Balcony Sunset – “Morgan Freeman-Orama”
These striking lights in the sky greeted me on my balcony. They look like some kind of search lights, very striking indeed ! Dear readers it’s … Continue reading Balcony Sunset – “Morgan Freeman-Orama”
Month: April 2014
Royal Holloway And Queen Victoria
Thought you guys might like to see the rather splendid grounds the Queen Victoria statue stand in. Taken at Royal Holloway University, UK © dannyboybroderick Continue reading Royal Holloway And Queen Victoria
Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Thanks for all those who took part, I think I got everyone who did. I’m sorry if I missed you, please make sure you backlink me and/or post the link to your work in the comments for the prompt post. … Continue reading Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
“Missing Loved Ones” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I remember many many moons ago seeing a title of “Missing kids” … My brain works incredibly slowly sometimes, I thought it was about say parents who’d been separated from the children for some reason. On closer inspection, it was … Continue reading “Missing Loved Ones” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Beach Sunset Panorama Blues (& Yellows) – “John Lee Hooker-orama”
Four portrait photos masterfully merged into one very beautiful sunset indeed … Today’s sunset is a “John Lee Hooker-orama” because of the blues in the sky and … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama Blues (& Yellows) – “John Lee Hooker-orama”
Gherkin Flat Broke
Here’s some breaking news for you guys – the gherkin, one of the most iconic buildings in London has gone bust. It seems the company that … Continue reading Gherkin Flat Broke
Intern Selection Process – Writing For Don Charisma
I’ve discussed with business partner Danny, and we only have the resources to manage one (maybe two) intern(s) on this the first Don Charisma intern program. We’ve had 6 applicants. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS INTERNSHIP, PLEASE APPLY FOR … Continue reading Intern Selection Process – Writing For Don Charisma
Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Fear” FEAR I went out for a walk, and something I was afraid to think about appeared. Often I brush it aside, which seems to magnify the effect. So try the opposite, let it in, be OK … Continue reading Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt
“Plagiarism” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
A mutual friend gave me a heads up on my friend Jason’s (A Opinionated Man) recent dilemma with people ripping off his work and passing off as their own. In my “Virgin’s Guide to Promoting a Blog or Website (Ethos … Continue reading “Plagiarism” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“You’re Only As Good As Your Last Three Posts” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Blogging and watching stats since Jul-2013, I’ve noticed a pattern on my blog. The latest three posts get the most attention, in of course descending order. What I’ve noticed is that readers will read the latest the most, and then it … Continue reading “You’re Only As Good As Your Last Three Posts” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
heavenly charisma
Originally posted on eKintal:
This from my lovely friend, with the biggest smile of any blogger I know … heavenly charisma, now that’s right up my street ! eKintal View original post Continue reading heavenly charisma
Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Megan Fox-orama”
Nine landscape photos loving merged into one stunner of a sunset … So beautiful I’m calling her a “Megan Fox-orama” … Enjoy them apples Google 🙂 … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama – “Megan Fox-orama”
Lots Of Sky Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Michael Jackson-orama”
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. A sky full of sky lanterns 🙂 “Michael Jackson-orama” because he’s now just a bright light drifting in … Continue reading Lots Of Sky Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Michael Jackson-orama”
Maths Trick To Fool Your Friends
A little maths problem I posted on my blog became one of my most popular posts, and still draws traffic daily from Google. Here’s something for … Continue reading Maths Trick To Fool Your Friends
“Nudity In Art” – “St Georg And The Dragon” by Petar Meseldzija
Petar Meseldzija has kindly granted permission for me to use his painting on my blog. Thank you Peter, I’m very grateful, I hope that you do receive some traffic to your sites 🙂 I believe that a blog should be … Continue reading “Nudity In Art” – “St Georg And The Dragon” by Petar Meseldzija
St George’s Day Celebration
We like celebrating the past over here in England, and what better way than dressing up a St George (even if you are a woman), and … Continue reading St George’s Day Celebration
Please Unfollow My Blog
REALLY ? SERIOUSLY ? You wasted both our time by posting a comment on my about page, for that ? Look I don’t need to know if you unfollowed me, I’m not petty about it, we’re grown ups not kids … Continue reading Please Unfollow My Blog
“Nudity In Art” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
It’s St George’s Day in the UK, which is where I’m from. I wanted to post a favourite painting of mine but it contains nudity. I even have the artist’s permission to post, he sent me a lovely email in … Continue reading “Nudity In Art” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Is Blogging Addictive ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Is blogging addictive ? Passion or Addiction ? Poll and comments please. Warm regards Don Charisma Resources & Sources Manic Typist – morgueFile.com Notes for commenters: Comments are invited. BUT you are reminded that this is a public blog and you are also … Continue reading “Is Blogging Addictive ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Jackie Chan-orama”
Nice colours on this I’m calling a Jackie Chan-Orama, because he’s Asian and this was taken in Asia … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) … Continue reading Ocean Sunset Panorama – “Jackie Chan-orama”
Piccadilly Circus/Regent Street, London – “Gandhi-orma”
It’s a long time since, bit nostalgic really, 2002. I like these photos as much as when I took them. There’s personal things attached so I … Continue reading Piccadilly Circus/Regent Street, London – “Gandhi-orma”
Sun Breaking Through The Clouds – “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama”
Caught this recently off my balcony, the sun breaking through is always pretty exciting … So I’m calling this a “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama” because isn’t he just like … Continue reading Sun Breaking Through The Clouds – “Leonardo DiCaprio-orama”
San Francisco Bay Bridge
Originally posted on Laura Macky Photography:
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I wasn’t going to post until after my move but frankly I just couldn’t resist! I know some of my friends here will tease me about it, lol. But hey, it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind, eh? 🙂 We were coming back from a performance in SF the other night, and we made a pit stop at Treasure Island so I could take a shot of the eastern portion of the Bay Bridge. In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake damaged a portion of the bridge, and it took a… Continue reading San Francisco Bay Bridge
Great Trees And Great Queens
A beautiful tree sited at the Royal Holloway University, and from the main quad, a statue of Queen Victoria. Quite outstanding show of nature and from … Continue reading Great Trees And Great Queens
How To Block Abusive Stalkers
It’s come the time to talk about this and name the party responsible. He his the first to go on my public blacklist which will be located at : http://DonCharisma.org/blacklist/ I started the DonCharisma.org blog back in July-2013. These problems … Continue reading How To Block Abusive Stalkers
“Ego” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
What a stupid word, how overused and confusing. I’ve never heard the word used in a positive context – “Oh he’s lovely, you must meet him, he has such a super ego”. I’m not going to even give a dictionary definition – So … Continue reading “Ego” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Announcement – Comments On Don Charisma Blog
Just a couple of quick announcements : 1. *ALL* comments on my blog will now go for moderation before appearing. I’m doing this because I’m finding it almost impossible to keep track of comments that I’ve read and not. Once I’ve … Continue reading Announcement – Comments On Don Charisma Blog
Voyagers – National Maritime Museum
This one caught my eye flicking through my photos this morning … It’s a full width iPhone interior panorama taken at the National Maritime Museum in … Continue reading Voyagers – National Maritime Museum
Rocky Beach Sunset Panorama Yellows – “Obamaorama”
This one I’m calling an Obamaorama, to fit in with my celeb names vs Google season … The tenuous connection – this sunset really is a … Continue reading Rocky Beach Sunset Panorama Yellows – “Obamaorama”
Helicopter Cloud Landing And Air Pioneers
The police were recently tracking down some criminals in my neighbourhood, making use of their helicopter. Little hope of escape when they get their big toys … Continue reading Helicopter Cloud Landing And Air Pioneers
A Gift – Marketing VS Promoting 101
I have to confess I had to look this one up a while ago. I’d use the words a lot and not actually understood what they mean’t. Very enlightening, indeed. Promoting – “I am here” Marketing – “I am here, *smiles*” … Continue reading A Gift – Marketing VS Promoting 101
British or Italian – Which Do You Prefer?
Passing by a Ferrari dealer, I couldn’t help but take a few photos. They had a number of beautiful Ferrari’s on show and even had a … Continue reading British or Italian – Which Do You Prefer?
Blacklist – Enough Is Enough
Those of you that read my blog have heard a little of the morons that I have to deal with on a daily basis. My friend and fellow powerblogger Jason Cushman “A Opinionated Man” from Harsh Reality blog is also … Continue reading Blacklist – Enough Is Enough
Appologies – Behind On Comments
Dear readers, followers, friends, fellow bloggers et al … I’m struggling to keep up with my comments at the moment (I answered over 400 yesterday). Danny has been helping to take some of the workload by posting some cool stuff and … Continue reading Appologies – Behind On Comments
Art And Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompts – Conclusion
I got demoted in English in school. They moved me down from the top class with Mrs-Stuck-Up-Fancy-Pants, into the class below. One’s first thought would be that that would be a denigration, how dare they move a genius like myself … Continue reading Art And Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompts – Conclusion
Don Charisma’s Art Response – Part 2
This young man truly embraced the idea, well done mr boxofbananas … I especially like the additional squiggles in the paint phase 🙂 Continue reading Don Charisma’s Art Response – Part 2
Part 2 Don Charisma’s Paint Prompt
Originally posted on Laura Macky Photography:
This is the second part of Don Charisma’s visual challenge. I had to complete this otherwise it just wouldn’t have… Continue reading Part 2 Don Charisma’s Paint Prompt
Easter Sunset
Sunset from over here in London. I thought it was a little cloudy, but the horizon was clear so the sun came through pretty nicely in … Continue reading Easter Sunset
Intern Opportunity – Writing For Don Charisma
I blogged yesterday about collaborative SEO. Working together entirely makes sense to me, and is exactly what a lot of successful bloggers are doing. Danny and I have been discussing a writing project. Either of us can do it, it’s … Continue reading Intern Opportunity – Writing For Don Charisma
Don Charisma – Painting Prompt 2
Originally posted on It Goes On:
Today Don has asked that we colour in the picture we drew yesterday. So here is yesterday’s effort once more… Continue reading Don Charisma – Painting Prompt 2
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