celebrating her birthday tonight, Friday July 13th. She is part of a group from FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LONG BEACH. She convinced her husband to treat her to our show by saying, 'You can't say no to a Prairie Home Companion because TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY.' "
—Aaron Palmer
July 8, 2012
To: Ryan
To my husband, Happy 4th Anniversary. I love you and glad that we get to spend this special occasion at our favorite place, the Hollywood Bowl. I look forward to many more years together with you.
—Gina Quesenberry
To: Andy, Eliot, Tim, Meghan
Thank you for sharing a momentous year: a 40th anniversary, a retirement, a doctorate. We love you very much.
—jane and lee freutel
To: Pookatella
From Hollywood lights to the Bill of Rights - what a great second act! Good luck on the bar exam. Love, Mom,Steve,Daddy,Mary,Annie
—Pat Fenton
July 7, 2012
To: Haydo
Hi Haydo, Hope you are enjoying Interlochen and learning all you can. Just wanted let you know that you passed the AP Calc exam with a 5. Love you, Mom
—Sue Holbrook
To: B'Ann Vance
Happy 80th birthday to B'Ann Vance. You're still a SOUTHERN BABE, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and so awesome that you're even great grandmothernot just a pretty good one. Love from your kids!
—Maurie Harris
To: Ann
Happy 50th Birthday Annie. Hope you enjoyed visiting your niece Michelle, who is a camper at Interlochen. Love Kathy and Josh
—Kathy Bakich
To: Hannah
Listening from the jungles of Peru. Wish we were at interlochen with you tonight! Sending our love from way south of the boarder.
—Rita Hough
To: Anne and Adam
Happy 43rd wedding anniversary! Enjoy the rest of the show, then drive home safe and call us on the iPad for Memphis news. Love, Paul and Gina
—Paul Gahn
To: Beth
We got to attend the show at Interlochen and you got to take care of the "finest dog in all the land"
—Lisa and Leo Wolk
To: Carol and Kenneth Moncayo
Made it to Interlochen safely. Life is good and work is great. Hope you're well in Newport News. P.S. please send a care package.
—Charles Moncayp
To: Art
Art, I'm so happy you left New York City and came to Michigan those many years ago as we celebrate 20 years of marriage. It's great to be here with you at the show tonight. Christine
—Christine Walkons
To: Catherine
Wish we were there with you but we're listening to the radio with grandma and grandpa. See you in a month. love, Mom, Dad and Nathan
—Doug Reilly
To: Ben Robinson
Only a chance to see Garrison Keillor could keep us away from your performance with the Cape Cod Opera this weekend. Toi, toi. Love, Mom, Dad, Sara, Bill and Melanie
—Linda Robinson
To: Dawn
Our first romantic weekend away together. Interlochen by the lakes on a summer evening, A Prairie Home Companion for entertainment... what could be better? I love you sweetie.
—Jeff Holth
To: Tom
In the audience tonight, "Wurdy", our very own English Major. Enjoy your vacation next week in the cool north woods, playing cards and telling stories in the little cabin next to the lake.
—Steve Wurdock
To: The Katz Family
Greetings from Grandma Judy in the Garden State to Interlochen campers, Lauren and Natalie, their parents and Angelina. Can't wait to see you next week.
—Judy Katz
July 6, 2012
To: Jocelyn
Best wishes on your birthday, Jocelyn! You are growing up so fast, please stop and rest for a while. Hoping this is your best birthday ever. Love, Mom and Dad
—Mike Tate
To: Pastor Bud & Patty
Heartfelt WELCOME to Grandville First Reformed's new Pastor Bud & wife Patty. You may notice were not in the congregation this week - WE ARE NOT next door at the Methodist church (though rumor has it they have better coffee) - were here in Interlochen enjoying Garrison Keillor & friends. Wayne & Laurel
—Wayne & Laurel Jordan
July 5, 2012
To: My friends at st. Matthews Lutheran in north hollywood
To my friends at saint matthews north Hollywood where the norwegian bachelors support marriage equality
—Arne Bergland
To: Wendy Thomas
Happy 28th anniversary! What better way to celebrate than to be companions at the good ole Prairie Home.
—Dan Thomas
To: Elizabeth Myers
To our favorite Front of House Supervisor at Interlochen, Mad Dog Lizzie. Happy 20th Birthday! Love Mom, Dad and Will
—Margaret Myers
To: Dan & Cindy Lee
Happy 22nd Anniversary Mom & Dan! If there is any question of how much we love you, camping in a pop up camper with 4 adults AND a 2 & 4 year old to make tonight happen should be answer enough. We love you, just not nature.
—Bree & Jeff Anderson
To: Tom and Judy Winkler
Mom, Hope you enjoy PHC at Interlochen...Happy Birthday! Dad, I got the nearest seats to the exit as I could...in case you need to go for a walk! Cheers!
—Pat Winkler
July 4, 2012
To: Lauren and Marlin
We wish you would let us come back home. We miss you both terribly. Love always-
—Wes and Jake-Dog Trexler
To: Shelley and Tom
Celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary. And who - 36 years ago - spent their honeymoon right here at Interlochen.
—Tom Gallery
July 3, 2012
To: Heather Hamilton
Happy early Birthday to Heather Hamilton who is in the audience! Have fun at Interlochen! Love, mom, dad, sis and Daisy.
—Andrea Lawson
To: John Victor Platt from Kirkland, WA
Happy Birthday to my favorite longtime PHC fan! I'm so glad we get to share all their stories and ours together!
—Amy Platt
July 2, 2012
To: Isaac "Trombone" Johnson
Happy 17th Birthday! Glad you can celebrate it with your friends at Interlochen Arts Camp! We're on our way from Minnesota with cake and hotdish - see you at the show. Love, your family
—Dave Johnson
To: Albert
It really IS Friday the 13th this year for our anniversary. I'm glad to be celebrating our 44th anniversary at the Hollywood Bowl (July 13). Here's to many more happy years.
—Rosana Whittlesey
To: lori simonian
after 18 years of marriage and 6 garrison shows together my love for you is stronger than ever!!
—matthew simonian
To: Norm & Marge Tubbs
To Mom & Dad,(who will be in the audience with us at Interlochen): Congratulations on your 60th wedding anniversary! From your son and daughter-in-law, Rob & Laura, and granddaughters, Natalie & Olivia.
—Rob & Laura Tubbs
To: Barb and Ann
Come visit us in Norway, and do bring the hooligans!
—Jim Skurdall
July 1, 2012
To: Dr. Bruce Allen
Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Allen, in the audience tonight, on his retirement from 30 years of academia, most recently 20 years at Central Michigan University, from your loving family. We look forward to seeing you get out of the box in retirement, but please, no more interior decorating! Love, Chris, Marc, Brooke and Mike
—Chris Allen
To: Tim
Happy 70th birthday to one who is young at heart from all your family
—Anne Dols
June 30, 2012
To: Jacob
Happy first birthday to Jacob Thanks for coming from Tucson to Washington to visit us and share your day. Bubbe G and Grandpa Mick
—stephen mickey
To: Carmela Peters
It's a beautiful summer evening on the Tanglewood lawn. Thinking of you and sending healing wishes. Join us here next year!
—Jenny Riggs
To: Casper
Almost 30 years since we were at Tanglewood, glad you are listening tonight! Love ya, Skider
—Laurie Lausen
To: bumpa and nana
Thanks for coming back to Massachusetts. And for Mom, come to think of it.
—jack, christian and george bracher
To: Tony
Happy five year anniversary Tony. Yes, I fed the fish. Proof of enduring love idly swims content.
—Shauna Faye
To: Alyse & Colin
Alyse & Colin, Mom and Dad miss you here at home on the lawn at Tanglewood. See you here on the 4th.
—John Mizia
To: Granny and Gramps in Stergis
Wishing you a happy wedding anniversary from Tanglewood. After 65 years some people need a charge, sounds like you got your refill when your chimney was blown off by lightning this week. Good to go for another 65, eh?
—Scott Ness
To: Jack
From toddler at our family hearth, listening to Prairie Home Companion, to making your way though life to attend tonights show, all on your own, youve warmed your parents hearts! Now, dont forget to use the GPS, get the girls home safe, and fill up the gas tank! - Your proud parents
—Dave Wrenn
To: Jill
In special honor of our Mom, Carol Lansing, who never missed the chance to wander back to the good old days while singing with Garrison at the end of the concert at Tanglewood. Thinking of her now and hoping she will gather up the angels and join us once again here tonight!
—Jill Lansing
To: George & Joan Puckett
Happy 57th Anniversary!
—Mark Puckett
To: Madeline & Dane
Congratulations on your wedding today! Your love is brave, strong, and true. PS. the boat is still floating. The Warf-rat crew.
—Mark Hiraiwa
To: Libby
Thanks for inviting me to come to see Prairie Home Companion along with your great group of folks. You and I have been companions since our kids were little. Just wish the chemo hadn't kept you at the cabin while we are here on the lawn.
—MaryAnne B
To: Aidan Connell
Mumma and Daddy can't wait to see you tomorrow. Hope all the smarty-pants at St. Paul's haven't lost their trust funds to you in poker!
—Vicki Connell
To: Adele Krones
Follow-up to original greeting: Since I have my mother and sister in my heart, they got to talking and are a little irritated with me that I don't have a date and wondered if GK could put in a good word to the single ladies in the audience for me.
—John Baltz
To: All our friends back in Minnesota
Who questioned our wisdom when we moved to Boston last year: we're at Tanglewood and you are not!
—Terry & Marylou Steeden
To: Ed Newman
Good luck running your 35th BoilerMaker race. May the wind always be at your back - and the competition too! The Raw Bits arrive next week.
—Juan and Terry Becerra
To: Adele Krones
Thank you Adele, my big sister, for getting me interested in PHC, I'm here at the broadcast in Tanglewood. It all started with Mom sharing the radio shows and 78's with us. You are both here with me in my heart, which is good, but attending with an empty seat since I could not get a date....
—John Baltz
To: Kimm Quinlan
Happy Birthday Kimm Quinlan! Glad to be sharing APHC with you at Tanglewood!
—Michael Quinlan
To: Ryan Menson
Babe, I'm glad we're finally here. We survived the trip up from Atlanta and the weekend in a cabin with two teenage girls, and Hannah and Charlotte have enjoyed their day on the lake. I'm sure we'll be just fine next weekend even after the arrival of five 18 year old boys. (Did i mention that Andrew is bringing four friends?)
—Bill Rockoff
To: Aaron DiMartino
Congratulations Aaron!. Although you are missed in Palora, Ecuador,they had you for 2 years in the Peace Corps, you're home safe. Next stop, Colorado!
—Mark DiMartino
To: Kristen
Greetings to Kristen in Manhattan, we wish you could have joined us here on the lawn. Happy nuptials to you and Mark next month!
—Lauren Desharnais
June 29, 2012
To: Katie E.
We know that you miss your local coffee and Mexican food but enjoy your time in the land down under, you are only young once. Luckily you can listen to radio via computer. Long distance love from Mom, Papa and Tom, we miss you! PS dont bring home your laundry.
—Jean E
To: Annie Kirvin
To my favorite sister-in-law. Thank you for liberating me from the nuke plant!! I was going stir crazy there with the giant rat an all. You are still my favorite. Looking forward to all those martinis with you and all the other Maden sisters!
—Mary Jo Gatslick
To: Matt & Chris Marcello
Hello to my sons who are home alone for the first time while their parents are at the show. And if there is any funny business it will be the last time they are home alone
—Sandy Marcello
To: Marty and Jean
Happy 32nd anniversary! Hope you're enjoying your first summer without kids. As much as I miss you, I can't leave Australia just yet. Kangaroo meat is so sweet.
—Katie Eichelman
To: Nancy Travis
Happy 40th anniversary to the gal who said "Yes" all those wonderful years ago
—William Travis
To: Darcy and Richard Lettieri
Mom and Dad: Congratulations on 41 years. It's 41, right? Love, Anne and Mike
—Anne and Mike Lettieri
To: Libby
Special thanks, we miss you, to Libby, who planned our trip here, but is listening from home because she is busy fighting the big C.
—Suzanne Scarcella
To: John McNamee
Happy 60th Birthday Dad! We hope your trip to the Berkshires makes up for the time we locked you out of your hotel room and they needed to bring in the jaws of life. Love your children! -Caroline and Cameron
—Cameron McNamee
To: Family, friends, and colleagues
To everyone back home in Iowa, we look forward to returning soon. The sabbatical here in Massachusetts has been quite productive ... the baby is due in January!
—Jerod & Jennifer W
To: Richard and Virginia Leverson
A special Hi to a pair of old Norwegians from Vermont, We hope you have a great time at the show, cant wait to hear all about it. Love Mark, Tamra and the Kids from California.
—Mark Leverson
To: Grampy George and Grammy Mari
Hi Grampy George and Grammy Mari, I can't wait to see you, and probably spit up on you, in Maine this summer. With love, your adorable, 103-day-old grandson, Caden
—Celeste Tilton
To: John and Pam Morneau
Happy 29th anniversary Mom and Dad! Congratulations, you're another year closer to those renegotiations! Enjoy the show twice as much for the both of us. Love you both!
—Aaron and Jared Morneau
To: Peter Melewski
Peter, we said "I do" 26 years ago! It's been an exciting ride with thrills -teenage daughters!- and "spills" - three weeks with the bathroom contractor? So glad to share all this fun with you. Happy Anniversary! Carol
—Carol Melewski
To: Immigration adjudicators
Greetings to the immigration adjudicators in Division 3 at the USCIS Vermont Service Center. Changing people's lives, one family at a time!
—David Kurtz
June 28, 2012
To: Katie E.
Since a round trip flight from the Land Down-Under to New England is 5 Grand, and you inherited your fathers cheap skate genes, it looks likes SKYPEs will have to do for a very long time. Long distance love from, Mom, Papa, and your brother Tom, we miss you!
—Marty E.
To: Kathy
A very happy anniversary to Kathy Anderson my lovely bride of 28 years today! (6/30)
—Bill Anderson
June 27, 2012
To: Nick Koufogazos
Happy Father's Day to the best dad in the world. After all these years I still don't believe that the cats ate my ice cream.
—Maddie Koufogazos
To: Sean Callanan
To Sean, whos recovering from a serious accident, thanks for letting your better half Audra join her girlfriends for our annual Prairie Home weekend in Lenox. Well bring you back some rhubarb pie!
—Sara Crocker
To: Isabella
Darling Isabella, Mama has missed you this week but also enjoyed being out on the town with the theater folk. Hope that Tanglewood camp was magical and has opened you even more to the miracles of art. I love you. and I love kerry and susan. What a fun time. How blessed we are to share a life together!!!! Mom
—Cheryl Fisher
To: Dave
Grandma Carolyn we miss you and wish you were here for another show. Love you, The Bergerons
—Kate Bergeron
June 26, 2012
To: Mel and Marilyn Buchanan
Mel and Marilyn Buchanan of Bristol, CT are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Pinecones, angelfish, and apple blossoms have decorated their life. May a shower of golden roses fall on them from heaven. (Note to PHC the entire family will be at Tanglewood.)
—Rayette Byrnes
To: Judith Landers
Congratulations on your retirement... such a long successful career in nursing and medical equipment sales ... you deserve the very best of happiness and blessings from above.
—Rayette Byrnes
To: Churck Clayton
Happy Birthday, Chuck! May your day be filled with happiness and your life be filled with God's blessings.
—Ellen Eubank
To: Peter Bealo from Plaistow, NH
Enjoy your well deserved weekend in the Berkshires with your lovely Rachel. Mom and Dad must rest easy knowing that you've turned into a successful adult despite your teenage fascination with blowing ship models and rockets up on the barbecue grill. They were proud of you then and I'm sure they are still. I am too - despite you telling me for 50 years that I was adopted.
—Pam Bealo
To: Meghan
Congratulations on graduating from college! I'm so proud and I love you so much!
—Nicholas Rice
June 25, 2012
To: Bernie
To my Bernie, I hope you are enjoying your birthday gift, being here in the audience tonight (July 7, 2012). I love you, I love you, I love you. From your Heidi
—Heidi Vogel
To: Naomi and Todd
Who knew when you took your Rhine River Cruise last October that it would lead to four new friends and Garrison at Tanglewood? See you in Fort Lauderdale next year!
—Bob and Bonnie and Chuck and Cathy Sudell and LaBarge
To: Rolan Sosa
Happy Birthday! Looking forward to those Guatemalan sunsets from our lil mud house - Love, your man
—Nick Pawlowski
To: Jim Trowbridge
Happy 30th Birthday. . . for the 40th year in a row!
—Nick Pawlowski
To: Andrea
Starting a new life in Wisconsin was a big leap. Now I'm asking for a bigger one: please, spend the rest of your life with me.
—Gordon Levine
To: Karl Burkert
happy 45th birthday to my husband and best friend. Here's to many more, now get a haircut
—Amy Weinar
To: Charlie Anderson
Happy 85th birthday to the greatest dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather from his daughter!
—Sharon Benard
June 24, 2012
To: Sue Schuerman, Santa Monica, CA
What a great way to spend your 75th birthday, enjoying Garrison Keillor here at the Hollywood Bowl, on your birthday, Friday, July 13th, 2012.
—Ramona Lombard
To: Chelley
To: Chelley in Nebraska From: Bernie in New Hampshire Hoping we'll both make it to the next PHC at Tanglewood.
—Bernie D
To: Susan Molina
After 7 years of marriage I still want more. I love you. No better way to celebrate than with Prairie Home Companion.
—Steve Molina
To: Rex
Happy to be sharing an evening with you and the Bakers in the Berkshires as our 25th wedding anniversary tour continues!
—Mary Lou Basham
June 23, 2012
To: Sr. Maggie Butler, Holy Rosary Parish, Toak Alaska
Thinking of you from Chicago as you're cooking dinner. Say hi to Fr. John for me, and enjoy the moose.
—Fr. Arthur Olsen
To: Matthew
Hey Uncle Matt, Hope you enjoy the show tonight From your one and only niece Radha
—Radha Szepanski
To: Claire Bear
Hello to our darling daughter, studying architecture this summer in Copenhagen! We miss you ... see you there in August! (Remember, Sue says speaking Danish is just Swedish with a mouth full of mashed potatoes ... you'll figure it out!!)
—Debra Walsdorf
To: Our dog, Rylee
Want to say hi to our doggie, Rylee who's listening to the show right now at home. Please stop barking, the neighbors want to kill us. Love, Devin & Justin
—Justin Stone
To: Linda
Your name means beautiful, Your voice is beautiful, and you are as beautiful as the day we were married almost 30 wonderful years ago. From Andy, your loving husband
—Andy Muller
To: Alex Grillo
Alex and Jean, stay in California if you want but we midwesterners do not worry about getting seasick.
—Hal Hothan
To: Kim McArthur
To Kim, my darling wife of 25 years whom together nary a cross word has past our lips. Love, Patman
—Patrick McArthur
June 22, 2012
To: Cmdr Mike "Beaker" Miller
Happy Birthday, Mike and greetings to everyone in VAQ 141 aboard the USS George Washington. FLY NAVY! Mom & Dad
—Jean Miller
To: John
Happy 40th anniversary to my wonderful husband! Thanks for getting me back to Ravinia to enjoy Garrison again. All my love
—Diane Hughes
To: shannon kopacz
happy birthday to my wife of 14 years. i love you so much, your husband
—justin kopacz
To: Kevin
Happy 30th birthday to Kevin, who got hooked on Prairie Home Companion in his 20s and flew half way across the country to see a PHC live show!
—Ruth Lunde
To: Ky Dickens
Belinda and Jake Dickens say congratulations to our daughter, Ky Dickens, and her partner, Kaisa Dill (a former Minnesota bachelorette farmer), on their upcoming nuptials.
—Jake Dickens
To: Maureen McArdle & Puddin'
Congrats on your upcoming wedding, may you have eternal bliss.
—Alejandro Bacon
To: Debra OBrien
Thanks for an amazing 25 years of marriage: two wonderful kids and our good health. What could be better? How how another 25?
—Tom OBrien
June 21, 2012
To: Robbie
Happy Birthday Rob! We are so glad to be celebrating your 26th with you today. Love, Mom, Dad, and Annie
—Andrea Person
June 20, 2012
To: Mom Mom and Pop Pop
Happy 50th Anniversary Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop... We all love you.
—Kim Frakes
June 19, 2012
To: Paul VerEllen
You're the reason I started listing to A Prarie Home Companion. I love you!!!
—Lakota Oxendine
To: Renee and Howard
Mom and Dad (Renee and Howard) Bet you thought I was going to forget your 40th Anniversary. Did that last year. Happy 41st and enjoy the show. Laura
—Laura Schickler
To: John and Rita
Happy 42nd anniversary to John and Rita Meier from your kids in Boulder CO, San Diego CA and Glen Ellyn IL. They all want you to move closer!
—Beth Meier
To: Mel and Marilyn Buchanan
Mel and Marilyn Buchanan of Bristol, CT are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Pinecones, angelfish and apple blossoms have decorated their life. May a shower of golden roses fall upon them from heaven. +++Note to PHC... the family will be at Tanglewood
—Rayette Byrnes
June 18, 2012
To: Dawn
We finally made it to Chicago after 12 years to see phc. I'm happy, hope you are.
—Jeff Mueller
To: Chuck Clayton
Happy Birthday, Chuck!!! Wishing you a year of better health and wonderful memories in the making.
—Ellen Eubank
To: Ammon
Happy birthday!!! After two years of being apart, it is so wonderful to have you home. And not just because you make amazing strawberry rhubarb pie. :)
—Sunnie Stanton
June 16, 2012
To: Ariel
Welcome to Eugene Lambster...enjoy your time there, next summer it wll be a paying job.
—Dana Vieweg
To: John Nix
Chevy Nix, Happy Birthday today! So much love Deddy and Tebby
—teddy and debby nix
To: Mary Ellen Moore
Mere and Tom say to the campfire gang back in Albany, NY that they are very parched!
—Meredith Mercer
To: Bob Davis
Dad, What a long strange trip it's been from Ohio to Oregon, but you've finally made it to Lake Wobegon! Happy Father's Day! We love you!
—Jen, Stajah, Leaf, and Wiley Blue
To: Michael Dress
Thank you Big Brother, Mouse, for this wonderful gift of bringing me to the live PHC show. It's good to have you back from the walruses. Thank you, too Sherry, if you're actually here and not delivering baby 567. Love, Toad
—MarkliAnn Johnston
To: Harold and Joanne
Greetings to grandma and grandpa in Regent, North Dakota. We're still working on the flax seed - only 93 pounds to go!
—Chuck and Jane Pahlmeyer
June 15, 2012
To: Mark, Brian and Ben Sanderlin
Love to the Sanderlin Boys from Mom and Dad. Good luck to Brian on your cello audition; Ben for job search; and Mark for your band gigs.
—Shelly Sanderlin
To: Rick & Marcy Marsh
Hope you are enjoying your vacation from Indianapolis. Your siblings are jealous that you are watching the awesome Prairie Home Companion!
—Amy Myers
To: Jacob Garrison Kanzler
Special Hello to my favorite 12 year old, named after Garrison Keillor, from your mom. I hope you enjoy the great music and stories in the show that inspired your name! I love you!
—Jamaica Jo
To: Dennis Wiancko
Hope you and Cynthia are listening when I yell out your name during the Eugene show. Pay attention. Aloha to the Home Place family.
—Bill Macdonald
To: Stephanie Way
To: my little sister Stephanie, happy 49th Birthday. Wish you were here to celebrate it with us.
—alisa mclaughlin
To: Megan Christopher
Congratulations on your double Masters' degrees. Especially since you skipped your graduation to come to this show. Now here's hoping for a great job! Mom and Dad
—Charles Christopher
To: Bruce
Happy 60th Birthday to the Bruce, the King of the Northwest!
—Kate Rowles
To: Big Dan and Kramer
I know you are out on the road somewhere between Cordova, Alaska and Davis, California. Come visit the next time you are passing thru Eugene.
—Palmer Utterback
June 14, 2012
To: Mr. Mrs. Richard Marsh
Mr and Mrs. Richard Marsh from Indianapolis,IN.Are in the audience tonite. 6/16/12 Eugene Ore. show
—andy marsh
To: Ethan Hampton
Birthday greetings to our 5th grade graduate who turns 11 today - looking forward to tonight's spaghetti dinner! Love, Dad, Mom, Sophia, Grandma & Theo the dog
—Michael & Laura Hampton
June 13, 2012
To: Allison
Happy Birthday! The Doctor regrets he cannot make it to your party, but he left the e-brake on the TARDIS again.
—Stephanie Hedges
June 11, 2012
To: Cheryl Lohrmann
You've been listening for many years, since it reminds you of your father, and we'll be in attendance in Eugene, What a perfect place to ask, MARRY ME?!
—Dustin Riggs
To: Bernice Anderson
Happy 95th birthday, grandma! Glad all of your children (and then some) will be able to celebrate with you. Wish we were there to represent the Alaskan contingency, but we'll have a party here in your honor.
—Melissa Cloud
To: Greg Flint
Retired this week as Senior Pastor of 1st Congrgational Church (UCC) in Eugene, OR, after 27 years. He began his ministry 40 years ago in Duluth MN. Greg and his wife Susan will be receive a well-deserved send off from the congrgation this Sunday after the service.
—Tom Wurtz
June 10, 2012
To: Steve Patterson
Weekly we listened with the children. In your memory I came tonite. You'd have loved the show. You are gone, but always in my heart.
—Suzanne Patterson
To: Steve Margerum
Happy Father's Day! I'm missing you on my choir tour and wish you were here. You're the best dad anyone could ever want! Love you!
—Casey Margerum
June 9, 2012
To: Stacia, Michelle & Sarah
Wish you were here having a great time. Good luck at the Angus heifer show.
—James Prince
To: Taco and Pastor Hosch
hope y'all are having a blast
—dustin wiley
To: Mary Ellen Jayroe
Mary Ellen, Enjoy the show! "Plan B" will be listening in Santa Fe!
—Shelby Smith
To: baba,dawn,dave and the moo crew at the farm
greetings from louisiana we'll be seeing y'all soon on july 4th
—bob kehoe
To: April Flowers
Happy 25th Birthday to my best friend. I am so glad that I get to be your friend for the next 25 birthdays!
—Amanda Lindsay
To: Tamra
I know we should be in Nebraska at the family reunion, but isn't this a better way to celebrate 36 years together? John
—John Rutten
To: Paul and Debby Bison
Happy 29th Anniversary! Hope you got the hay cut and fluffed before the show.
—Debbie and David Hall
To: Sherwood Bailey
We love you Bakki! Congratulations on becoming a Grandfather. Start digging out the tools - we've got a lot of questionably safe tree houses to build. Love, Meg & Bub Fournier
—Meg Fournier
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Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).