re: I wonder what it was like during the Great Depression

I had the privilege of knowing my great grandparents Dude & Dot, Irish immigrants who became Kansas wheat farmers. In regards to the Dirty Thirtys he would speak with almost a fond twinkle in his eyes of "Yes, it was tough but you just got up every day & put your nose to the grindstone. It was tough for everyone. Sitting around crying about it was pointless." He also said neighbors helped neighbors.