I expect you think we live miserable because we are in a sod house but I tell you in solid earnest I never enjoyed my self better . . . . It is because we are on our own and the thoughts of moveing next spring does not bother me and every lick we strike is for our selves and not half for some one else. –Mattie Oblinger June 16, 1873 What main idea is the author discussing in this quote? The conditions on the Great Plains are making her miserable. She is content because her family gets to keep all of the profits from their hard work. Her family is moving next spring to avoid having to share what they earn.