It used to amuse me a lot living in London when I’d meet American visitors, who’d assume that we all speak American-English in UK. “Where’s the Elevator ?” Well, we don’t actually speak American-English, we speak the real original Queen’s … Continue reading You Say Tomay-toe, I Say Tomah-toe
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For me, there is never a short answer! A fellow blogger—I trust I can be called a fellow blogger—asked in a recent post about blog writers: “IS there a je ne sai quoi, a special… Continue reading About Writers, In Response to Don Charisma
Some writing I connect with, it’s effortless to read, smooth and flowing. It’s almost as if I’m there with the author reading it to me … and not just fiction or poetry, I’ve experienced the same in serious writing too … Continue reading There’s Writers And Then There’s Writers
This tree is absolutely stunning, it’s tall and wide and so much greenery … or is it three trees ? Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are … Continue reading Tree of Awesomeness
«Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.» — Ralph Waldo Emerson Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
«A thousand mile journey begins with one step.» — Lao Tsu Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading A thousand mile journey begins with one step.
Where’s a grammar-nazi when you need one ? … certainly I’d like to know what the correct grammatical term for “Men are all the same” is ? … past-participle of a counter-analogy ? reverse-metaphor ? anti-simile ? … no idea, … Continue reading Men Are All The Same
Our lives break sometimes, so much so that things can seem like they’ll never be “good” again. Reminds me of Michael Douglas in “Falling Down” (1993) – “An unemployed defense worker frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society, … Continue reading Falling Down – Is It A Justification For Crime ?
Good friends all know that I’m impossibly forgetful over important dates and keeping in touch. What seems to happen is that I get focused on what I’m doing, and time just evaporates. I’d say it’s a male thing, but I’m … Continue reading Busy Days ~ Forgetful Friends
It gives me great pleasure to introduce a talented young writer and photographer – Becca. She managed to catch my attention yesterday – which is no mean feat considering how long my comment queue was … Welcome to the WordPress … Continue reading The kind of friends any relationship would have…
Round the side of the top of the big Buddha hill there’s a ‘mezzanine’ area, which most people don’t even have a look at … Well … Continue reading The Buddha Round The Back
«I must create a system, or be enslaved in another man’s. I will not reason and compare; my business is to create.» — William Blake Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because … Continue reading I must create a system, or be enslaved in another man’s. I will not reason and compare; my business is to create.
«To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.» — El Cid Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.
Haha ! … Made you look ! …Not mine but that of one of my guest bloggers. Noelle’s an all round lovely lady. As with all my guest bloggers one day she wasn’t there and then one day she was … Continue reading My Adoption Story
Team Charisma World People has surpassed my wildest expectations, having received many thousands of likes, page views and comments. WELL DONE to my team – it’s been an honour to have collaborated with you all ! We’ve published now five submissions … Continue reading Guest Bloggers WANTED – “Team Charisma World People” – UPDATE
IS it ? IS it really ? … personally I beg to differ, especially since people often misquote and leave out the crucial “The love of” and “all kinds” … Context is often everything, and misquoting is, well, verging on … Continue reading Money Is The Root Of All Evil
Here’s the Khao Chee Jan Big Buddha the cropped version. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re … Continue reading Big Buddha II Pano – Khao Chee Jan
«You may have a fresh start at any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘failure’ is not falling down, but staying down.» — Mary Pickford Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … Continue reading You may have a fresh start at any moment you choose, for this thing we call ‘failure’ is not falling down, but staying down.
«Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.» — Matthew 7:7 Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is … Continue reading Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.
I saw these two beauties on my evening walk by the beach … they are often quite timid here in Thailand, but helps if you smile … Continue reading Black Beach Cats
There’s writers and then there’s writers. I don’t know what the factors are between an awesomely talented writer and one who can barely string a legible sentence together. What I do know is when I read the words someone writes … Continue reading A Gift: “Pick Up That Brush And Paint”
I’m pretty young in the scale of things, certainly compared with Sequioa redwood trees – some of whom live into the hundreds, and even thousands of years. I can only wonder at the changes these ancients have seen ! Change … Continue reading Frantic Pace Of Life – Don Charisma’s Opinion
«The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.» — Mahatma Gandhi Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
«Failing to plan is planning to fail.» — Effie Jones Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Failing to plan is planning to fail.
Taken during the Loy Catong festival in Thailand. Somehow I managed to get a firework and a good shot of a sky lanterns … How, I … Continue reading Sky Lanterns And Fireworks – Loy Catong Festival
«When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us: power over our sleep, our appetites, our blood pressure, our health, and our happiness. Our enemies would dance with joy if only they knew how they were worrying … Continue reading When we hate our enemies, we are giving them power over us: power over our sleep, our appetites, our blood pressure, our health, and our happiness. Our enemies would dance with joy if only they knew how they were worrying us, lacerating us, and getting even with us! Our hate is not hurting them at all, but our hate is turning our own days and nights into a hellish turmoil.
Something that’s become very apparent to me in running this blog is the need for healthy inter-personal boundaries with others whilst online. I don’t always get it right myself, I am human after all. I do often see others making … Continue reading Healthy Boundaries Online – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I’ve closed comments on the previous post – “USA Gun Control”. For me pretty much everything has been said. It was a very lively “debate”, and very personally enriching to have had the privilege to discuss with my readers – … Continue reading UPDATE – USA Gun Control – Don Charisma’s Opinion
«What seems impossible one minute, through faith, becomes possible the next.» — Norman Vincent Peale Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading What seems impossible one minute, through faith, becomes possible the next.
Thirty-four portrait photos joined together to form a very large sky. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers … Continue reading Huge Sky Beach Sunset Panorama
In the good old days to get a self-portrait out of camera, you had to either be very dexterous or ask a passer-by. The passer-by option was a little risky in some places, because thieves might just run off with … Continue reading “The Wand Of Narcissism” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
«Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.» — Marcus Aurelius Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.
«Nothing has any power over me other than that which I give it through my conscious thoughts.» — Tony Robbins Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with … Continue reading Nothing has any power over me other than that which I give it through my conscious thoughts.
These guys are ‘guarding’ one of the seafront hotels. Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to buy at Photos.DonCharisma.com. For our blog readers we’re currently … Continue reading Thai Lions
«Happiness doesn’t depend on what we have, but it does depend on how we feel toward what we have. We can be happy with little and miserable with much.» — William Dempster Hoard Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – … Continue reading Happiness doesn’t depend on what we have, but it does depend on how we feel toward what we have. We can be happy with little and miserable with much.
Please bear in mind I’m more on the pro gun control side of things. I do believe in freedom, but do also question the validity of easy access to deadly weapons for the masses. I lived most my life in … Continue reading USA Gun Control – Don Charisma’s Opinion
«Happiness is an inside job.» — William Arthur Ward Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible with Charisma” Continue reading Happiness is an inside job.
One of mine is to say less in my opinion posts, give a chance for others to express their opinions … which is, doh!, what was meant to be the point in the first place … I’ve created a new … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Thailand celebrates the Loy Catong festival in November. ‘Loy’ mean float, well float away. And ‘Catong’ is a little boat, well really a floating decoration with … Continue reading Night Beach Panorama – Loy Catong Festival
«A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go farther than a great idea that inspires no one.» — Mary Kay Ashe Charisma quotes are sponsored by DonCharisma.com – you dream it we built it … because – “anything is possible … Continue reading A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go farther than a great idea that inspires no one.
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