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
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
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
Today’s prompt – “Vulnerability” VULNERABILITY This is a tough one for most people, I know this because it is for me. Please only publish your work IF YOU FEEL 100% COMFORTABLE TO DO SO. There’s no looking bad in my … Continue reading Vulnerability – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Here’s a run down of some of the responses from my “Compassion” prompt COMPASSION Response 1 – Writing MOM by Audrey Dawn – Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister Mr. Don Charisma’s Compassion Challenge: This one’s been a long time … Continue reading Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Today’s prompt – “Compassion” COMPASSION Earlier today I posted about people who’d like to have some company, friends or just friendly acquaintances – “Lonely” – Don Charisma’s Opinion … No man is an island ! DO – Sit, walk, lay down, whichever is … Continue reading Compassion – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Heart” HEART Heart is the centre of emotional intelligence – the control centre. The heart doesn’t need you to do anything, so just let your heart do the work, all you have to do is be aware and keep … Continue reading Heart – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Today’s prompt – “Insult” INSULT Just prior to going out for my evening walk I have a critic leave an insulting message on my blog. My grey matter sometimes takes a while to process insults, maybe I’m strange but I … Continue reading Insult – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Thanks for all those who took part, I think I got everyone who did. I’m sorry if I missed you, please make sure you backlink me and/or post the link to your work in the comments for the prompt post. … Continue reading Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt – The Responses
Today’s prompt – “Fear” FEAR I went out for a walk, and something I was afraid to think about appeared. Often I brush it aside, which seems to magnify the effect. So try the opposite, let it in, be OK … Continue reading Fear – Don Charisma’s Prompt
I got demoted in English in school. They moved me down from the top class with Mrs-Stuck-Up-Fancy-Pants, into the class below. One’s first thought would be that that would be a denigration, how dare they move a genius like myself … Continue reading Art And Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompts – Conclusion
This young man truly embraced the idea, well done mr boxofbananas … I especially like the additional squiggles in the paint phase 🙂 Continue reading Don Charisma’s Art Response – Part 2
Originally posted on Laura Macky Photography:
This is the second part of Don Charisma’s visual challenge. I had to complete this otherwise it just wouldn’t have… Continue reading Part 2 Don Charisma’s Paint Prompt
Originally posted on It Goes On:
Today Don has asked that we colour in the picture we drew yesterday. So here is yesterday’s effort once more… Continue reading Don Charisma – Painting Prompt 2
Originally posted on Cathedral of Desolation:
Paint – Part 2 of Don Charisma’s Art Prompt was so much fun! Basically we took our quick squiggles drawing… Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt: Part 2
Jenny’s surpassed all my expectations with this lovely go at my prompt … http://jennydevildoll.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/philter-phreak/ Likes and comments disabled – please visit Jenny’s blog 🙂 Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt – jennydevildoll
This one seems to have taken inspiration from all the tropical photos I keep posting on my blog … definitely too cool for school 🙂 Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt
Originally posted on Breaking The Yo-Yo:
Don Charisma’s Prompt 2 So I did as instructed and this is day 2’s offering. Click on the link above… Continue reading Don Charisma’s Prompt 2
Close your eyes if you’re a psychiatrist or psychologist, Steve’s worried he may end up getting his head shrunk over this one … joking apart lovely … Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt…
Like that dude … the sun definitely got his hat on 🙂 Continue reading Art: Don Charisma’s Prompt – Part 2
Today’s prompt – “Paint” PAINT DO – Take your “squiggles” from yesterday’s art prompt and start to edit in your painting software. DO NOT think more than you need to, DO NOT plan. Pick any colours, the brighter and bolder … Continue reading Paint – Don Charisma’s Prompt
This prompt seemed pretty popular, does make me wonder what’s wrong with the writers, artists seem to be a lot more spontaneous … nevermind there’s always the next prompt ! I’ve reblogged the first responses that came through, there’s starting … Continue reading Art – Don Charisma’s Prompt (The “Artists”)
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
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