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About ddxdx

A Family physician, former county coroner and former Idaho State Senator

Coroner Story: Cold and Dark

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ddxdx

Cold Dark Sid had a garage that could be a refuge. Table saw, work bench, but damn cold in the winter. Frost on the inside of the south windows when it got below 20 outside. But it was barely freezing … Continue reading →

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Faith or Dynamite

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ddxdx

Faith or Dynamite If Trumps nominees, Kennedy for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Dr. Oz to direct Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) are able to get confirmed by the Republican Senate, which I think they will, … Continue reading →

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Bootstraps

Posted on December 4, 2024 by ddxdx

We all make judgements. We should. But when judgements are made by the people elected to govern us, we should be paying attention. Because those judgements are, by their representative power, your and my judgements, even if some of us … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Dead Baby, Middle

Posted on December 4, 2024 by ddxdx

This was Sid’s toughest. It’s the last you’ll read, but there were more dead babies. Jack was taking time to line up his shot. Sid and Jack had been playing pool once a week for the last year and Jack … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Dead Baby, Last

Posted on December 2, 2024 by ddxdx

This doesn’t mean you won’t have to read about more, the ones in the middle…You should. Sid wondered just why the prosecutor wanted him to come up to the courthouse. The message had come a couple days before, so he … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on November 26, 2024 by ddxdx

I want to express my thanks to you. Martha, my wife makes us all hold hands around the Thanksgiving table and say just what exactly we are thankful for. She warns us beforehand, so we think about it. I’m going … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Dead Baby, Last

Posted on November 22, 2024 by ddxdx

This doesn’t mean you won’t have to read about more, the ones in the middle…You should. Sid wondered just why the prosecutor wanted him to come up to the courthouse. The message had come a couple days before, so he … Continue reading →

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Californication

Posted on November 20, 2024 by ddxdx

You might be wondering how an Idaho Democrat is feeling right now. Or maybe not. If you are, good luck trying to find one to ask. I can tell you how I’m feeling, since I am a registered Idaho Democrat, … Continue reading →

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Dead Babies; Preface

Posted on November 4, 2024 by ddxdx

Dead Babies Preface I’ve seen some. I’ve even seen some I have delivered from out of their mothers’ wombs. Can you get more full circle? Family doctor, coroner: birth and death. Then we get around to the cause and manner … Continue reading →

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Coroner Story: Dead Baby; First

Posted on November 4, 2024 by ddxdx

The First Sid had become comfortable with the maelstrom. Toddlers screaming, tearing about as the mom held the newborn, the focus of his interest. “How’s he doing?” She held the babe to her breast and smiled at Sid. “Good appetite.” … Continue reading →

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