Lenny with a very small camera
I have the unique pleasure of introducing everyone to a blogger whom I have met in real life and I find fascinating. His name is Lenny and he goes by the moniker Pop Images on twitter. I should have asked him about that.
BenSpark
Lenny, you and I have met three times so far and I think we’ve only spent a total of an hour talking together, that was far too short a time. So let’s take this opportunity to the readers (and me) about yourself.
Lenny
I am a guy with a lot of ideas but not a lot of money. I am motivated but I don’t mind sleeping a day away if it is raining.
BenSpark
You have a lot of ideas then I bet you have an interesting blog. Tell us about your blog: My Secret Project.
Lenny
Ok, I haven’t been as “crew worthy ” as I should be . I need to blog more. I would really optimally like to drive around the country sponsored by a few companies blogging and meeting people
BenSpark
I would love to do the same thing I’ve had this crazy idea of tooling around the country meeting and interviewing bloggers from all parts. That wasn’t what I wanted to do when I first started blogging but now it is an idea I’d love to explore. So, why did you start blogging?
Lenny
MMMM, I am not sure. Why do people build sandcastles ?
BenSpark
Interesting thought, I guess they build them to show a uniqueness from inside themselves no matter how fleeting it may be around. Whoa, profound for a Monday, that is pretty good. You said you have a lot of ideas but little money do you monetize your blog? What are some companies besides IZEA that you work with?
Lenny
The only other thing I use is Google Adsense.
BenSpark
What is your stance on Disclosure?
Lenny
Disclosure is good but, it is pretty stupid of the average person not to think you are making money by clicking on a link
BenSpark
I’ve learned that over the years that the bulk of the links I follow are making someone somewhere some money. Disclosure is one of my favorite things about working with SocialSpark. What is your favorite feature of SocialSpark?
Lenny
The opportunities. I wish I could make more but I really need to work harder at it.
BenSpark
What should be improved on SocialSpark?
Lenny
Not sure yet
BenSpark
You seem like a guy who I can chat with about hypothetical things so tell me this what is the Ultimate Goal for a blogger, in your opinion?
Lenny
I think every blogger has a different goal. Some just want to inform people of something, some want to make money, Some are looking for fame, and some just like to write or take pictures or draw cartoons.
BenSpark
Which one plugin would you suggest all bloggers to have?
Lenny
I am still an amateur so I don’t have a wordpress blog so no Plug-ins. 
BenSpark
You are the guy who has many answers to the technical stuff on my blog. I hope you move from Blogspot over to your own domain on WordPress someday. Something about the wonderduck perhaps? So you get up around noon 
, what is the first thing you do when you fire up your browser?
Lenny
Start Tweetdeck, Twitterlocal, then check email and open bloglines
BenSpark
You you plug right in to the info first thing, I like that. If you could spend one year blogging about a particular thing what would it be and why? How would you keep it fresh?
Lenny
That is my dream and the same as the first question.I want to travel around the United States meeting people and Blogging.
BenSpark
I’m sensing a possible road trip coming up. Spark and Pop on the Road, I like it. What is your best blog post ever?
Lenny
Mine are so off the cuff and spontaneous I don’t see any standing out in my mind
BenSpark
You write about many different things and you make some interesting observations. What are some odd keywords people use to find your blog?
Lenny
I am at Starbuck’s a lot so I put my location in my blog .People who are searching for a Starbuck’s usually get my blog in the top 5
BenSpark
That is a lot of time at Starbucks, wow. Outside of blogging and going to Starbucks what are your other interests?
Lenny
I went to school for Photography, so photography but I still like film, I like to cook but only food that can be made in under 1/2 hour, People watching, people are funny.
BenSpark
Yes your observations of people are very interesting, but what we want to know is what is amazing about you?
Lenny
I was an Astronaut. I have my nephew convinced. (I really wasn’t but don’t tell him) I worked for a Playboy photographer in Los Angeles. (that one is true) I once saved a group of canoeists from drowning. (also true)
BenSpark
Professional Photography, that is very cool and so is the rescue, nice. Here’s and easy one: Favorite pizza topping?
Lenny
I like the house special no green peppers or A Hawaiian with Bacon (yes pineapple, ham, and bacon)
BenSpark
Almost all the pig food groups nice. Pirates or Ninjas?
Lenny
Cowboys. After that whole pirates capturing the American ship thing they are kind of out of style. I like samurais better than the ninja.
BenSpark
It seems like the Hawaiian pizza can be improved with bacon so that is out but what is one thing would be improved by adding Bacon to it?
Lenny
Can’t everything be improved by adding bacon? The question is What Can’t be improved by adding bacon to it? I am thinking maybe toilet paper and soap. Although if they were bacon scented…
BenSpark
I’m not sure where to go with that one so I’ll ask about your Favorite Blogs?
Lenny
BenSpark
Do you have any Favorite Podcasts? I think you would like Geek Brief.tv.
Lenny
Although I have an iPod I have never been a podcast person.
BenSpark
Lenny, I’m thinking that we need to work on that cross country idea. I can see a cool road trip thing happening. Thanks for taking the time to interview with me and for being a part of the “I’m Not A Famous Blogger” Crew.
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Apparently I was wrong about the toilet paper and soap , it is already made. My million dollar idea stolen
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The good ideas usually are.
Another interesting interview, keep em coming I love to be nosey about fellow bloggers
I'll keep 'em coming as long as “I'm Not A Famous Blogger” crew members want to answer my questions.
Well met Lenny, nice reading about your blog and likes.
@popimages (Lenny) is a wicked nice guy. I look forward to our next meetup.
thanks Dragon Blogger . I like helping the Local bloggers . I know it is kind of a dichotomy to want to meet the people that you follow on the internet but Drew is practically right down the street ( if the street were about 40 miles long).
Lenny,
It is a short street in the grand scheme of things, isn't it. Wi-fi and some brews and we are there!