The Renegade Writer's Mouthy Musings

“There’s no place like home… There’s no place like home…“

That’s what I’m telling myself as we’re enjoying our last day here in Vegas. We leave the house tomorrow morning at 4:30 AM. That’s early, but I feel that we’re all ready to be back to our normal routine.

I know I am, anyway. It’s been fun, Las Vegas. But I’m needed back in Idaho. Especially by Mooch.

I’m feeling tired, but happy. We really had fun here. It was a much-needed family vacation. I was glad I cut back my hours put into Substack over the past five days. I doubt you noticed much difference, but I did, and that’s what counts.

I’ll tell you all about my plans as I prepare to return to my normal schedule tomorrow. Thank you for listening. I appreciate you all greatly, as always.

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Man, I don’t think I have enough energy to be a full-time politician.

Even at the age of 51, my energy levels decline more quickly than I care for. Perhaps it’s the 114-degree Vegas weather. Maybe it’s all of the walking we’re doing daily. It could be all of the great food and the vino that I’m having that’s running me down.

I’d never want to be a politician if I couldn’t stay awake on the job. I have more pride than that. Ahem, Traitor Trump…

I talk about our latest adventures in Sin City and what I’m learning about myself from them. It’s been a hell of a great time. Family memories are being made. I needed a break from the daily routine of being a writer and podcaster.

But it’s also exhausting. By the time we fly home on Tuesday, I’ll be ready for my routine again. And snuggles from a very happy Mooch.

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I’m curious what 50,000 people booing Donald Dipshit sounds like.

I have no idea how many people will come out to see AC/DC tonight. I know that the stadium holds at least 65,000 people. And they have a kick-ass band opening that I love, The Pretty Reckless. It could be a full house.

Imagine all of them booing the Count of Mostly Crisco. It would be glorious.

We’ll see how it all plays out. Some artists are very vocal and mouthy about fascism. It would be too cool to see a stadium full of patriots booing a video image of the Pedo-in-Chief.

Let’s hope someone is cool enough to show him on the screen. I wanna hear some booing.

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Hey Y’all.

Man, I saw red today in Las Vegas. And it wasn’t because the temperature was 113 today. It was because I saw this disgusting sight while we were driving. It made me irrationally angry immediately.

That’s Trump Tower in Las Vegas. I hope it collapses. Preferably, after he does.

I’ll tell you all about it in today’s podcast episode. We’re having fun here despite the heat and seeing pedophile names on buildings. To hell with that orange asswipe, for real.

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I’m so irritated about this fucked up attack by the Trump administration against Dr. Fauci. I’m trying not to let it ruin my vacation.

It’s difficult to just let things go. I’m on three hours sleep, and we’ve been pretty active all day, this first day in Las Vegas. But I owe it to my daughter to pull it together, not be angry, and to avoid spending too much time covering Donald Dick’s shenanigans.

Perhaps I need another dip in the pool to cool off.

I’ll tell you all about it on today’s podcast episode. I appreciate you lending me your ears. Your support means the world to me. Thank you for tuning in, as always.

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It’s a special day today. My youngest child turned 21 today.

We’re heading to Las Vegas for a family vacation at 3:45 AM tomorrow. Damn, that’s gonna be an early one. I’m usually just going to sleep about 3 hours earlier than when we have to leave. Going to bed early won’t be easy.

But it’s worth it. We haven’t taken a family vacation with all three kids for years.

I’m trying to keep Traitor Trump off my mind for the most part today. But it’s so damn difficult, even during a family member’s milestone birthday. Still, it’s worth an attempt. Focusing on family and forgetting about politics for the first time in quite some time is important.

At least for a few days. Or when we’re not busy sightseeing and having fun.

I’ll tell you about the plans in today’s episode of our podcast. I appreciate you all lending me your ears today. Thank you for caring about my writing, podcasting, and family. It means the world to us.

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I have a new secret weapon in my fight against Spray-Tan Shitler’s constant bullshit. But it’s probably not what you think.

And that’s ok. I am always making slight tweaks and tinkering with my formula for growth on Substack. I’m cautious by nature, so most of you likely don’t notice when I make these little pivots. Perhaps a few of you do.

One thing I don’t lack is self-confidence. I’m gonna do what I feel is best for me, my mental health, and the fight against fascism. I’m convinced that this is going to work.

Let me tell you all about it in today’s podcast episode. I appreciate you lending me your ears. Your support for my writing, podcasting, and all things Substack-related is so valued. I think of you as my extended family from all over the world.

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I feel as though I’m in a daze. Sort of like the feeling you get after smoking a joint. But the only smoke in this household is from the fuck-ass weather outside.

It’s smokier than Snoop Dogg’s garage right now where I live.

I checked the air quality index in Vegas, where we’re heading on Thursday. It’s been between 39 and 55 today. Our current AQI where I live is close to 400. It smells like my chainsmoking grandmother’s car, back in the late 70s.

Mooch and I are not fans of this. I hate taking her outside right now. I have a brain fog going on, my throat is difficult to clear, and I feel exhausted, though that could be from pacing around the house for close to an hour for exercise, since I can’t go outside.

And I blame Donald Dipshit for all of this.

Allow me to tell you why in today’s episode of our podcast. It’s not normal for an administration to completely ignore all standards for health and science. That orange shit-for-brains makes everything worse. We must end his reign of bullshit immediately.

I can’t believe that the thing I’m most looking forward to on our Vegas trip is the air quality improvement. Fuck you, Traitor Trump.

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I don’t have much faith in the midterm election coming up in November.

Call it pessimism. Perhaps it’s more of an observational thing, seeing how much General Lies-an-Hour lies, cheats, and steals. We can’t rule out him rigging the 2026 election.

Or attempt to cancel it outright.

Since most of the spineless GOP MAGA Congress has no interest in impeaching a geriatric, sundowning, fucking moron, we have to rely on ourselves. And the most feasible way to rid ourselves of the putrid stench of Combover Caligula?

Death.

I talk about this in today’s podcast episode. Whether it’s his shitty health, Iranian actions, or a slip and fall off of Air Force One’s stairs, one thing is clear: Republican politicians see no problem with ignoring Pedolf Shitler and his many crimes.

I can’t wait for this fuckery to be over, however it finally happens.

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I was thinking about how people get wrapped up in their interests and hobbies. Most folks have a variety of things they are into. That’s a part of what makes them who they are.

But not MAGA. They tend to wrap up their entire identities into worshiping a racist, bigoted, child-raping shit-stain. And it’s deplorable.

I thought about this today during my workout at the gym. Two fellas having a conversation about a certain topic made me realize this. And it was so interesting to hear their banter back and forth on the two treadmills to the right of me.

Let me tell you about it in today’s podcast episode. I appreciate you lending me your ears, as always. I hope you find this as interesting as I did. I don’t know how MAGA people exist as members of Cult 45.

We should pity them. But it’s laughable to me. And infuriating. Wake the hell up, Dipshits.

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