FYI...dryer sheets do have a good use. My neighbor used to stick them out of the back of her son's pants when they were outside, and it would keep the mosquitos away. Worked like a charm.

This is the first time I have watched the show and I so enjoyed Jane Kaszmarek and Bonnie talking about the Midwest. I too grew up in Wisconsin and it was like a walk down memory lane.

I can totally relate to the story Jane K. told about the margarine. My mom was born and raised in Wisconsin and she tells the same story about smuggling in the margaine from Illinois.

i feel bad for larry. one of my best friends is vegan and says "ew! that's disgusting" every time i eat meat in front of her. it's rude!
so larry, don't pay any attention to those people giving you grief for your sardines! they are a tasty and healthy snack! but if you are going to eat them around other people, i guess you need to seal yourself in giant tupperware container.
good luck!

i feel bad for larry. one of my best friends is vegan and says "ew! that's disgusting" every time i eat meat in front of her. it's rude!
so larry, don't pay any attention to those people giving you grief for your sardines! they are a tasty and healthy snack! but if you are going to eat them around other people, i guess you need to seal yourself in giant tupperware container.
good luck!

Hi bonnie - you're on at 3pm here in the Dayton area. love your show!
You were just talking about 2nd hand smoke around kids.... and making fun of keeping kids safe.... nice spoof, but i know someone who does actually take this to the Nth degree. My coworker's husband is not allowed around his grandkids when he's been smoking as the 'smoke particles' might jump off his clothing onto their baby skin. this has caused a lot of heartache in this family. maybe you could actually research the validity of the "smoke particles" and share the truth.
~c

Ihave never written to anyone about their tv show. However, while on vacation in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, I caught your new show, this was October. I never felt such a chemistry with a show. You are a natural at it. I related so to the story about the old high school guys (Martucci or whatever) I just loved it. I tape all your shows now and have told everyone about it. My husband says he loves your show, I didn't even know he watched it. He's a retired AF Pilot, Teacher, Building Inspector, who never takes time to slow down for anything. I'm still working as a legal assistant in a law firm. We just celebrated our 42nd anniversary. We are just a normal family with 5 wonderful grandchildren. My point is you really appeal to us. Keep up the great job, you've got it all together. Proud to recommend you

Dear Bonnie,

I used to work at Starbucks, we were not aloud to
wear any fragrance at all not even lotion, also
you should always remove your own lid. I am sure
you do not want someone who has been touching money and other peoples lids then to touch yours.
I really enjoy your show. Thanks Carol

I missed the website that Dr. Ian Smith gave as a free site to help people lose weight. He said something about the fact that it should not cost so much for people to lose and get healthy.
Please let me know what that site is.
You have a great show. You are so cute and lovable. Down to earth gal. Keep up the good work!

Dr. Ian Smith's diet plan really seems like the diet that could work for me. I've been yo-yo dieting ever since I had my first child almost four years ago, and even before that I was slightly over weight. I suffer from depression so I eat a lot of stuff that isn't good for me so normal diets just don't cut it! Unfortunately I don't think I can afford the book. :( My children come before my needs though. So I'll just have to struggle onward on my own!

great show! especially Bonnie & Jane on childhood. I'm beginning to think of Bonnie as "the Garrison Keillor of Chicago"...please do more midwest childhood nostalgia. It's hilarious. Those were the days of sitting in 5th grade in wet, snow- drenched, itchy, wool skirts.

Hi Bonnie, watch your shoe everyday, you were talking about dryer sheets so I would tell you about air fresheners, they are very dangerous around animals and people, I had 3 cats get sick after spraying Glade, two was in the hospital and one was very sick, burnt the throat, so please let all your animal people know not to spray any of these in their homes, also around people. Thank you so much. Also I misseed the beginning of the show about giving animals as gifts, can you tell me are they given and then killed for food?

In God's Whisper,
Debbie

love you love your show, get rid of the set! you are so warm get rid of that desk. your set is awful and confusing looking to the audience and very distracting!

I can completely relate to Jane Kazmerak and her "oleo" story. I live in WI and remember the ban and having to go to Illinois to get it and the "color packet" to make it yellow. Also, my 14 year old son just received a "pig" for his birthday from my sister through the Heifer charity she was talking about. I had not heard of it before and thought it was a wonderful charity. So some family is "enjoying" a pig in his name. Also, about the Dells, we always had to pretend we were "younger" so we could get the cheaper children's rates.

Thanks for a great show, Bonnie.

Hi Bonnie-
We love your show! Please tell Tony Schaloub that The Mad Cactus Restaurant in Strongsville, Ohio washes their menus every night!! We also have an employee with the nickname "Bleach Lady" because she wipes and cleans so much!! Keep the faith - not all restaurants are petry dishes.

Thanks for the laughs.

Chris in Strongsvsille, Ohio

Just wanted to say that I remember going to get oleo with my grandma!

OH NO Bonnie,

You mentioned everyone stop using "dryer sheets"
all I could think about was the trouble with the Meat industry way back when Oprah wanted to ban meat (or whatever it was) ... I don't want you being sued by the dryer sheet industry! Hahahaha!

Hey the work great getting the smoke smell out of your clothes....just tumble them around w/ the shirt you just wore last night...Hahahhaha.

Just kidding....I am a nurse myself and don't mean to poke fun of 3rd hand smoke...just couldn't help myself!!!!
You know nurses have a sick sense of humor!!!

LOVE THE SHOW!!!
DENISE

when you had carrie fisher on & she seemed upset about her weight-i thought, of karen carpenter, who tragically died so young. so, she should cherish each day as truly god's gift!! also, she mentioned it "could be the last christmas" & i'm sure everyone thought of the travolta's & never imaged it would be jett's last christmas. i missed "monk" -presiedent-elect had to interrupt for another 'breaking news speech" very frustrated with that!! your show airs here (grand rapids,mi) at 11 a.m. with news on at noon-they could of just had that at the start of news-where it belongs!! i never watched many talkshows but, truly enjoy yours but, why do throw in out of place sex jokes -your mom & cop in rain & you unnecessarily throw in an out of place joke-i'm sure your mom didn't apprecieate it!! i have 3 kids -2 girls-22,20, & a son, 17 . i look forward to your show daily!! thank you!

Hey, Bonnie!

This was my first time watching your show but I've always loved your personality and talent. I love upbeat and informative mixed up with a lot of fun. Your show looks like a winner.

Thank you so much for inviting Jensen Ackles to be on your show. Not only is he handsome and nice, but he is incredibly talented. His Supernatural fans have seen the range of his talent and it is as impressive as the man himself. He wows us every week with the intricacy and emotional depth of Dean Winchester. Supernatural is much more than a horror show. It is a complex drama with real issues of good vs. evil, and gives us the best brotherly moments ever mixed in with some terrific humor and scares.

My only regret is he was featured on your show for too short a time. He is personable, witty, and charming, and a longer interview would have been warranted. Please have him back to discuss Supernatural in more depth. It is the best show on TV and he is the most talented actor I have ever had the pleasure of watching, unfortunately so many have yet to discover him. Trust me, he is a star on the rise and now that you've met him and seen what a down-to-earth regular guy he is I know you'd enjoy doing a longer interview with him.

Thanks again for helping to promote his new movie, MBV 3D. Personally, I don't watch horror movies, but for him I will be at the theater when the movie debuts. He is that compelling of an actor and I know he will impress the critics with his acting talent.

Take care, B.J.

First thank you SOOOOOO much for having such a beautiful man on your show (Jensen). Can you tell me, is he as beautiful in person? Dont tell me that he is a good looking kid, just take yourself back to that age then answer. I use to see him everyday on Days of our lives, but now its cut to once a week, so unfair. Time for me to stop talking like a stalker. Anyway I LOVE YOUR SHOW! Again thank you, thank you, thank you!