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In reply to the discussion: Wobegone Is Me [View all]bigtree
(88,911 posts)45. amazing and touching story, packman
...I know from experience how important it is to help our parents connect at the end stages of their lives. Wonderful that you were there for your dad and fantastic that Garrison helped brighten his life.
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Google Chris Thile. I think you will be surprised. He also had a start on PHC when he was young.
glinda
Jul 2015
#52
The technology was first introduced in the late 1920s, but it didn't really become affordable
Elwood P Dowd
Jul 2015
#38
Just lovely! My wife, daughter and I got to meet him years ago after his show -
NRaleighLiberal
Jul 2015
#25
Oh how I love that show...such acceptance, humor and humanity...a little bit of Americana that we'd
haikugal
Jul 2015
#27
He was amazing at the Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner with Bill Clinton.
Spitfire of ATJ
Jul 2015
#30
Thank you, bigtree, for posting the estimed Keillor's announcement of impending retirement.
Surya Gayatri
Jul 2015
#53
I'm not a fan, but it is always good to know who is...a couple of quick quotes
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2015
#59
On the other hand, he vigourously opposed the gay marriage ban in MN in 2012.
DemocraticWing
Jul 2015
#67