My story has nothing to do with quilting but does have to do with the Waltons. I use to watch the show all the time when I was a kid. (Still do sometimes) Back in the 70's while watching the show I asked my Mom why Grandma always called Grandpa an "Old Fool". I was raised to never call anyone a fool. She didn't know but told me if I wanted to write Grandma and ask, I could. So I wrote. A while later I received a reply. I got a hand written letter from Grandma explaining even though it isn't right to call someone a fool, when she does it, it's meant as a "term of endearment". She also sent a signed black and white picture of her and Grandpa made out to me. Will also signed it.
I have that picture framed with the letter and the envelope behind the picture all in her handwriting. One of the coolest things I have ever gotten. :O)