I’m pretty young in the scale of things, certainly compared with Sequioa redwood trees – some of whom live into the hundreds, and even thousands of years. I can only wonder at the changes these ancients have seen ! Change … Continue reading Frantic Pace Of Life – Don Charisma’s Opinion
One of mine is to say less in my opinion posts, give a chance for others to express their opinions … which is, doh!, what was meant to be the point in the first place … I’ve created a new … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Another one bites the dust, and a new year upon us here in Asia đ UK, Europe, USA, Canadia and others still have fireworks to go. Thank you to all the loyal readers of my little blog over the past … Continue reading Happy New Year 2015
I don’t know what I did in my past life to deserve such great feats of assistance from lonely long distance truck drivers and women with “daddy issues”. One thing I can say for sure, is that gratitude is present … Continue reading Attention Seekers – Bad-Boy SEO – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Couple of years or so I’ve been doing this blog. I’ve answered 10000s of comments here, and many more conversations elsewhere on other blogs. So whilst I wouldn’t say I’ve seen everything, I’ve seen a lot of the social side … Continue reading “Constructive” Criticism – Don Charisma’s Opinion
It’s rare that I’m actually interested in receiving advice in first person on my blog. So for a change, something different, I won’t laugh at you for giving me advice in the first person, it’s welcomed on this post. Easy … Continue reading “Hi! Who are you?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
This turned up in my dashboard under search engine terms … whatever will Google send me next ? Not a “serious” opinion post, SO – feel free to let rip with the humour … unless of course you’re a sexy … Continue reading “sexy women dirt wrestling” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I have a long time female friend who’s dutch, more than 15 years we’ve known each other. She’s the salt of the earth, one of the most likeable people I know. A real ambassador’ese of Dutch and everything Dutch. So … Continue reading Dear Jimmy – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Leaking roof and warm loving hugs OR mansion with a Mercedes and a permanent long cold winter ? The person OR what you can get from the person ? Family member OR co-worker ? Intimacy OR don’t trust anyone ? … Continue reading Hugs Or A Mercedes ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Hectic days for me at the moment … finally managed to free a little time to post this … Enjoy đ Photos taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma … Continue reading Beach Pam Silhouette Sunset
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In my last post, I discussed having confidence. But to be sure of oneâs self, we need to know who that âselfâ is. Nowadays everyone goes, goes, goes so fast. We grasp at answers… Continue reading breathethislife – Who Am I ?
It’s a shame we have to deal with insincere people. However inauthenticity is a fact of life, the only way I’ve found to deal with effectively is through awareness. Sometimes that awareness comes from wise friends sharing their experience, sometimes in life … Continue reading Crocodile Tears
Another shot from the recent kite festival. This has to be one of the largest kites I’ve ever seen. Probably more 100ft with those tails on. … Continue reading Giant Kite In The Sky
A local kite festival had plenty of interest, especially all the kids making their own kites. Being the hottest day of the year so far (in … Continue reading Kite Flying Day
Petar Meseldzija has kindly granted permission for me to use his painting on my blog. Thank you Peter, I’m very grateful, I hope that you do receive some traffic to your sites đ I believe that a blog should be … Continue reading “Nudity In Art” – “St Georg And The Dragon” by Petar Meseldzija
It’s St George’s Day in the UK, which is where I’m from. I wanted to post a favourite painting of mine but it contains nudity. I even have the artist’s permission to post, he sent me a lovely email in … Continue reading “Nudity In Art” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
Is blogging addictive ? Passion or Addiction ? Poll and comments please. Warm regards Don Charisma Resources & Sources Manic Typist – morgueFile.com Notes for commenters: Comments are invited. BUT you are reminded that this is a public blog and you are also … Continue reading “Is Blogging Addictive ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
What a stupid word, how overused and confusing. I’ve never heard the word used in a positive context – “Oh he’s lovely, you must meet him, he has such a super ego”. I’m not going to even give a dictionary definition – So … Continue reading “Ego” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
I have had this phrase used on me more than once. Whilst in a stressed or confused state I don’t find it very helpful. My usual response is something like “You arrogant idiot, I’m not thinking too much, I’m thinking … Continue reading “Thinking Too Much” – Don Charisma’s Opinion
This Thai lady statue stands close to one of my local banks. She looks quite stern, not sure if that’s intentional or not. I’m calling her … Continue reading Thai Lady Statue – “Madonna-orama”
I’m experimenting with daft titles because Google hasn’t sent me any traffic for my sunsets … They are mean, don’t you think ? The title “Beachsunsetorama” I’m calling “concise”, perhaps tomorrow I’ll do “verbose” … Taken in Thailand (c) Don … Continue reading Beachsunsetorama
This is a one shot deal sunset where I’ve managed to capture yellows, blues and reds … It’s a rare beauty for sure, painted exquisitely on … Continue reading Beach Sunset Yellows Blues Reds
It’s time for me to depart up the wooden hill to bedfordshire … If you’re British you’ll understand, otherwise Google it … I’ll leave you with … Continue reading Huge Sky Beach Sunset Pano
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
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
One of my readers asked me about cultural differences in Thailand, from the perspective of a westerner staying in Thailand for an extended period. My reader who is I’m guessing a teenager, is going to be staying in Thailand for … Continue reading Cultural Differences And Traveller’s Tips – Thailand
Think of the first thing that comes into your head. Write about it. Publish it. Job Done Continue reading Don Charisma’s Writing Prompt
A fairly typical leafy avenue/street/road (what’s the difference ?) here in Thailand … Taken in Thailand (c) Don Charisma Continue reading Leafy Road
Scammers are one of my pet hates, the only defence I’ve found is through continual learning about myself and about how they do what they do. I love watching TV shows or movies about scammers, helps me to develop an … Continue reading Help – I’ve Been Robbed In The Ukraine!
So is he a McRonald ? … I decided not to run with the James Franco article. I reckon that guy has enough publicity right now. Writing … Continue reading “Camp” Ronald McDonald
At least I think it is, botanist I’m not ! The plant itself was quite large and actually looked more like a vine. So not sure, … Continue reading Orchid
My prestigious awardees list is quite extensive, as I’m sure many of you have noticed. Some people ask to be added to the list – I’m happy for pretty much anyone to join the list, if you want to be included … Continue reading Don Charisma – Awards List, Now’s Your Chance To Get Added
These flowers are on a tree. To shoot them I’m standing on tip-toe with the camera in my outstretched arms. There’s a running debate about whether … Continue reading Tree Flowers
This driveway is on my walk home from the town center. It’s another excuse for me to hone my panoramic skills. So 3 portrait photos merged … Continue reading Leafy Hotel Driveway
These are in the dentist’s secret garden. I couldn’t decide which one I like best, so I posted them both. Enjoy Taken in Thailand (c) Don … Continue reading Pretty Flowers
I’ve had a few computer issues over the course of the last week. First the cooling fan packed up on my computer. Got a new fan and fixed that. Then I started having some data loss issues on my hard drives. … Continue reading Removing the SPD.EXE virus from Windows 7
Hangovers and tiredness. Yup, that’s it folks. How to utterly fail at being an Alcoholic or an Insomniac … I don’t like being tired or hungover … If I don’t sleep I get to the point that I become exhausted and … Continue reading Why I Could Never Be An Insomniac Or An Alcoholic
Shaun Gibson is one of my favourite bloggers. I came to know him via his “I am part of the WordPress family” award. He helped me muchly in the earlier days of my blog in dealing with some of the challenges that … Continue reading Don Charisma Welcomes Back Shaun Gibson
A new blogger friend CeeLee brought this poem to my attention, thanks CeeLee. I’d say it mirrors a lot of the principles that guide me. Not exactly, but it’s pretty close. A very powerful poem for any day of the … Continue reading Desiderata – A Poem About Charisma
Something different, and a little contrasting from yesterday’s flowers and sunsets ! This I believe is a coachman’s cafĂ©, where the coach drivers get tea, coffee … Continue reading Coachman’s CafĂ© – Two For The Price Of One
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