For – an idiot of a woman, who’s not such an idiot really, actually probably smarter than me, if that’s possible. Hard to believe I know ! Introduction To foster happiness – Switch on the TV, go watch a movie, eat a … Continue reading Fostering Happiness
Today’s prompt – “Concise Writing” CONCISE WRITING I have a friend – Chris. He has a very busy job, ten people working for him. He’s “told me off” a couple of times for writing emails to him that are “too long”. … Continue reading Concise Writing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Making Friends With Yourself” MAKING FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF There’s only really one person you need to learn to make friends with. Look in the mirror and you’ll see that person. He or she is the only … Continue reading Making Friends With Yourself – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Breathing” BREATHING David Blaine managed 45 days without food suspended in a plastic box near London’s Tower Bridge. I saw him when he emerged he was VERY vulnerable and weak, and in a very bad way. He’s since I … Continue reading Breathing – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Two generations waiting on the beach, watching the early morning sunrise. Something rather calming and almost spiritual about this photo. I wonder what they are thinking … Continue reading Waiting For the Sunrise
I’m choosy about who goes on my friends page, and as yet haven’t made a bad judgement call. These people are all lovely charismatic bloggers, each has shown some extra special merit for my calling them friends. All are a credit to the … Continue reading Mark Bialczak Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page
The Improv methods and techniques of creativity that I’ve learnt specify taking the first idea that comes into one’s head and running with it. Working collaboratively with another improviser these are called “offers”. The other improviser gives you an idea … Continue reading “Offers – Creating Creativity” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. Al fresco buffet with lovely coloured lanterns 🙂 “Rihanna-orama” because – tenuous connections welcomed ! … … Continue reading Al Fresco Buffet With Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival – “Rihanna-orama”
I’m not talking about genuine victims, people who’ve been hurt or abused by cruel people. Or people who’ve had an accident, in a car for instance or in ill in hospital. There’s a validity in that, these people genuinely suffered. … Continue reading “Poor Little Victim” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Having a bit of a break from blogging today for a little R&R. I’m well enough but tiredness catches up once in a while and I need a break. I’ll put some photos up today, some on schedule, so enjoy … Continue reading Don Charisma’s Day Off
Ok, sorry to disappoint those looking for Megan Fox in my garden, this one is just a regular old fox. I have invited her in the … Continue reading Why Is Megan Fox In My Garden?
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. This one’s four portrait photos sellotaped with PTGui Pro. “Kim Kardashian-orama” – tenuous connections invited, but … Continue reading Night Beach Panorama – Loy Catong Festival – “Kim Kardashian-orama”
Here are two sunsets for the price of one. When I go out to take pictures of sunsets, I usually go out about 30 minutes before … Continue reading Fingers Of God And Nuclear Blast Sunset
Here’s the Khao Chee Jan Big Buddha this time a cropped version. It’s been stitched with Photoshop – 6 landscape photos … The lighting conditions were “interesting” … Continue reading Big Buddha II Pano – Khao Chee Jan
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
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”
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
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
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
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand in November. The lady has just literally let go of the sky lantern 🙂 I’m calling this one a … Continue reading More Sky Lantern Fun – Loy Catong Festival – “Katy Perry-orama”
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
Photos (c) Don Charisma 2013, taken in Thailand Continue reading Sky Lanterns And Fireworks – Loy Catong Festival
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
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand. These guys are having some fun with sky lanterns 🙂 Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Sky Lantern Fun – Loy Catong Festival
I posted these before as separate photos, now here they are together. These are columns at the entrance to one of the beachfront hotels. Check out … Continue reading Thai Columns – Both
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand. I just like the fairy lights in the trees ! Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Tree “Fairy Lights”
This is the entrance to one of the local Buddhist temples, at sunset, true to Don Charisma form, in panorama 🙂 I must post a video … Continue reading Temple Entrance – Panorama
This building is near to the entrance of the grounds of a temple. So I don’t know exactly what it’s for, could be housing for monks … Continue reading Temple Grounds “House” – Panorama
Taken during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand. Somehow I managed to get a firework and a good shot of a sky latern … How, … Continue reading Sky Lantern And Firework – Loy Catong Festival
A new blogger friend CeeLee brought this poem to my attention, thanks CeeLee. I’d say it mirrors a lot of the principles that guide me. Not exactly, but it’s pretty close. A very powerful poem for any day of the … Continue reading Desiderata – A Poem About Charisma
Here’s the Khao Chee Jan Big Buddha from further away 🙂 It’s been stitched with Photoshop – 6 landscape photos … I’ve left as is straight … Continue reading Big Buddha II Pano Further Away – Khao Chee Jan
Here’s the official sign for the Big Buddha. I’ve also done a closeup on the info portion in English, for those that don’t have a magnifying … Continue reading Big Buddha II Info Sign – Khao Chee Jan
I made a visit to a big Buddha that’s carved into a hillside. Apparently the story goes it/(he ?) was carved by the Thai navy with … Continue reading Big Buddha II Panorama
One of my *very rare* sunrise photos … Sex and shopping – so you are awake for the sunrise … sorry, but, that’s a story for … Continue reading Sex And Shopping – Sunrise From The Top Floor
It’s been mad hectic day so didn’t get a chance to post anything, yet. These are columns at the entrance to one of the beachfront hotels. … Continue reading Thai Columns
Nice sunset over calm ocean 🙂 Merged with Microsoft ICE 5×1 portrait photos taken on my iPhone 4s Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma 2013 Continue reading Sunset Ocean Panorama
Why is it that we chase new experiences ? To boldly go where no man (or woman) has gone before ? Pioneers, explorers and fashionistas, it’s all the same thing, really. The glory of being first, or, well, at least … Continue reading Fashion Addict VS Enjoying The Here And Now
Here’s a photo of sky lanterns I snapped during last year’s Loy Catong festival in Thailand 🙂 Taken on my iPhone 4S … Photos (c) Don … Continue reading Sky Lanterns – Loy Catong Festival
I was doing some research a while back whilst building a brochure website for a client, and Jamie Oliver’s restaurant in London came up. I found … Continue reading Deli Counters – Italian Restaurant
It always amazes me how a few short words from one person can make such a big impression. Indians (from India), have a reputation for being spiritually wise people. That’s not to say that there aren’t spiritually wise people everywhere … Continue reading Don’t Believe Anything That Makes You Weak
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