Things are really looking great these days. Franklin just purchased the most beautiful home in New York City with the money from his successful campaigning. The kids love the neighborhood, too; lots of things to play with, as well as a good school. Despite Franklin's tragic case of polio in '21, I've been able to do lots of political work myself. His illness has created an opportunity for me to step out from behind his shadow and work towards something I believe in. I still partner with the Red Cross, in which I was an active member in during the War (1). I'm still involved with the ladies at the League of Women Voters, as well as the Women's Democratic Committee. I've also started dabbling in the Women's Trade Union (2), and I tutor at Todhunter every now and then (3). I believe that empowering women and working toward a better country is what I've been called to do, and I hope that with the good days ahead of us, more change will come. As I previously mentioned, this grand decade has treated the Roosevelt family well. As well as a new home, Franklin has also purchased an automobile, a radio, and a dishwasher. My, how the times have changed. His political work has also given us a little extra, and Franklin has given me several new dresses that I absolutely adore. Though it's all very nice, it's nothing compared to my childhood home. However, I feel like living simpler and being self-dependent is somehow more rewarding. 1. Biography.com, "Eleanor Roosevelt", http://www.biography.com/people/eleanor-roosevelt-9463366. 2. FDRLibrary, "Biography of Eleanor Roosevelt", http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/education/resources/bio_er.html. 3. Unknown photographer, "Eleanor and the Todhunter School", http://fdrlibrary.tumblr.com/post/65522742505/eleanor-roosevelt-and-the-todhunter-school-in. | |