I’ve been posting at ilind.net more or less regularly for 26 years, beginning in early 2000, if I recall correctly (although it might have been the following year).
I think this is the first time I’m reluctantly putting it aside for more than a few days.
The greatly edited story is that I watched the weekend’s storm from a 6th floor room at Straub Hospital.
Two attempts to complete an endoscopy failed, and I’m hoping to be admitted to a medical center in San Francisco for further diagnosis and treatment.
I might be moved to grab the keyboard now and then, but I need to avoid that little daily background stress and concentrate on my health.
I know you all understand and I appreciate all of your support.
And don’t forget that this remains a good place to search for interesting tidbits from the past z25 or 26 years.
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Wishing you the best.
Much aloha and thoughts for a good outcome. UCSF? A great med center. We’ll miss you and our kitty reports and will send healing thoughts.
Yes, please take care of your health. Your columns will be missed, and we will anxiously await their return. But more importantly, we anxiously will await the news of your recovery and good health. Aloha.
Hi Ian, best wishes for a favorable prognosis and quick recovery!
Aloha Ian
Have loved getting your email thoughts and reflections. Get well and get back.
Aloha A. O.
So sorry Ian. We all will miss you and the blog so much. Take care of yourself and stay strong.
Neal Milner
be safe and well
Ian:
For years, you have dug, informed, and otherwise been a true independent voice in the world of blog-journalism. You were one of the first to blaze the trail in this medium, which others have followed, built upon, and made a viable voice in Hawaii.
Your body of work speaks volumes to the depth of your understanding of how “Hawaii” works. And that rich archive is a oustanding achievement, something which I would only wish to have. Your reputation in this medium and in this state is so well known that, truly, you are a trusted voice in the world of back-and-forth noise.
Your break is understandable, and your voice will be missed…until you come back to it after your medical procedures are done.
For the rest of us, we will carry on. Get well soon.
Stan Fichtman
Politics Hawaii
Thank you for letting us know, and do take care of yourself! Wishing you all the best!
Aloha Ian,
Sorry to hear this. Sending loving thoughts your way and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Marilyn
Sorry to hear that. Best to you and your doctors.
Aloha Ian,
Sending lots of love to you today and for all the days to come. Know that you have inspired me and my choices in life to stand up and take action for causes I believe in. Please take it one day, one breath at a time, and enjoy the moments in between. Life is precious and so are you.You?re a hardworking and humble soul. Your legacy continues in the heart of others like me. With heartfelt aloha.
Ke aloha mau,
Na Lehuanani
Best wishes, Ian! I hope the SF medics can help you. Tell them you have a site that requires your attention. And photos to share … if sometimes of cats instead of sunrises.
Bruce Graham
Speedy recovery, Ian. Hope everything goes well and smoothly for you!
Good luck with the endoscopy. I’ve had two and they are not fun, even when successful! The first was in Hilo, and the second at Queens in HNL. I had great docs and Queens, and I’m sure your Straub docs are just as good.