Fat Tony’s Fish And Chips – Madrid
Stumbled across this little piece of England in Madrid, Spain … Tony does fish and chips, burgers and hotdogs, pies and pasties AND beer and coffees … Continue reading Fat Tony’s Fish And Chips – Madrid
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“Creativity means believing you have greatness” – Why ? – Don Charisma’s Prompt
I’m often curious as to why sometimes my readers don’t comprehend my quotes the same way that I do. Language, differing cultures and other factors come into play. There’s plenty of interesting conversations I’ve had – “devils advocate” is quite … Continue reading “Creativity means believing you have greatness” – Why ? – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Is Greed The Only Thing That Makes Beauty Boring ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I had an interesting discussion about this with a reader recently. I have a tendency to throw random debates out there, because often it’s more than just a couple of randoms who have an opinion … or who’d enjoy discussing … Continue reading Is Greed The Only Thing That Makes Beauty Boring ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion
STOP – Taking Things So Personally
I’m sure 99% of people do it to some extent or another, it’s in our natures to do it, no big deal that’s life ! BUT, is there another way ? Are there healthier ways to deal with things, circumstances … Continue reading STOP – Taking Things So Personally
Classic Vs Beep Beep Boop Editor – Poll
I just came across this, already over 3000 people have voted … not that I’d want to bias your vote, most of you are capable of making your own choices, but I chose – “No. I hate the new editor. … Continue reading Classic Vs Beep Beep Boop Editor – Poll
Petition To Ban Banning Petitions
Don’t think about it for too long, it’ll hurt your brain ! Spotted this on Reddit, and though it was a pretty cool idea … someone hopefully here can explain what it actually means ! Petition To Ban Banning Petitions … Continue reading Petition To Ban Banning Petitions
Why Visit A Blog ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Do we visit blogs to be enlightened ? To be entertained, delighted, surprised, amazed or aroused ? To promote yourself ? To make a connection with another human being ? To make friends ? Because it’s the same old shit … Continue reading Why Visit A Blog ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Big Buddha
This Big Buddha that can be seen for miles, he’s very large and some might say beautiful 😀 Enjoy 😀 Our fantastic photos are available to … Continue reading Big Buddha
Apologies – Behind On Comments
Dear readers, followers, friends, fellow bloggers et al … I’m behind on responding to my comments at the moment. So I apologise if I didn’t reply, missed a comment and so I on. I didn’t do it on purpose, just … Continue reading Apologies – Behind On Comments
Why Is Making New Friends So Difficult ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I’m been blessed with some awesome friends. So, the question is obviously rhetorical, advice to me in first person is not appreciated or needed – you’d just be making yourself look stupid really 😀 As it goes I’m generally a … Continue reading Why Is Making New Friends So Difficult ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Scottish Referendum – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Scotland, it’s the most northerly part of the UK. It’s beautifully mountainous and quite desolate in places, in contrast to built-up places like Edinburgh, which is a great buzzing metropolitan capital city. Worth a visit if you ever get the … Continue reading Scottish Referendum – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Spell Casters – Do They Really Work ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Probably this is just spam, but I like to keep an open mind … well just a little, I’ve likely made my mind up on the comment I received this morning : I never believed in spell casters until my life … Continue reading “Spell Casters – Do They Really Work ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
What Will You Write Today ?
I find it an odd question. My brain goes through 100000s of ideas every day – I think !, I’ve never actually counted them. It’s a lot anyway. So why look for ideas outside yourself ? I think we learn that our … Continue reading What Will You Write Today ?
Logical Thinker
“Someone who thinks logically, provides a nice contrast to the real world.” Ancient Chinese Proverb It came out of a fortune cookie … so may not be an ancient Chinese proverb … don’t believe everything you read 😀 Cheers Don … Continue reading Logical Thinker
You Clogged Up My Feed, I’m Unfollowing You
This another of those, yawn, boring, petty comments I get from a tiny minority. This is what I think about it : So I clogged up your feed ? I violated your inbox ? I took a liberty in your … Continue reading You Clogged Up My Feed, I’m Unfollowing You
“Reblog – Spam Or Caring Sharing” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Reblogging is an easy way to share other’s content, it’s much better than sharing a link, because there’s a summary of the post’s writing and photo included. However there are some that don’t like them. I can see both sides … Continue reading “Reblog – Spam Or Caring Sharing” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Mosquito Ninja” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I hate these pesky little critters. They just can’t help themselves in getting their blood meal. I could almost put up with them taking my blood, that’s not really the issue, it’s the carnage they leave behind. Itchy annoying sores, … Continue reading “Mosquito Ninja” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“The Slut Paradox” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I know the “S” word “slut” is quite an emotive word, and I’m not wishing to offend anyone. This post is purely an exploration of my opinion of the facts because I feel it may help people and also a chance to … Continue reading “The Slut Paradox” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
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You Took Too Long To Reply To My Comment, I’m Unfollowing You
I seriously cannot believe the level of morons that I have to deal with … I’ve been processing up to 500 comments a day, I’m running a backlog now of around 60-70 … I’m replying to comments on the little … Continue reading You Took Too Long To Reply To My Comment, I’m Unfollowing You
“Can I Say Whatever I Want On Your Blog ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Short answer – No, you can’t. Why ? I am responsible for the content on my blog, legally responsible as well as ethically and morally responsible. I only publish content AND COMMENTS that I am congruent with. So I won’t … Continue reading “Can I Say Whatever I Want On Your Blog ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Sunday Rest Day” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
It’s a rather lazy opinion post today, I’m pretty tired to be honest it’s been a long week, and really need to get an early night and a good rest. In the UK the default religion is Church of England. … Continue reading “Sunday Rest Day” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Feminists Carry On” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
It only came to my attention after the fact that feminists have been posting themselves in bras etc on their social media pages. I should get out more, really. I was exploring my Google+ and came across one such lady, … Continue reading “Feminists Carry On” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Critics” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Dr Willy has kindly decided to grace me with his comment on my about page. He is awaiting my approval, which will happen as and when I feel like it. The previous post was a prompt, this one is an … Continue reading “Critics” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
“Missing Loved Ones” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
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
“Plagiarism” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
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
“You’re Only As Good As Your Last Three Posts” – 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
Please Unfollow My Blog
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
Blacklist – Enough Is Enough
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
Appologies – Behind On Comments
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
Critical Words For Stupid People (Where It Is Their Fault)
The great and all knowing all seeing Don Charisma got caught out yesterday. I used the R-word and offended a few people. I won’t ever apologise to passive-aggressive commenters, you’re generally bound in a trash or spam queue direction. If … Continue reading Critical Words For Stupid People (Where It Is Their Fault)
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
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
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
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
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
Likes On Likes – Yikes !
I don’t have likes turned on on my comments, but I believe it’s possible to have them turned on. So it’s an odd anomaly of the WordPress.com system where I get more than the occasional email saying “X liked your … Continue reading Likes On Likes – Yikes !
Testimonials For SEO – Don Charisma’s Guide To SEO
As someone who’s built many websites, I’ve often been called upon to include testimonials. Why ? Well there’s a certain class of customer who will look for testimonials. Testimonials are a way to develop trust with customers, and trust is … Continue reading Testimonials For SEO – Don Charisma’s Guide To SEO
A Shit-Hot Photo Library – Don Charisma’s Guide to SEO
This topic came up in conversation with a friend who I was discussing SEO with. Promoting a website or blog is about many things, it’s a multi-skilled discipline. One of the things another good friend of mine taught me early on … Continue reading A Shit-Hot Photo Library – Don Charisma’s Guide to SEO
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
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