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These Happy Golden Years
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
During this re-read of the Little House books, I wished that I knew more of the songs referenced. These Happy Golden Years comes from a lyric that's referenced multiple times in the book, but I get a different feel reading the lyrics like a poem than I would if I'd looked up the music so I could mentally sing it. And while I finally looked up the video for that song now, I definitely didn't do that while reading. Or for all of the other songs I don't know. [Edit. That's not even the title song. See, I fail at this whole using internet search thing.]
I like that this book develops Laura's streak of independence. The negotiation of how she could contribute to her childhood household's income before moving to marriage. But Ma, I want you to spend $5 on yourself. (Please, Ma?) Similarly appreciate the struggle of how to relate to Mary when she returns, especially around the "Do you have to go marry him?" conversation. Mary's switch to college away from family sounded like an intimidating challenge when she left. But this book reminds me that returning home isn't easy either.
I like that this book develops Laura's streak of independence. The negotiation of how she could contribute to her childhood household's income before moving to marriage. But Ma, I want you to spend $5 on yourself. (Please, Ma?) Similarly appreciate the struggle of how to relate to Mary when she returns, especially around the "Do you have to go marry him?" conversation. Mary's switch to college away from family sounded like an intimidating challenge when she left. But this book reminds me that returning home isn't easy either.