Rakim said it: "It's been a long time...."

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I'm back--sorry for the long delay. Much is happening, and much has been happening--some personal, some professional, and almost everything good. I've never gone such a long time without posting to THE BRO-LOG, so there's much to catch up on.

The picture, while not me, accurately depicts the luscious hair I once had (though less glistening).

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