I'm still blogging...

The Lion Park in Johannesburg was one of the highlights of my trip

Hey guys,

I have been gone too long and a few readers have expressed their feelings on my prolonged hiatus. I have no legitimate excuse for taking so long a break other than a very busy schedule, followed by complacency.

As some of you may have known, I spent three months reporting in Johannesburg earlier in the summer. I wrote a few blog entries about my experiences in South Africa, and I intended to continue blogging. However, a number of high profile stories emerged that kept me constantly busy, primarily the coverage of Nelson Mandela's hospital stay, and I became so caught up in performing my duties as a reporter that I had no time to blog.

Once I got back, all burned out from my trip, I figured I'd take a couple of weeks to relax before getting back to blogging. Well...let's just say those few weeks became a few months and here we are. I didn't realize how many people check in to see what stories I blog about, so I didn't think anyone would lose sleep over my disappearance. Honestly, it's been hard committing to blogging regularly during busy periods, especially since I don't generate any income from the site.

That said, I sincerely apologize for the extended break and will once again pledge to continue sharing my thoughts on the news making stories in sports and entertainment. I cannot promise another hiatus won't occur, but I will do my best to keep the stories coming.

Thanks to all who have supported me, and continue to do so. Here's to a series of new stories.