Little house on the prairie Quote by Ree Drummond
““The sun was just dipping below the western horizon when we pulled up to our little house on the prairie. Despite the obvious turmoil I knew was swarming in the periphery, I couldn’t help but instantly smile when I saw our little home. Home , I thought to myself--a strange response, considering I’d never spent a night there. But, being back there, I felt the heartbeat of our love affair that had started on that very ranch, the drives we’d taken, the dinners we’d cooked, the nights we’d spent watching submarine movies on his old leather couch, which Marlboro Man had already moved to our new little house so we’d be able to enjoy it immediately. Poor couch. It must have been awfully lonely without us.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Prairie House, 2015
The narrator feels a sudden, nostalgic joy returning home, recalling shared memories despite underlying tension.
In simple terms: Returning home sparks nostalgic joy despite worries.
Key Takeaway
Embrace memories to ease present anxieties.
Themes
nostalgia
home
love
memory
conflict
Mood
warm
reflective
bittersweet
Type
literary
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- moving house
- reconnecting with a partner
- watching movies together
Key Concepts
romanticism
place attachment
memory triggers
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories bring you comfort?
- How do you handle lingering tension at home?
A Different Perspective
The smile may mask unresolved issues that need addressing.
