Author Archives: ddxdx

About ddxdx

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

Religious Shield

Posted on September 3, 2020 by ddxdx

If you haven’t kept up with this tragedy in South East Idaho, I’m sorry to have to relate this tale. You could Google it for yourself. Lori Vallow and her new husband, Chad Daybell have been arrested.  They are in … Continue reading →

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Abandoned

Posted on August 26, 2020 by ddxdx

As we were having lunch at the park in Kamiah I noticed the voicemail. “Your vehicle has been tagged as abandoned and will be towed at your expense in 48 hours if you don’t move it.” The polite lady answered … Continue reading →

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Talking Ideho

Posted on August 10, 2020 by ddxdx

Before I went to medical school, I thought veterinary medicine might be a better calling to live in a small Idaho town. For that was my dream, a small town with a stable economy to raise our kids. I remember … Continue reading →

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Identification

Posted on August 4, 2020 by ddxdx

Since there are so many people walking around with masks on, it might be time to update your identifying documents. I sure had an adventure with this one. Not that a current ID will help at the recycling center when … Continue reading →

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Taxes, not Death

Posted on July 30, 2020 by ddxdx

Taxes, not Death As the Covid cases climb around us, the ICU capacities max out, businesses struggle and many are touched by this illness, our legislative leaders have decided we must do something “structural” about property tax. At least that’s … Continue reading →

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Online Signature

Posted on July 26, 2020 by ddxdx

I don’t get a reminder from the State of Idaho that I need to renew my drivers license. I guess they expect me to be mature and responsible and figure those things out on my own. Yeah, right. Well, I … Continue reading →

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Rockslide Opportunity

Posted on July 16, 2020 by ddxdx

The rockslide south of Riggins that has closed Highway 95 for the foreseeable future has given North Idaho the chance it has been denied since statehood; independence. The odd shape of this state was no doing of our own. Back … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on July 8, 2020 by ddxdx

I was mostly tired in medical school, not inspired. But I remember one small part of just one of hundreds of lectures and it has stuck with me to this day. It was the mid 1980’s and Medicare had instituted … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think Like a Virus

Posted on July 7, 2020 by ddxdx

As the numbers climb in some states and bump up a bit in ours, I thought we should take some time to consider the lowly viral point of view. I’m not here to sell you on “viral rights” or equal … Continue reading →

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A Job to do

Posted on June 25, 2020 by ddxdx

It will be ten years this summer since Vernon Baker died. His story deserves some retelling. He entered the Army before the Second World War because he needed a job. He quit as a porter on the railroad because he … Continue reading →

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