I’m forced to take a leave of absence

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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71 thoughts on “I’m forced to take a leave of absence

  1. cinnamongirl

    22 years ago my boss copied your column concerning the Bainum mayoral race to 100 staff. That’s how I found you and I’ve tuned in ever since. Please take care and hurry back.

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  2. Rebecca in Hilo

    Sending you my very best for a quick recovery – we’ll all be waiting Ian – please take good care.
    A hui hou e malama – fondest aloha, Rebecca

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  3. Shelley

    Ian – Wishing you the best of care in San Francisco. Mahalo for your posts, and please focus on your health. Aloha nui.

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  4. Salome

    Ian, you deserve a rest! Hope your visit turns out to be a positive one!
    Take care n we’ll all miss you n your blogs!!
    Aloha n Mahalo!!

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  5. John Fleckles

    Ian
    Stay well. We can wait for you so best wishes for getting back here to carry on. Hope your cats do well too.
    Aloha
    John Fleckles

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  6. Edwin Fabro

    I hope everything goes well for you. You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. I hope you can bring one of the Qats with you for emotional & physical support.
    Aloha
    Ed

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  7. Edwin Fabro

    I hope everything goes well for you. You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery. I hope you can bring one of the Qats with you for emotional & physical support.
    Aloha
    Ed

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  8. Steve

    I look forward to the good news that you are back, back in Hawaii, back to good health, and back to blogging.

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  9. Rico S.

    Get well and a speedy recover.. Strength and resiliency to Meda.

    I’ll be here, waiting for your return.

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