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Opinion, Writing10 Comments

Are You Stupid ? “You Should Know This”

October 16, 2015 Don Charisma

Thanks to Mike, for this little pearl. He’s said better than I, and much more concisely! Continue reading Are You Stupid ? “You Should Know This”

Opinion, Writing21 Comments

Should Communities Be Run By Corporations ?

October 15, 2015 Don Charisma

Are corporations the best structures to be running communities ? Or does that just lead to the corporation promoting their own agendas, like “profit for them first, freedom for community members afterwards” ? Continue reading Should Communities Be Run By Corporations ?

Opinion, Writing16 Comments

One Sided Conversations …

October 10, 2015 Don Charisma

Ever had one of those conversations where the other person isn’t interested, isn’t present or wilfully continues to ignore what you say in favour of their own opinions and agenda ?

Utterly selfish, a bit narcissistic … or do we all do it sometimes ? Continue reading One Sided Conversations …

DC2, Photography, Play, Travel5 Comments

Slipway Ocean Sunset Panorama

February 25, 2015July 6, 2014 Don Charisma

Late evening sunset, I really lovely yellows and blues and the dark tones … the light on the water is a squid fishing boat … taken … Continue reading Slipway Ocean Sunset Panorama

Blogging, Photography, Play, Writing56 Comments

Busy Days ~ Forgetful Friends

January 7, 2015January 9, 2015 Don Charisma

Good friends all know that I’m impossibly forgetful over important dates and keeping in touch. What seems to happen is that I get focused on what I’m doing, and time just evaporates. I’d say it’s a male thing, but I’m … Continue reading Busy Days ~ Forgetful Friends

Opinion, Play, Writing77 Comments

Healthy Boundaries Online – Don Charisma’s Opinion

January 4, 2015 Don Charisma

Something that’s become very apparent to me in running this blog is the need for healthy inter-personal boundaries with others whilst online. I don’t always get it right myself, I am human after all. I do often see others making … Continue reading Healthy Boundaries Online – Don Charisma’s Opinion

Play, Teach, Writing80 Comments

A Present: Presence In Life’s Moments, Conversations And Relationships

December 23, 2014December 24, 2014 Don Charisma

Belinda and I here present our slightly different takes on that oh so simple, but oh so complex topic – presence. What it is and what it means to us. In life’s moments, in life’s conversations and of course in … Continue reading A Present: Presence In Life’s Moments, Conversations And Relationships

Opinion, Play, Writing75 Comments

Dear Jimmy – Don Charisma’s Opinion

December 14, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Opinion, Play, Writing52 Comments

Hugs Or A Mercedes ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion

December 10, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Opinion, Play, Writing33 Comments

“The Truth” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

November 26, 2014 Don Charisma

Or perhaps this could have been titled – “What Is An Opinion? Part 2″ by George and Don Charisma. Sometimes I feel what’s said in the comments is worthy of being on the front page. George challenged me to write … Continue reading “The Truth” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

Opinion, Play, Writing64 Comments

What Is An Opinion? – Don Charisma’s Opinion

November 24, 2014 Don Charisma

A reminder about posting comments as advice to me in the first person – don’t do it … why ? well I’ll either vigorously roll around on the floor laughing at you or feel something akin to pity towards you … Continue reading What Is An Opinion? – Don Charisma’s Opinion

Opinion, Play, Writing94 Comments

Euthanasia – Don Charisma’s Opinion

November 23, 2014 Don Charisma

When I first heard this word, being young, dumb and well, erm, ignorant, I though they were talking about “the youth in Asia” … it sounds quite similar, but I came to learn it couldn’t be a more different topic … Continue reading Euthanasia – Don Charisma’s Opinion

Opinion, Play, Writing89 Comments

Why Is Making New Friends So Difficult ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion

November 22, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Play, Spiritual, Writing121 Comments

My Friend Has A Malignant Melanoma

May 23, 2014 Don Charisma

There’s a few friends and mentors behind the Don Charisma blog, that I don’t mention too much. These guys and gals aren’t looking for validation through being thanked publicly, it’s thanks enough that they see me doing well. One of … Continue reading My Friend Has A Malignant Melanoma

Blogging, Design, Play165 Comments

The Most Influential Blogger Award

May 21, 2014May 22, 2014 Don Charisma

Blogger friends send me awards all the time – it’s now been around six weeks since I’ve given any back out. So this is well overdue ! I work through the awards in the order that I receive them. So if … Continue reading The Most Influential Blogger Award

Blogging, Play, Spiritual12 Comments

Vijay Shah Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page

May 17, 2014 Don Charisma

I’m choosy about who goes on my friends page, and as yet haven’t made a bad judgement call. These people are all lovely charismatic bloggers, each has shown some extra special merit for my calling them friends. All are a credit to the … Continue reading Vijay Shah Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page

Blogging, Play, Spiritual41 Comments

Mark Bialczak Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page

May 7, 2014 Don Charisma

I’m choosy about who goes on my friends page, and as yet haven’t made a bad judgement call. These people are all lovely charismatic bloggers, each has shown some extra special merit for my calling them friends. All are a credit to the … Continue reading Mark Bialczak Added To Don Charisma’s Friends Page

Opinion, Play, Spiritual, Writing90 Comments

“Poor Little Victim” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

May 1, 2014 Don Charisma

I’m not talking about genuine victims, people who’ve been hurt or abused by cruel people. Or people who’ve had an accident, in a car for instance or in ill in hospital. There’s a validity in that, these people genuinely suffered. … Continue reading “Poor Little Victim” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

Opinion, Play, Writing94 Comments

“Mosquito Ninja” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

April 29, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Opinion, Play, Writing133 Comments

“The Slut Paradox” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

April 28, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Opinion, Play, Writing82 Comments

“Can I Say Whatever I Want On Your Blog ?” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

April 28, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Opinion, Play, Writing77 Comments

“Sunday Rest Day” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

April 27, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Opinion, Play, Writing74 Comments

“Critics” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

April 26, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Opinion, Play, Writing71 Comments

“Missing Loved Ones” – Don Charisma’s Opinion

April 25, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Blogging, Design, Play66 Comments
Don Charisma Inner Peace Award

The Inner Peace Award

April 11, 2014May 2, 2014 Don Charisma

Thanks to Maryam Jamil, from entertainmentstarters … and Foxy-O from foxyolive for this award. There’s a new Don Charisma badge for the award or you can choose the existing dove badge … I think of Yoda when I think inner peace, so he’s featured … Continue reading The Inner Peace Award

Blogging, Play119 Comments

The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award :)

April 10, 2014April 30, 2014 Don Charisma

Thanks to Belinda from idiotwriting blog for my lovely “Butterfly Light Award”. I would like to say (again) publicly you are one of my favourite bloggers and people on WordPress. Belinda has asked me to release the award into general … Continue reading The Butterfly Light Award … Disco Flutterby Award 🙂

Blogging, Play, Spiritual, Writing41 Comments

Don Charisma Reading Keith Johnstone

April 8, 2014 Don Charisma

I’ve had this book for maybe 4 or 5 years, and only managed to read the first chapter in that time. I bought it because I wanted to read it, but I’m a slow reader, and always seems to be … Continue reading Don Charisma Reading Keith Johnstone

Blogging, Play84 Comments

Don Charisma – Awards List, Now’s Your Chance To Get Added

April 5, 2014 Don Charisma

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

Blogging, Design, Play101 Comments

The Angel Award – Thanks Angie :)

April 5, 2014 Don Charisma

Thanks to Angie of ‘Kentucky Angel’s Train Wrecks’ for my Angel Award … And apologies for not getting the badge I promised to you earlier, life is, well, busy for me at the moment … Angie has been a long … Continue reading The Angel Award – Thanks Angie 🙂

Design, Photography, Play, Travel23 Comments

Tree Hand Holding Couple

March 20, 2014 Don Charisma

Remember the coachman’s cafe ? Well there’s a garden centre that sells the most beautiful flowers, right next door. This is their tree. Funny how life … Continue reading Tree Hand Holding Couple

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