Pizza – YAY !
I put pizza in my “spiritual” category. It’s the food of the gods, I could eat it all 24/7/365 and probably never get bored. But like … Continue reading Pizza – YAY !
Category: Spiritual
Why Blog ? DJ Don Charisma – The Powerblogger Analogy
Quite a few moons ago I used to be a DJ. It’s not on my about page, because I wanted to keep it concise. Who knows maybe one day I’ll be a good enough writer to write a book … … Continue reading Why Blog ? DJ Don Charisma – The Powerblogger Analogy
Welcome Back Angie
I got an email a little while back from my friend here on WordPress, Angie, she said she’d been unable to access her blog. She’s contacted me today to say she’s back on WordPress … her new blog – http://kyangel17.com/about/ Do … Continue reading Welcome Back Angie
Being Ignored – The SEO Angle
My professional integrity says that I keep my personal life largely to myself in my work. I find when more problematic/troublesome situations come up, I prefer to work on my art/photography/visual side of things or if I’ve got myself extremely … Continue reading Being Ignored – The SEO Angle
What LGBT Means To Me
I had a conversation recently with a friend and the phrase came up – “LGBT”. My grey matter seemed to have heard the phrase or acronym before, and eventually with a Gollum’esk strain I remembered … “EGGSES !” Check this … Continue reading What LGBT Means To Me
Garage Clearout – Letting Go Of The Past
Before I set sail for pastures greener, I went through of period of clearing out my garage and letting go of my “junk”. There was a financial saving in terms of not having to pay for the storage space on … Continue reading Garage Clearout – Letting Go Of The Past
Finding Mrs Right (or Mr Right) – Valentine’s Day Epilogue
I’ve had a flu the past few days. I’ve been feeling rotten and just getting on with stuff as best I can. It’s not ideal, but that’s life and what analgesics are for. Frogs And Princesses So what about someone … Continue reading Finding Mrs Right (or Mr Right) – Valentine’s Day Epilogue
My Valentine – For She, My Girlfriend
My girlfriend doesn’t read my blog, so I could write whatever I wanted and she’d probably never see it. However I don’t have much bad to say about her – she’s a good hearted spirit and is a positive influence … Continue reading My Valentine – For She, My Girlfriend
Charisma, Are You Born With It Or Can It Be Learned?
It’s an interesting topic, that’s enlightening to hear and know other people’s opinions on, the wider reaching scope of which is – are humans capable of change, under their own steam ? Take Joe. Joe’s not very charismatic, in fact … Continue reading Charisma, Are You Born With It Or Can It Be Learned?
Life Is A Mystery – By Fujiko Suda
I’ve been really busy the last couple of weeks, so haven’t had a chance to reblog this. Well actually I can’t see how to reblog from http://fujikosuda.com/ so I’ve quoted verbatim and linked back, I hope this is OK for her. … Continue reading Life Is A Mystery – By Fujiko Suda
The Dragon’s Loyalty Award – Don Charisma Five Times Awarded
I’ve been awarded THE Dragon’s Loyalty Award by five different bloggers. That makes me a five time winner of The Dragon’s Loyalty Award. Yay ! So this is to share the love with my blogger friends 🙂 My Awarders : 10-Nov-2013 … Continue reading The Dragon’s Loyalty Award – Don Charisma Five Times Awarded
Sky Lantern Man, Loy Catong Festival
Here’s a really nice photo of this man just releasing a sky lantern into the heavens to join it’s many friends. This one is a single photo, edited a little in Photoshop CS6 to bring out the colours. Photos (c) … Continue reading Sky Lantern Man, Loy Catong Festival
The Sunshine Award – Don Charisma Six Times Awarded
I’ve been awarded THE Sunshine Award by five different bloggers, plus once already awarded. That makes me a six time winner of The Sunshine Award. Yay ! So this is to share the love with my blogger friends 🙂 My … Continue reading The Sunshine Award – Don Charisma Six Times Awarded
2013 Epilogue And Pressly Freshed
2013’s gone, we’ll never see her again, she was a great ship to sail in and now we must say goodbye (Apollo 13 springs to mind). And welcome 2014. PRESSLY FRESHED Firstly I’d like to make it clear I’m not … Continue reading 2013 Epilogue And Pressly Freshed
The I’m NOT Featured On Freshly Pressed Award
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014 … this is my first post in 2014 (GMT), it’s FRESHLY PRESSED. This is a new award freshly pressed today. No one else has these badges on their blog, so it’s EXCLUSIVE to DonCharisma.org. The idea … Continue reading The I’m NOT Featured On Freshly Pressed Award
Christmas Awards – The Inventive Blogger Award
This is a new award, no one else has the badge on their blog, so it’s EXCLUSIVE to DonCharisma.org. The idea was given to me by paulettemotzko, it’s adapted slightly, there are only five answers now needed to accept the award. … Continue reading Christmas Awards – The Inventive Blogger Award
Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #6
It’s time again for me to accept some awards. I’ve been awarded “The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award” by prayingforoneday. Thanks prayingforoneday, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) The bloggers that I’ve nominated are all memorable to me for one reason … Continue reading Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #6
Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #5
It’s time again for me to accept some awards. I’ve been awarded “The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award” by Ann “afriend4ever54” Friend. Thanks Ann “afriend4ever54” Friend, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) The bloggers that I’ve nominated are all memorable to … Continue reading Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #5
Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #4
It’s time again for me to accept some awards. I’ve been awarded “The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award” by sassymikee. Thanks sassymikee, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) The bloggers that I’ve nominated are all memorable to me for one reason … Continue reading Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #4
Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #3
It’s time again for me to accept some awards. I’ve been awarded “The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award” by Ponder Anew. Thanks Ponder Anew, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) The bloggers that I’ve nominated are all memorable to me for … Continue reading Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #3
Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #2
It’s time again for me to accept some awards. I’ve been awarded “The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award” by petitemagique. Thanks petitemagique, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) The bloggers that I’ve nominated are all memorable to me for one reason … Continue reading Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #2
Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #1
It’s time again for me to accept some awards. I’ve been awarded “The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award” by prayingforoneday. Thanks prayingforoneday, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) The bloggers that I’ve nominated are all memorable to me for one reason … Continue reading Christmas Awards – The Blog Of The Year 2013 Award #1
Colourful Al Fresco Kitchen, Loy Catong Festival
I really like the suspended lanterns in here that were part of the al-fresco dining area for one of the local hotels. This is the view … Continue reading Colourful Al Fresco Kitchen, Loy Catong Festival
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
«Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.» — The Bible, Matthew 7:7 Continue reading Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Firework Beach Pano, Loy Catong Festival
I was lucky enough to be panning when the firework went off and capture this beautiful red explosion. Even managed to get the puff of smoke … Continue reading Firework Beach Pano, Loy Catong Festival
I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.
«I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.» — Margaret Thatcher Continue reading I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.
Busy Days on Don Charisma, Thank YOU
My blog has been very busy past few days. So thank you to all those who’ve visited, followed, commented and liked. Together you broke my previous record with a total of 734 likes in one day according to WordPress (12-Dec). … Continue reading Busy Days on Don Charisma, Thank YOU
Silhouette Beach Sunset Scene Panorama
An absolutely stunning sunset on this day. I really like the silhouette effect combined with the big sky, really gives some outstanding photos 🙂 Also I don’t … Continue reading Silhouette Beach Sunset Scene Panorama
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
«No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.» — Eleanor Roosevelt Continue reading No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Who Inspires Me ? Angels
High achievements and awards don’t really do that much for me. Don’t get me wrong they are nice to receive, but once you have a degree, and achieved “stuff” in your life what’s really left to motivate and inspire. People. … Continue reading Who Inspires Me ? Angels
Big Buddha Hill – The Final Gallery
It was a fun project, I think around 180 photos taken, some of which made up panoramas. 103 photos were published, 95 in this gallery. The … Continue reading Big Buddha Hill – The Final Gallery
Unseen Big Buddha 4 – The Last One
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 4 – The Last One
Unseen Big Buddha 3
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 3
Unseen Big Buddha 2
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 2
Unseen Big Buddha 1
Big Buddha from the my “Big Buddha hill trip” a few weekends ago. This is the Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s on … Continue reading Unseen Big Buddha 1
For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
«For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.» — Winston Churchill Continue reading For myself I am an optimist – it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
Beautiful Red Lantern
During the recent Loy Catong festival I snapped this red lantern, which is suspended on an electrical wire and lights up an al fresco buffet dining … Continue reading Beautiful Red Lantern
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
«We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.» — Winston Churchill Continue reading We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
«The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.» — Nelson Mandela Continue reading The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Nelson Mandela, Rest In Peace
I pulled up my Google this morning to do a search, and there’s a tribute to Nelson Mandela, he passed away at the age of 95. Nelson Mandela as I know him was a man who fought for human rights … Continue reading Nelson Mandela, Rest In Peace
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