“Jim Riley – Switching gears a bit, you recently started blogging yourself. What inspired you to join the blogosphere? Do you have any blogs that you like to read? ­­

Fred Malek – Well, I enjoy writing. I’m very late to the party in being competent in the use of a computer frankly, but even being late to the party you can’t help but realize the power and reach of the blogosphere. At the same time I’ve got a few things on my mind that I wanted to share and invite reaction to. I’m not sure that anyone cares, but writing these few blogs, every couple of weeks – helps to crystallize my thoughts on various issues and is helpful to me. Occasionally I get some reactions that are useful. I read an awful lot of political blogs because it is kind of fun and interesting to see what people are saying, what their thoughts are and I learn a lot from them, but am not sure there are any favorites except yours.”

If you have a moment, I urge you to check out the full interview here: Virginia Virtucon – Ten Questions with Fred Malek.