About

Feb 26, 2025
Update:

I write because I have to. Because I’m watching everything unfold—politics, division, injustice, the rapid decline of the world as we know it—and I can’t just sit in silence. Writing is where I live, where I process, where I try to push back against the noise and say something real.

I’m not here to preach or claim I have all the answers. I don’t. I write as an exploration—I ask questions, challenge assumptions, and sometimes I change my mind. Growth is part of this journey, and I refuse to hide from uncomfortable truths. Even when it means realizing that some people I absolutely despise aren’t 100% wrong. Even when it forces me to confront my own biases.

A lot of my writing focuses on the U.S., but the problems I talk about aren’t just American. I dig into philosophy, social issues, leadership failures, and the way people are manipulated by power and fear. I want to be one of many small voices saying: Let’s get back to loving each other. Let’s dropkick bad leadership into the sun. (Not literally, of course—I don’t advocate harm, just well-earned irrelevance.)

Financially, things are rough. I still do some online surveys—they help, but it’s nowhere near enough. I need to build something sustainable. That means monetizing my passion instead of chasing pennies from broken systems. I’m open to donations, shop purchases, hiring me for writing, and collaborating to increase each other’s reach and value.

What do I want from you? Engagement. If you found me through a link, comment there. Talk to me on my blog. Join my Discord. Engagement keeps me going. After that, if you recognize my financial reality and want to help, check out my shop or hit the donate button. But most importantly—share my work. Spread the word. Help my voice reach further.

Stick around, explore, challenge ideas, and let’s figure this out together.

Dec 3, 2024

Welcome to irCurt’s (I are Curt’s .com)

Hi, I’m Curt. I retired on SSI at 62 (63 this month—born in 1961) and deal with a mix of physical and mental challenges. Like many people, I’ve tried different ways to earn a little side cash, but it’s been a struggle.

I’ve dipped my toes into Etsy, graphic design, freelance gigs, and microtasking. Along the way, I picked up a few skills. If you need some quick graphic work, I still have a Fiverr gig hanging around. But honestly, none of that turned into a steady income for me.

Right now, what’s actually working is short surveys from one site. I’m earning about $100–$150 a month, and on a good day, I can make $20–$30! It’s not life-changing, but real money helps me get by. It’s also one of the few things I can do that fits where I’m at in life—like when raking leaves for 30 minutes gives me chest pains.

This site is my next step. I’m building something to share my story, show what I’ve learned, and help others find ways to make a little extra money. I’ll be honest about what works, what doesn’t, and what might be worth a try.

From humble beginnings come great things, right? Stick around, and maybe we’ll figure out something great together.

p.s. This site is fresh as of December 2024. I’m still adding content and resources, so watch for updates.