The Renegade Writer's Mouthy Musings

Man, today has been a rough day. The past three have been, honestly. I often doubt myself during times like this.

What? That surprises you? Well, it’s true. Even those who work their asses off daily and have a larger following on their platforms have periods of self-doubt. If anything, I have them more than the average person.

I hold myself to an incredibly high standard. Some might think that it’s unfair to me, and I couldn’t disagree. But that’s the way it is.

I talk about this and how it relates to politics in today’s podcast episode. Though I’m down on myself at the moment, I know that I’m not out. And I refuse to give up. I’ll never quit thinking that I’ll achieve exactly what I want to, with the long hours and constant effort I put into this thing.

Our country is too important for me to give up on. I’ll fight this fascist fuckery of Traitor Trump’s, even when I don’t feel that I’m making as much of a change as I wish to. That shit is temporary. I refuse to be my own worst enemy.

Thankfully, I have wonderful allies like you guys. Our Mouthy Militia always helps me to turn things around. For that, I’m super grateful to you all.

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I’m not letting Traitor Trump’s political bullshit influence whether I travel much or not.

I played that card last year, during his first year in office. Fuck that. I’m over it. I’m going to do exactly what I feel like, regardless of whether I think I’m going to be hassled for being a Mouthy Renegade Writer.

There’s too much to do and see to take a wait-and-see approach. Not my style. I have no fewer than four trips planned this year. I’m going to get out in the real world and give myself more topics to write about. And to photograph. My podcast will be much more interesting when I’m on the road.

And it will be a good tune-up for when we finally get our small RV and take this show on the road. I can’t wait.

Thank you for giving this one a listen. I appreciate you lending me your ears. I love having an extended family who cares about my own family. It’s nice to be able to share details of our lives with you all, vent occasionally, and share happy plans with you all.

And hopefully, we’ll meet in person once I hit the road, soon. I’m really working hard daily to make that happen. Thank you for your support!

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It’s an odd feeling, losing family members. But it can also be pretty cool, too. Let me explain.

There are many reasons we may lose family over time. Sometimes, it’s by choice, due to politics and some dipshits’ support of a pedophile president. Much of the time, it’s because of death. Often, it’s family drama. There can even be positive reasons why we suddenly don’t see immediate or extended family members.

I talk about each of these scenarios in today’s episode. I’ve chosen to distance myself from several family members over the years. Others, I’m not happy to be spending less time with. But such is life, and we make the best of it.

I’m glad I have all of you as Mooch’s and my extended family. We appreciate you all. Thank you for always being so supportive of us.

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I am not required to mourn ANYONE who’s a shitty human being. That includes Trump-supporting pedophiles like Rudy, here.

I’ve written at length about this topic. I have no obligation to pity anyone who is a garbage human being. I didn’t give a fuck when Rush Limbaugh passed from cancer. I plan on partying like it’s 1999 when Donald Dick-Smack finally kicks the bucket.

Then America will finally be great again. Or improved, anyway. Whatever.

I talk about this in today’s episode. I also have a surprise to reveal during this episode. You’ll want to tune in for that. I appreciate your kind, generous support. Our Mouthy Militia makes this worth doing.

Thank you for all you bring to the table. You all mean the world to me. Thank you for lending me your ears!

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I’m my own worst enemy at times.

And there are reasons. I work hard. I want to make my Substack readers and podcast listeners happy. And I really want to effect change for the better relating to politics.

I want Traitor Trump GONE. Done with. Locked in prison for life or six feet under, if his shitty health finally gives us a much-needed break.

As a self-employed, highly motivated person, it’s my own damn fault. I am the dick boss that most people hate. But I’m realizing that I don’t have to be so extreme. I can balance things out a bit.

I can allow myself a little time off for mental health boosts. So I went out and did some wildlife photography. Tonight, I’ll cook dinner with some tunes and a little vino. Life won’t seem so bleak until I get back to work fighting fascism.

Thank you for listening to this one. I appreciate our Mouthy Militia’s support. You guys sure help a fella struggling with his mental health to feel that it’s all worthwhile.

And it is. We’ll win. I’ll keep doing my part. I know that you will, too.

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Man, I fucking hate death most of the time.

It’s not easy losing a loved one. My children learned about this for the first time after their Dad’s father passed this morning. He had ALS, but it was pneumonia that took him today. They are grateful that he didn’t have to suffer through late-stage ALS.

But it still hurt like hell. I can tell. And I know that feeling.

I don’t have any of my four grandparents still around. Mai has lost hers as well. It comes with aging, and it doesn’t get any easier. I’m worried to death about our little dog, Mooch. She’s 14, and though she’s still pretty spry, we know that we don’t have a lot of years left with her.

Ditto about my father, who’s in assisted living with health issues and dementia that’s getting worse.

I talk about those things in today’s episode. Death is the one thing that messes with my mind. Especially on a day like today. I appreciate you giving this one a listen and letting me process my feelings on a rough morning.

You guys mean the world to me. Thank you for all you bring to the table. This Mouthy Renegade Writer appreciates you more than you know.

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It’s not easy constantly hearing about Traitor Trump and all of the bullshit that comes along with it.

You guys know what I’m talking about. You see his stupid fucking face non-stop. Social media, news websites, and especially on Substack. He’s always around. That dipshit look. The smirk. Falling asleep during meetings.

And that dumb puckered mouth anus, every time he speaks. Lies. Same thing.

I’m learning that I need a break from that stupid asshole. I spend far too much time reading, writing, and talking about him. I’d better cut back, to some degree, for my mental health’s sake.

At least before I’m caffeinated. Bean juice sure helps.

I talk about this in today’s episode of our podcast. I appreciate you letting me vent. It really does help. And I appreciate every one of you. Mooch, too. She is always thankful for each new paid subscriber and the peanut butter bones they provide to her.

You’re all the best. Thank you for everything you bring to the table. We’ll stop this fascist fuckwit together. Our movement won’t be defeated.

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Mooch is limping today. I hate seeing my favorite furball in pain.

She’s been through a lot the last couple of months. She had four teeth pulled, then a round of tummy trouble that lasted almost a week and a half. As a senior dog, she goes through a lot, even though she’s still pretty spry.

Usually. This limping thing worries me. I’ve been carrying her up and down the stairs all day.

I’m sure she’ll be fine. She always seems to snap back and does fine after a bit. I need her to outlive Crybaby Caligula. I’ll be pissed if Cankles McTaco Tits outlives my beloved Mooch.

I talk about this in today’s podcast episode. I don’t mind doing extra to care for my little ol’ lady fur baby. I’m glad to pick her up and carry her down the stairs every time she needs me to.

Which is more than I can say for the Leaning Tower of Treason. If I could get anywhere near him close to the stairs, I’d certainly have a “clumsy” moment, and he’d take a tumble. At least America would finally be great again.

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Traitor Trump hates all marginalized people. Especially women.

Donald Dickless has a problem with anyone who isn’t a straight, white, wealthy man. His racism, bigotry, sexism, and homophobia are vile. The Deplorables who worship the shitty behavior from the leader of Cult 45 are truly lost.

The leader of the free world shouldn’t be discriminating against women. Or anyone. But here the fuck we are.

I talk about this latest drama and controversy in today’s podcast episode. We cannot sit idly by and allow him to screw over good, honest Americans who simply want to be treated equally and do their jobs. This shit has to end before our nation sinks any lower than it already is.

I’m over it. I know women are, too. And everyone else that Phony Soprano’s criminal regime is targeting. Get him the fuck out of the White House, right now.

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I’m not going to be one of those old curmudgeons that nobody wants to be around.

You know what I’m talking about. All they do is complain. Whine. Play the victim. And refuse to do anything productive. It’s almost as if they’ve given up on life and are determined to be the most insufferable people on the planet with the short time they have left.

Sound familiar? I was specifically speaking of Crybaby Caligula. The Head-Bitch-in-Charge. The Whiny Diaper Heiney, Traitor Trump.

For someone who’s certainly on their last leg, you’d think he might want to do better. Leave behind a legacy. Or at the very least, not be remembered for being such a fucking whiny little Tangerine Twatsicle.

I talk about this in today’s episode of our podcast. I’m not going out like that. I want to be someone that people love, respect, and admire. I’ll do my damndest to keep everyone around me happy, laughing, and entertained.

That goes for Y’all, too. I’m happy to have something that I can do well into my senior citizen years. It’s too bad that the damn President insists on being an insufferable, hated fool in his final days.

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