Tomato Pasta Cooked to PERFECTION!
I finally got round to cooking my own tomato pasta that I wrote about back in October. You can read about it here: https://doncharisma.org/2013/10/23/tomato-pasta-the-right-way/ Well not … Continue reading Tomato Pasta Cooked to PERFECTION!
Thailand Hidden House Panorama, Nov-2013
I often walk past this little derelict house, from the sign/plaque I think it belongs to the Thai King, or at least the Royal Family (I … Continue reading Thailand Hidden House Panorama, Nov-2013
Creating a Heron Logo (in Photoshop)
I’ve been posting some photos from Australia (and other places) as and when my friend Chris Herron sends them over. I had been adding my own logo, and decided that it would warrant doing a logo for him also. Chris … Continue reading Creating a Heron Logo (in Photoshop)
Thailand Beach Panorama, Early Evening, Aug-2013
Out for my early evening constitutional walk, I decided to try my hand at a panorama. These shots were taken with my iPhone 4s and stitched … Continue reading Thailand Beach Panorama, Early Evening, Aug-2013
What I Learnt about Blog Awards during my “Awards Day”
To Award, or not to Award: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles. … Continued Hamlet, Don Charisma style … Continue reading What I Learnt about Blog Awards during my “Awards Day”
The Versatile Blogger Award, Paulette (totallyinspiredpc), thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded “The Versatile Blogger Award” yay ! My awarder : http://totallyinspiredpc.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/3015/ Thanks Paulette Le Pore Motzko, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) Section 1: Directions for you to accept the The Versatile Blogger Award Personally I don’t like the “nominee” … Continue reading The Versatile Blogger Award, Paulette (totallyinspiredpc), thankyou:)
Thanks Don! You are Awesome!!
Originally posted on ??Journey or destination??:
I was ‘awarded this Awesome Blog Content (ABC) Award by a blogster (is that a real word or one from ‘my’ dictionary??) Don Charisma. I have adopted him as my mentor …basically I lurk around his blog picking up tips, ideas and having a laugh. You would probably enjoy his blog too. I don’t consider it an award – rather a challenge! Section 1: Directions for you to accept the Awesome Blog Content (ABC) Award (challenge) 1. Display the Award on your Blog. TICK 2. Announce your win with a… Continue reading Thanks Don! You are Awesome!!
It’s a TOAD !
Walking home the other evening, a bit damp had been raining. Suddenly something bumps into my leg, wasn’t sure whether I’d been bitten by a snake or what the hell it was. No pain, that’s a good sign. Once I’d … Continue reading It’s a TOAD !
Virgin’s Guide to Promoting a Blog or Website (Ethos – Part 2)
It’s been two months since I wrote what’s been lovingly nicknamed “Virgin’s guide to SEO”. It’s probably been the most popular post that I’ve done with more than 250 likes. It’s a really hard act to follow, and I hope … Continue reading Virgin’s Guide to Promoting a Blog or Website (Ethos – Part 2)
Awards Day – gegebearbear – Inner Peace & Sunshine Awards, thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded “Inner Peace Award” and “Sunshine Award” yay ! This is probably more like my real fans, thankyou to everyone that has supported my blog and encouraged me:) My awarder : http://gegebearbear.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/im-feeling-better-so-awards-night-is-here-drum-roll-please/ Thanks gegebearbear, I’m honoured and humbly … Continue reading Awards Day – gegebearbear – Inner Peace & Sunshine Awards, thankyou:)
Awards Day – gegebearbear – The Versatile Blogger Award (3), thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded “The Versatile Blogger Award” yay ! My awarder : http://gegebearbear.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/im-feeling-better-so-awards-night-is-here-drum-roll-please/ Thanks gegebearbear, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) Section 1: Directions for you to accept the The Versatile Blogger Award Personally I don’t like the “nominee” idea, it’s confusing. … Continue reading Awards Day – gegebearbear – The Versatile Blogger Award (3), thankyou:)
Awards Day – gegebearbear – Most Influential Blogger Award, thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded “Most Influential Blogger Award” yay ! Some more of my fans all wanted to get my photo … doh only kidding ! My awarder : http://gegebearbear.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/im-feeling-better-so-awards-night-is-here-drum-roll-please/ Thanks gegebearbear, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) Section 1: Directions for … Continue reading Awards Day – gegebearbear – Most Influential Blogger Award, thankyou:)
Sydney Harbour Australia, Panorama – August 2013
Photo courtesy Chris Herron 2013, taken with Apple iPhone 5 Copyright – If you’re going to reuse or distribute, please give credit to Chris & I, … Continue reading Sydney Harbour Australia, Panorama – August 2013
Awards Day – gegebearbear – Awesome Blog Content (ABC) Award, thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded “Awesome Blog Content (ABC) Award” yay ! Some of my male fans making silly faces and doing dodgy hand-signs – no I’m not a mason … doh only kidding ! My awarder : http://gegebearbear.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/im-feeling-better-so-awards-night-is-here-drum-roll-please/ Thanks gegebearbear, I’m honoured … Continue reading Awards Day – gegebearbear – Awesome Blog Content (ABC) Award, thankyou:)
Awards Day – promisetewogbola – The Versatile Blogger (2), thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded another “The Versatile Blogger Award” yay ! These are my fans, they are crying because they thought they’d booked tickets to a Don Charisma Charisma roadshow, only to find out that it was Justin Bieber concert, yuk, … Continue reading Awards Day – promisetewogbola – The Versatile Blogger (2), thankyou:)
Awards Day – prayingforoneday – The Versatile Blogger, thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded a “The Versatile Blogger Award” yay ! More of my fans overwhelmed to see me ! … doh only kidding ! My awarder : http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/10/12/the-versatile-blogger-award-4/ Thanks Shaun, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) Section 1: Directions for you … Continue reading Awards Day – prayingforoneday – The Versatile Blogger, thankyou:)
Awards Day – julx – Liebster Award, thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded another Liebster yay ! The Don Charisma cheerleaders showing their appreciation … doh only kidding ! My awarder : http://julxrp.wordpress.com/2013/09/03/the-liebster-award/ Thankyou, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) Section 1: Directions for you to accept the Liebster. The Liebster … Continue reading Awards Day – julx – Liebster Award, thankyou:)
Awards Day – clairelitakeover – Liebster Award, thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded another Liebster yay ! Some more of my biggest fans want a quote from me … doh only kidding ! My awarder : http://clairelitakeover.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/nominated-for-liebster/ Thankyou, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) Section 1: Directions for you to accept … Continue reading Awards Day – clairelitakeover – Liebster Award, thankyou:)
Awards Day – Inkpen – Liebster Award, thankyou:)
I’ve been awarded a Liebster yay ! My biggest fans cheering me on the Netherlands women’s hockey team … doh only kidding ! My awarder : http://inkedpen84.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/liebster-award-response-thank-you-for-the-beautiful-gift/ Thankyou, I’m honoured and humbly accept:) Section 1: Directions for you to accept … Continue reading Awards Day – Inkpen – Liebster Award, thankyou:)
Flamingos Tokyo Zoo 2013
Photo courtesy Chris Herron 2013, actually taken by his daughter Liz Herron whilst she was on holiday in Tokyo. Copyright – If you’re going to reuse … Continue reading Flamingos Tokyo Zoo 2013
What is the best time of day to post on your blog?
I’ve just completed a statistical analysis on when people comment on my blog. To be more exact, what times of day and which days of the week. Obviously there are many factors that can skew these types of studies, so … Continue reading What is the best time of day to post on your blog?
Blue Mountains Australia July 2013
Photo courtesy Chris Herron 2013. Taken with Canon IXUS 125 HS Copyright – If you’re going to reuse or distribute, please give credit to Chris & … Continue reading Blue Mountains Australia July 2013
Breaking news – “Buffer” app hacked, passwords and credit cards safe
I’ve just received an email from Buffer app, their website has been hacked and the hackers have been posting Spam messages on Twitter and Facebook from Buffer app. I thought my readers might want to know. For more information visit … Continue reading Breaking news – “Buffer” app hacked, passwords and credit cards safe
Bondi Beach Sydney Australia, at Sundown – May 2013
Photo courtesy Chris Herron 2013. Taken with Canon IXUS 125 HS And here’s how sundown become midday using a Photoshop cooling filter on the sky and … Continue reading Bondi Beach Sydney Australia, at Sundown – May 2013
Bowl of Flowers – Sanur Beach – Oct 2012
My friend Chris from Australia loves sending me great photos, so I though why not share. Hope you enjoy:) Photo courtesy Chris Herron 2012. Taken with … Continue reading Bowl of Flowers – Sanur Beach – Oct 2012
“A Man’s Got To Know His Limitations” – Clint Eastwood
“A man’s got to know his limitations” Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry in Magnum Force 1973 Photoshop- To Overlay text on B&W photo- draw a white … Continue reading “A Man’s Got To Know His Limitations” – Clint Eastwood
How to colorize a photo in 5 minutes
Originally posted on Danny Boy:
Following on from my graffiti tutorial, I put together another video to show how easy it is to colorize your photos for free using GIMP rather than Photoshop. This is a really quick effect to… Continue reading How to colorize a photo in 5 minutes
Remembering S.N. Goenka
Originally posted on Shambhala Blog:
Today we say goodbye to a teacher who had an immense impact on the world. S.N. Goenka was a pioneer in making Vipassana meditation widely available to a secular audience. Over 170 meditation centers have been established… Continue reading Remembering S.N. Goenka
Tomato Pasta, The “Right” Way – Give your taste-buds a treat:)
I haven’t shared any of my culinary skills, yet. Angie (AngieG9) inspired me to share what I know about cooking truly awesome Pasta with a Tomato based sauce, with her ketchup recipe. I used to have an Italian girlfriend from … Continue reading Tomato Pasta, The “Right” Way – Give your taste-buds a treat:)
DIY Widget – Coolest Bloggers – “Fun” with HTML
I love to chop things up and then make new things, must be a creative process, I guess. WordPress dot com blogs give us really great tools and widgets already. But I wanted to create a custom Widget to show … Continue reading DIY Widget – Coolest Bloggers – “Fun” with HTML
AV Component Cable Scrambled Picture (Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod)
I bought a generic “Apple AV Component Cable” to connect my Apple iPad and iPhone to my ancient TV, because genuine Apple product isn’t available any more. The TV in my apartment is a Philips 32″ and belongs to my landlord, … Continue reading AV Component Cable Scrambled Picture (Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod)
flickr – biggr – WHATEVR
I don’t know why but whenever (“whenevr” ?) I see these ads I just think “Whatever”. Don Charisma, the critic – Great, so the guys at yahoo had a great idea, a photo website, let’s call it “Flicker”. On checking if the domain name was available, oh shit, it’s not, it’s already registered. What shall we do. And some bright spark comes up with the an idea, we can misspell it “flickr” rather than buying it fair and square from the legal owner, plus it will sound “cool”. Hmmm, no one visiting or using our site. What shall we do, how … Continue reading flickr – biggr – WHATEVR
“Driven by you” – Confidence by Henry Ford
I really like this quote by Henry Ford, the founder of Ford, a well known brand. It’s simple and straightforward. Whether, you believe you CAN or you believe you CAN’T YOU ARE RIGHT Henry Ford Confidence and self-belief are a … Continue reading “Driven by you” – Confidence by Henry Ford
What is Charisma? by Don Charisma, with a little help from Richard Branson
I’ve been blogging now just over 4 months. I came here originally because I’m rubbish at writing CVs, bored of rat-race brown-nosing and wanted to get starting doing something on-line. Oh and the financial markets had swallowed up a big … Continue reading What is Charisma? by Don Charisma, with a little help from Richard Branson
Trolls-R-Us, a guide to blog Trolls – Moose, Mr Whisk and The Axe Murderer
Personally, I don’t follow the news too much, I started my information diet some years ago, and I’m emotionally much fitter as a consequence. I catch the occasional story when I check my email on Yahoo, and keep abreast of … Continue reading Trolls-R-Us, a guide to blog Trolls – Moose, Mr Whisk and The Axe Murderer
Canberra’s Floriade 2013 – Gallery (Including Big Duck!)
A friend of mine sent me these photos from the Canberra Floriade 2013. Enjoy:) These pictures were taken at the Annual Floriade held in Commonwealth park, Canberra, Australia. The Floriade is held 14-Sep-2013 to 13-Oct-2013. Presumably Australian equivalent of the … Continue reading Canberra’s Floriade 2013 – Gallery (Including Big Duck!)
Canberra’s Floriade 2013 – Duck Pond
A friend sent me this photo of the ducks (well probably actually more like moor-hens), on the duck pond. His favourite of the set, I’ll post … Continue reading Canberra’s Floriade 2013 – Duck Pond
Liebster Award from chandnilahoti.wordpress.com, thanks Chandni
Here’s my biggest fans celebrating. Only kidding, it’s the Netherlands women’s hockey team celebrating. I like the picture because they really know how to celebrate a win:) I’ve been honoured with some awards, I’m happy to be awarded by thoughtful … Continue reading Liebster Award from chandnilahoti.wordpress.com, thanks Chandni
How to Make Your Dreams Come True, Father’s Advice to his Son
Father: Hey. Don’t ever let somebody tell you… You can’t do something. Not even me. All right? Son: All right. Father: You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do … Continue reading How to Make Your Dreams Come True, Father’s Advice to his Son
Don Charisma – What motivates men? Love? Hope? Purpose?
I think a man only needs one thing in life. He just needs someone to LOVE. If you can’t give him that, then give him something to HOPE for. And if you can’t give him that, just give him something … Continue reading Don Charisma – What motivates men? Love? Hope? Purpose?
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