Two portrait shots welded together with one of those trees that grows sideways we get in Thailand … It’s even later in the AM here … so … Continue reading Beach Tree Sunset Panorama – “Jack Nicholson-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”
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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 ? 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
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”
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”
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”
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
I made a visit yesterday to my recently deceased aunt. I unfortunately missed the funeral, so I made a special trip to pay my respects. While … Continue reading Easter Angels
I have had this phrase used on me more than once. Whilst in a stressed or confused state I don’t find it very helpful. My usual response is something like “You arrogant idiot, I’m not thinking too much, I’m thinking … Continue reading “Thinking Too Much” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Jenny’s surpassed all my expectations with this lovely go at my prompt … http://jennydevildoll.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/philter-phreak/ Likes and comments disabled – please visit Jenny’s blog 🙂 Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt – jennydevildoll
Captured this one recently on the beachfront, it’s a “twisted” sculpture, with some seagulls on the top. I’m calling it a James Frano-orama, because he’s twisted … Continue reading Beach Sculpture – “James Franco-orama”
This Thai lady statue stands close to one of my local banks. She looks quite stern, not sure if that’s intentional or not. I’m calling her … Continue reading Thai Lady Statue – “Madonna-orama”
Today’s prompt – “Paint” PAINT DO – Take your “squiggles” from yesterday’s art prompt and start to edit in your painting software. DO NOT think more than you need to, DO NOT plan. Pick any colours, the brighter and bolder … Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt
This prompt seemed pretty popular, does make me wonder what’s wrong with the writers, artists seem to be a lot more spontaneous … nevermind there’s always the next prompt ! I’ve reblogged the first responses that came through, there’s starting … Continue reading Art – Don Charisma’s Prompt (The “Artists”)
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