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About ddxdx

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

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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Break

Posted on October 31, 2024 by ddxdx

Some of you might have been wondering where I’ve been. That’s a common question posed about us Idaho Democrats. Well, I’ve been up on ladders and planks and some real rickety scaffold, painting the second story window trim in a … Continue reading →

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Coverage

Posted on July 3, 2024 by ddxdx

I know many conservatives don’t want to consider that the government we endow with our, the people’s power, have any obligation to those who give this power. We’re talking entitlements here. I don’t like thinking anybody is entitled to anything. … Continue reading →

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Footnote

Posted on May 25, 2024 by ddxdx

I got these publications as a State Senator and read them avidly. “Facts, Figures and Trends” published by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Now, on the Board of Health and Welfare, I get them again. You could read … Continue reading →

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