Idealistic thought: "We should improve the soil quality of our garden this year by spreading manure"

Reality: Shoveling shit in the rain for an hour on the weekend.

Idealistic thought: "We should eat locally produced and wholesome food as much as possible"

Reality: Fried dandelion greens with bacon, onions and garlic.

Idealistic thought: "If we train our students once in a big batch, we won't have to train them again"

Reality: Training all students twice.