Halil: Why did you start blogging?

IdeaLady: My first blog was about mystery shopping, at www.MysteryShoppersManual.com, another interest of mine. I began blogging more actively several months ago, and decided I needed a place to post all the things that did not belong there.

In December, 2007, I launched www.CathyStucker.com.


Halil: The top 3 blogs you read?

IdeaLady: I read a lot of blogs. One of my favorite blogs about blogging is Darren Rowse's www.ProBlogger.net, but I read a variety of blogs on lots of different subjects.


Halil: The top 3 post you write?

IdeaLady: My www.CathyStucker.com blog is still pretty new, but I am especially proud of my post, What Does Money Mean to You?

There are lots of cool posts in queue and on my "to write" list.


Halil: Where do you get your inspiration from to write?

IdeaLady: From what I read, what I hear, what I see and what I live. Rather than regurgitate what others are saying, though, I like to put my own spin on it.

I also look for ways to make unique connections. For example, I have been able to blog about all kinds of things on www.MysteryShoppersManual.com by finding a way to relate the issue to mystery shopping--everything from going green to identity theft and more.


Halil: Choose one word to describe your blog?

IdeaLady: Eclectic.