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
This was one of yesterday’s photography experiments, a new angle on things … remember what I was saying yesterday ! Basically I rest the camera on … Continue reading Beach Sunset Splash Closeup
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
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
I can’t sadly take any credit for this amazing piece of art. It’s not even my photo ! Never-the-less it’s a lovely piece of work. Amazing … Continue reading Street Art – David Walker
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
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?
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
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
I make some occasional “macro” photos with my iPhone. Really pleased with this one taken near the beach as the sun was setting. Good opportunity to … Continue reading Sea “Rose” Sunset, Macro Photo
The speedboat really caught my eye, and even more striking out of the water than in due to the brightly coloured paint job. Really a very … Continue reading Speedboat, Bananaboat and Jetski
These two “princesses” are outside one of the local bars. I think they have some religious significance because the Thais leave those little bottles of drinks … Continue reading Water Princesses
To Wai in Thailand is a traditional greeting, I’m told they don’t shake hands. It’s holding the hands up to the face together like a prayer. … Continue reading Wai Girls – Welcome, Free Wifi !
«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.
I posted about the big vase shop recently, and put up a photo. I use it as a landmark because of the 15 feet high vases … Continue reading Throne Toilet !
«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.
I have no idea what this says, I’ve tried looking at it upside down, but no I give up, can someone tell me please what it … Continue reading Graffiti Wall Walkorama – Two and Three
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
«No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.» — Eleanor Roosevelt Continue reading No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
«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.
My iPhone doesn’t like taking evening/night photos, but somehow these came out nice. It’s late evening on the cusp of darkness, with a moody sky and … Continue reading Evening Beach Panorama, with Fisherman
My love of Panoramas was partly born of necessity and partly creativity. I took some photos of my apartment when it was newly built some ten … Continue reading Retail Therapy – Interior Panorama, Shopping Mall
«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.
Really very challenging what I was trying to capture. Looking up into this tree’s foliage with a twilight sky, is a breathtaking sight, the silhouette of … Continue reading Tree of awesomeness III, Towerama
«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.
It’s a couple of sails, ornamental only. The body of the sails is made from hundreds of little polished copper discs that “shimmer” in the breeze. … Continue reading Copper Disc “Sail” Towerama (Sorry no Parrot photos today)
I walked past this Graffiti and it’s one of the best I’ve seen locally. Glad I photographed it, because I went back a few days later … Continue reading “ART VENTURE” Graffiti Wall Walkorama
Sunsets vary from day to day, each one is different. The whole process only last around 35 minutes from around 5.25pm-6pm. Today’s one was particularly spectacular. … Continue reading Big Sky Beach Sunset Panorama, Taken Today:)
I’m from UK, Thankgiving isn’t a British tradition, but a lot of my readers are from America, so … Thank you for following my blog, thank you for your comments, inspiration and support, I am very grateful to each and … Continue reading Thank You to ALL my Followers
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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
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
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
(Thanks to 5readblogs for giving me the encouragement and opportunity to write this) Introduction Five reads blog asked me to write about five books that mean a lot to me. I like the idea of the five reads blog, so … Continue reading Don Charisma @ 5readsblog
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