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Thanks

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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Californication

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

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

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

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

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

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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Coroner Story: Lessons

I don’t learn well about myself.  Do you? Memorization.  Lists of things, formulas, I find I can commit lots of these things to memory if I can give them some meaning, some relationship to my life.  But my own mistakes … Continue reading

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Coroner Story: July 4th

For some reason I passed up the family invitation to the fireworks.  I usually love fireworks, but my hip was real sore, and I didn’t want the pain of sitting on a grassy hill despite the pleasure of explosions and … Continue reading

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Idaho Mother’s Day

Idaho laws are clear about being a mother in this state. So, on this Mother’s Day, let us be clear how we celebrate you. It is simple. We love you and cherish you. That is not in the laws, but … Continue reading

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