Rose Colored Lenses

Ernest Hemingway  (via may-hew)

ariele alasko by arden wray

When Water meets Water, there is no resistance, resulting in a continual stream of inspiration, flowing eventually into a greater ocean of enlightenment - or on the negative side, it may trickle into a stagnant inlet,where there is no escape. Water cools the thirst but, when out of control,brings destructive floods. The choice lies equally with both individuals…

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (via fortheloveofmegan)

Our family prides itself on being frugal. We buy whole portions of grass-fed and pastured meat every year from our local family farm here in Minnesota. We don’t just get the choice bits either, we get almost the entire animal. That includes bones, organs, heads, tails and feet. It also includes the fat; tallow from the beef and lard from the hogs. I use the lard in cooking, particularly for deep frying and pastries, and both the lard and the tallow are great for candles, balms and soap. [Find out how!]

Chicago: Heritage General Store - Laura Dart