Hello. I am a tightwad. Well … I am not a tightwad in the realm of absurd (trust me, I know people who are). But I am resourceful and have chosen a relatively simple, country lifestyle focusing upon clean food, maximum utilization of resources, and saving money. A personal diagnosis with Celiac Disease in 2010 set me on a path of producing as much of my own food supply as I possibly could.
I live on what I like to call a small “micro-farm” in Kentucky. I only own 2.5 acres, but it is more than enough for me to care for. On my itty-bitty wannabe farm I have an assortment of fruit trees and bushes, a small garden, and a modest amount of livestock. We also have one acre that is fenced with a pond.
My true livestock love is my chickens. I have roughly fifteen five hens of various shapes, colors, and sizes and one Barred Rock mix rooster named Jorge. My hen girls keep us swimming in amazing, rich, tasty eggs that we enjoy with great regularity. We also sell or barter some to friends whenever we have a surplus.
When I’m not trying to figure out ways to re-use, recycle, or re-task something, I work as a laboratory scientist at our local hospital. I was a Baptist minister for about thirty years, but retired from the ministry a few years ago.
In my “other life” I am an author. My specialty is writing historical fiction set during the American Revolution. You can find my many works here.
My hope is that this hobby site will develop into a place where other tightwads can gather and trade ideas, methods, and lessons learned. I welcome input, analysis, and even a little constructive criticism. (Not much … just a little.) Nothing is “off of the table!” All penny-pinching ideas are welcome.
So join me in this this little corner of the tightwadosphere. Together we can change the world! Or at least make it just a bit more responsible with its resources and money.
Peace and bacon grease. 🙂
Country Tightwad 