“Stormy Sky Justin Beiberorama”
In response to my request for ways to trick Google into sending me traffic for my Google neglected sunsets – Thanks Phil Taylor for the marvellous … Continue reading “Stormy Sky Justin Beiberorama”
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Beachsunsetorama
I’m experimenting with daft titles because Google hasn’t sent me any traffic for my sunsets … They are mean, don’t you think ? The title “Beachsunsetorama” I’m calling “concise”, perhaps tomorrow I’ll do “verbose” … Taken in Thailand (c) Don … Continue reading Beachsunsetorama
The Most Influential Person, EVER – Award Badge Design
I’m stuck on a design I’m working for a re-design for the “Most Influential Blogger Award”. Well not exactly stuck, but it’s an interesting question : If you were designing a badge with “the most influential person” of all time, who … Continue reading The Most Influential Person, EVER – Award Badge Design
How To Take Off Vertically In A Plane – The Harrier Jumpjet
This one reminds me of my childhood. Watching a plane take off vertically was something quite special, and still is even now. This was the only … Continue reading How To Take Off Vertically In A Plane – The Harrier Jumpjet
Art – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Art” ART Contrary to popular belief, art isn’t the preserve of the extremely talented or skilled or “artistic” or perfect. You only have to visit the Tate modern in London, and see a piece of hardboard painted … Continue reading Art – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Beach Sunset Yellows Blues Reds
This is a one shot deal sunset where I’ve managed to capture yellows, blues and reds … It’s a rare beauty for sure, painted exquisitely on … Continue reading Beach Sunset Yellows Blues Reds
RAF Museum – Hurricane And Spitfire
This will be the last post from the RAF museum, I don’t want you all getting bored seeing photos of planes. I think it’s fitting that the last photo should be of these two great warplanes from the past. Nothing … Continue reading RAF Museum – Hurricane And Spitfire
North American P-51 Mustang Plane
One of the highlights of my visit to the RAF museum in London – the beautifully kept Mustang. This was one of the great fighter planes … Continue reading North American P-51 Mustang Plane
RAF Museum – Eurofighter hanging from ceiling
A shot of the Eurofighter jet plane which has been hung from the ceiling of the RAF museum. There are quite a number of planes that … Continue reading RAF Museum – Eurofighter hanging from ceiling
Disapproval – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Disapproval” DISAPPROVAL A. Imagine someone disapproves of what you’ve said, what you’re doing or worse who you are. Imagine passive aggressive disapproval, ignoring, catty remarks, responsibility shifting, emotional projection (denial with blaming). Imagine aggressive disapproval, verbal … Continue reading Disapproval – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Huge Sky Beach Sunset Pano
It’s time for me to depart up the wooden hill to bedfordshire … If you’re British you’ll understand, otherwise Google it … I’ll leave you with … Continue reading Huge Sky Beach Sunset Pano
Status – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Status” STATUS Imagine you’re a king or queen speaking to one of your minions, a mere serf, even a cat or a dog. How does it feel to be way above, high status ? Then imagine you’re … Continue reading Status – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Do I Know You? – Don Charisma’s Mini Guide To Social Retards
It’s one of those social questions that gets my back up. Until I’d read my Keith Johnstone book, I didn’t really have a way to explain why I detest this question. Now I’m half way through the book, I have … Continue reading Do I Know You? – Don Charisma’s Mini Guide To Social Retards
I’m Not Perfect – Who Is ?
This post is partially dedicated to Niko. It’s a blogging phenomenon, perhaps, that I meet some really awesome people, truly inspiring. Niko is if one of those guys. Not picking favourites, I have many favourites, many awesome people around me, … Continue reading I’m Not Perfect – Who Is ?
Mama Dog
She’s a mama dog … taken at the service station on a road trip to Cambodia for visa stamp. Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Mama Dog
Lunar Eclipse Today, Now
I just had a message on my iPhone that’s there’s a lunar eclipse happing right now … thanks for the warning iPhone ! Time and date says : It will be visible from North America, South America and Australia. Parts … Continue reading Lunar Eclipse Today, Now
Sunrise Balcony Panorama
Off of my own balcony, where I live … rare I know for me to be taking photos at sunrise … It’s twelve portrait photos merged … Continue reading Sunrise Balcony Panorama
Friendship Supermarket And Shrine
The friendship supermarket is great. They have pretty much everything one could possibly want in the way of imported foods, and often it’s actually cheaper here … Continue reading Friendship Supermarket And Shrine
Mural
Friendship shop is the place to go for all the western foods here. They have pretty much everything that I could possibly want imported. I especially … Continue reading Mural
A Bit Annoyed With VideoPress
I’ve been posting my videos in VideoPress – it’s handy to have it integrated with WordPress.com and I thought that it’d be nicely integrated. I didn’t expect massive traffic for my videos, really I’m just experimenting. It’s a nice way … Continue reading A Bit Annoyed With VideoPress
“Hopf Brew House” – Not Recommended For Pizza
I decided to go for a pizza a few days ago. I’d seen a place locally that looked interesting. The menu outside boasted “imported Italian ingredients”. I had a feeling not to go in when I was outside, but I … Continue reading “Hopf Brew House” – Not Recommended For Pizza
Spam Or Not Spam ?
Ok, so the jury is out on this one – that’s you guys … Just received this email from perhaps a genuine questioner, or could be a spammer … I’m erring to spammer at the moment … I’ve partially reddacted … Continue reading Spam Or Not Spam ?
Imagine – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Imagine” NB. I’m changing from “writing prompt” to “prompt” as creativity extends to art, design etc, not just writing – so paint, draw or photograph with it if you want. The medium is unimportant, it’s the process … Continue reading Imagine – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Beach Sunset Panorama
This weekend I’m trying to do the normal rest and relaxation thing, so not too many posts … I’ve some material written that’ll come out next … Continue reading Beach Sunset Panorama
Beach Cats :)
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 Beach Cats 🙂
Kung Beach
In Thai – Kung (or sometimes Gung) means prawn or shrimp. Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Kung Beach
Ocean Sunset Pano – iPhone
Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Ocean Sunset Pano – iPhone
Rocky Beach Sunset Pano – Happy Birthday Audrey :)
This one’s for one of my longest readers Audrey Dawn … She’s, well, part of the family almost now 🙂 … and … It’s her blog’s 1st birthday … Continue reading Rocky Beach Sunset Pano – Happy Birthday Audrey 🙂
“Blog To The Gallery” OR “Starving Artist” ? – Opinion
I have a famous published musician and composer in my ranks of readers. We’ve been having some very thought provoking conversations, which I’ve found very useful and interesting. I thought I’d bring them to the opinion crowd’s attention, as I always … Continue reading “Blog To The Gallery” OR “Starving Artist” ? – Opinion
Your Opinion – Luminate Ads On WordPress.com
Not all of you will be able to see these ads which is why I’ve included the screenshot. Basically WordPress.com are trial’ing ads from a company called “Luminate”. Luminate put their ads over the top over images. The ads can … Continue reading Your Opinion – Luminate Ads On WordPress.com
The Inner Peace Award
Thanks to Maryam Jamil, from entertainmentstarters … and Foxy-O from foxyolive for this award. There’s a new Don Charisma badge for the award or you can choose the existing dove badge … I think of Yoda when I think inner peace, so he’s featured … Continue reading The Inner Peace Award
Black Box – Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Today’s writing prompt – “Don Charisma’s Sneaky Black Box” If you didn’t get what it was about yesterday – spontaneity and creativity. Don’t think about it – do it, be it, feel it, live it, f**k it … F**K thinking … Continue reading Black Box – Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Sunset Balcony Towerama
Off of my own balcony, where I live … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Sunset Balcony Towerama
Sky Lanterns And Fireworks – Loy Catong Festival
Photos (c) Don Charisma 2013, taken in Thailand Continue reading Sky Lanterns And Fireworks – Loy Catong Festival
Cultural Differences And Traveller’s Tips – Thailand
One of my readers asked me about cultural differences in Thailand, from the perspective of a westerner staying in Thailand for an extended period. My reader who is I’m guessing a teenager, is going to be staying in Thailand for … Continue reading Cultural Differences And Traveller’s Tips – Thailand
The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award :)
Thanks to Belinda from idiotwriting blog for my lovely “Butterfly Light Award”. I would like to say (again) publicly you are one of my favourite bloggers and people on WordPress. Belinda has asked me to release the award into general … Continue reading The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award 🙂
Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Think of the first thing that comes into your head. Write about it. Publish it. Job Done Continue reading Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
Leafy Road
A fairly typical leafy avenue/street/road (what’s the difference ?) here in Thailand … Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Leafy Road
Big Sky Beach Sunset Pano :)
Twenty-four photos merged in Photoshop CS6 … Enjoy 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Pano 🙂
Don Charisma Reading Keith Johnstone
I’ve had this book for maybe 4 or 5 years, and only managed to read the first chapter in that time. I bought it because I wanted to read it, but I’m a slow reader, and always seems to be … Continue reading Don Charisma Reading Keith Johnstone
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