Bacon and Other Random Pins

Some people use Google.

Others Yahoo or even Bing.

I know some folks who use YouTube.

But there's this place on the Internet where you can find recipes, the latest crafting ideas, cute outfits and even humorous quotes and cartoons.

What is this place you ask? Pinterest, of course!

As my first attempt at completing a writing prompt over at Mama's Losin' It, here are my last five Pins...

5.  I use Pinterest as a keeper of all things. 

Source: amazon.com via Megan on Pinterest

I write a weekend post over at Real Farmwives of America and I featured a book review last weekend that included this book.

4.  I use Pinterest to make me laugh.

Source: iwastesomuchtime.com via Megan on Pinterest

True statement. Sad, but treatment.

3.  I use Pinterest to improve my skills.

Source: loveveggiesandyoga.com via Megan on Pinterest

Or at least that's the plan. I did read through this post on photography tips for food shots.

2.  I use Pinterest to document some of my favorite memories.

Source: galinthemiddle.blogspot.com via Megan on Pinterest

There are many photos (better photos) out there of this exact same image, but this is my perspective and I love it.

1.  I use Pinterest to proclaim my love of bacon (and also S'mores but that's another post).

Source: mcphee.com via Megan on Pinterest

I think bacon represents more to me than just the world's most perfect food (it is though).

I grew up on a farm in Indiana and we raised pigs (and corn and soybeans). My dad and grandpa spent their days in the barn while we played in the toolshed or out in the yard.

When we piled into my dad's truck (or in the back - those were the days before seat belt laws), the signs were many that he raised pigs.

From the rubber boots in the back of the truck to the grease crayon (used to mark the back of a pig when sorting them) on the seat to the mounds of paper on the dash, dad's truck was his office. Looking back, I now know where I get my organization skills...dad's truck cab looked very similar to my desk in my office!

Bacon might be something that most people buy in the store (I do too) but it's something more to me. It's a reminder that there are people, like my dad, who spend their lives raising food so that I can enjoy bacon at breakfast...and lunch...and supper.

Or, maybe it's just bacon...who knows!

Wordless Wednesday...CANstruction at Indiana State Fair

One of my favorite exhibits at the Indiana State Fair is the Canstruction - ONE CAN make a difference in the Ag/Hort Building. I believe they started this fun competition between local engineering/construction companies a couple of years ago. Last year during the Year of Tomatos (Tomatoes), all of the entries used Red Gold tomato cans and the final products were everything from a hot air ballon to a ferris wheel. The best part is at the end of the fair, all of the cans are donated to local charities to fight hunger in our state. So, so cool!

This year all of the final products are related to the Year of Pigs!

Enjoy!

This next one is supposed to mimic the famous Chick-fil-A billboards. When I looked at this one, I couldn't see the words but when I took a photo, they became clear. Very cool.

This one is my favorite...

There is also so, so much more to see and do in the Ag/Hort Building, including a cool garden with a model train running through it from Ball State University, the beekeepers exhibit complete with live bees AND honey, a concession stand featuring "garden fresh" offerings AND strawberry shortcakes, and the giant pumpkins! Right now, there is one giant pumpkin on display where you can get a fun snapshot like this...

The competition for the largest pumpkin is this Saturday at 10 a.m., which is a fun activity for the whole family! The hot air ballon race is that day too.

Thanks to Indiana Soybean Alliance for providing the tickets to the Indiana State Fair.

Linking up Welcome Wednesday and Wordless Wednesday.