tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post6305860151730388522..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: Exploring CharismaHart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-86436782213025345502011-02-11T23:45:06.513-05:002011-02-11T23:45:06.513-05:00crap. And here I missed all the love being up to m...crap. And here I missed all the love being up to my ears in revisions and family coming and sick kids and sick self...<br /><br />I feel my charisma flagging. :p But dahling, you? ALWAYS charismatic~ and delightfully nekkid. xoxo (((hugs))) And happy belated birthday to dear Alyse~LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-78635913284635371282011-02-09T19:26:08.716-05:002011-02-09T19:26:08.716-05:00Great post Hart - and I think you're right abo...Great post Hart - and I think you're right about the best way to present a charismatic character to the reader - show how others react to them.<br /><br />Your grandmother sounds like she was a very special lady.Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-68559473214692501532011-02-08T23:31:32.716-05:002011-02-08T23:31:32.716-05:00I love this post, the description of your grandmot...I love this post, the description of your grandmother. I totally can't stand the breeding pedigree thing, ugh! I felt it at the last Navy function, I so wanted to dance on the table or do some shocking act, didn't, but wanted to. Stuffy...ick! I think it has something to do with being comfortable in your own skin, not so worried about what others think. One also has to be respectful, no table dancing, lol! Unless everyone is... YOU Hart have IT!Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-82203401828596015572011-02-08T23:04:19.872-05:002011-02-08T23:04:19.872-05:00Ciara-so funny how our kids are so different, isn&...Ciara-so funny how our kids are so different, isn't it? Mine both have charisma, I think, but in different forms. Daughter inspires jealousy and meanness from time to time, where son seems to cruise easy, even when he isn't always nice (which worries me, but I hope we have in hand)<br /><br />CaH--very definitely!<br /><br />MP--did you do the Monty Python initials on purpose? Because if so, well done... and yeah... there is a part of me who would just like to inspire straight jealousy... but for cleverness, I think...<br /><br />Julie, oh she was! And I think that not trying is a key to it. We can tell when people are trying and it is annoying (at least to people like me who frown on ambition for ambition's sake)<br /><br />Mary--glad you're thinking about your grandparents. All mine were wonderful, but this one was extra special.<br /><br />Lee-SMELL!? ACK... that is all that wacky pherimone stuff! I'm not sure I can jump on board!<br /><br />Simon-Happy birthday, Thumper! *snort* I think attitude DOES help, but it needs to be a sort of... who needs them, I'm my own person thing... And I suggest you give up panties. They are ALWAYS bunching...<br /><br />Jenny-if you knew my grandma! Though I've actually met a fair few charismatic geriatrics... If you hit the 90+ group, you will find a bunch. They are the ones who live longer! As for breeding in America--have you ever met a Daughter of the American Revolution? *rolls eyes* Oh yeah... it's here... the old money crowd, too... Ivy League Legacies *cough*Bush*cough*--you find money dating pre-1900 and you find people who THINK they are bred.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-65794670936741157992011-02-08T21:53:31.699-05:002011-02-08T21:53:31.699-05:00Charisma isn't usually a trait associated with...Charisma isn't usually a trait associated with grandparents, at least not in my experience. I bet your grandmother would be so...tickled by this, Hart. Her apple cheeks would blush.<br /><br />I don't care much for breeding either. Do we eveb have that in America?Jenny Milchmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410805792044518458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-84706158786516618022011-02-08T20:37:37.281-05:002011-02-08T20:37:37.281-05:00A little attitude goes a long way when it comes to...A little attitude goes a long way when it comes to charisma too, ne?<br /><br />That's what I'm hoping, anyway. 'Course, it could just be my Napoleon complex talking, there. *shrugs*<br /><br />Oh, and I was born in the year of the Rabbit. Apropos of one of your posts last week. Not sure what that means, but since it's technically my year, I should get on that writing thing so I can sub to agents this year while my stars are all aligned or my chakra's doing good stuff and my panties aren't in a wad. Or something.<br /><br />Yes.<br /><br />*nods*<br /><br />P.S. Also, what Missed Periods said. *nods again*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-75838309063120683292011-02-08T18:53:53.140-05:002011-02-08T18:53:53.140-05:00You've stated several factors that have a bear...You've stated several factors that have a bearing upon charisma. Sometimes it just seems hard to explain why some people seem to have such charisma, but I guess they just have something others what a part of in hopes some of it might rub off on them.<br />Oh, here's one--how about how they smell.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/2011/01/very-special-and-exciting-announcement.html" rel="nofollow"> the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-1758051080981199932011-02-08T18:09:03.183-05:002011-02-08T18:09:03.183-05:00That factor is really hard to define, isn't it...That factor is really hard to define, isn't it?<br /><br />Happy birthday to your grandma. Grandparents are great. Now you have me thinking of mine. Great post :)M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-927185218110455732011-02-08T16:26:15.014-05:002011-02-08T16:26:15.014-05:00Your grandma sounds like she was a special lady. ...Your grandma sounds like she was a special lady. I do know a couple of people with charisma (not me, by a long shot). They do fill the room when they enter, and they don't even try. Plus, these people make the person they're speaking with feel like they're the most important person in the world. What a great skill. <br /><br />The photo of Loren...gorgeous. Photo of the Prince...appropriate!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-65201317734172132512011-02-08T16:19:59.221-05:002011-02-08T16:19:59.221-05:00Is it wrong that I want to inspire admiration, lus...Is it wrong that I want to inspire admiration, lust and envy in others?Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-15526122952763175252011-02-08T15:22:36.776-05:002011-02-08T15:22:36.776-05:00It's hard to say exactly what charisma is, but...It's hard to say exactly what charisma is, but it's definitely more than just physical attraction >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cold As Heaven</a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-84998641257548209412011-02-08T14:41:43.418-05:002011-02-08T14:41:43.418-05:00This fascinates me because I have three sons, all ...This fascinates me because I have three sons, all with different charisma or lack-there-of. My eldest was born craving attention and I'm afraid to say he still longs for popularity and stardom. My middle will "tell" some one they like him and if they don't that is their problem (He is the one on the autistic spectrum. His way is the only way to live.) My youngest has this charisma thing. An unidentifiable trait that make people flock to him. My best friend has told me this for years. If we are ever late for preschool the entire class starts yelling when he comes in. They all want to sit with him at lunch, and his teacher pulled me aside to say "I shouldn't have favorites, but your son is the sweetest most precious child." ( I beg to differ, but that's another story. :) So, yes, my little monster seems to have this trait. Who knew I'd produce one. LOLCiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-54392315466156890602011-02-08T14:14:44.018-05:002011-02-08T14:14:44.018-05:00Holly-totally agree with that listening bit--and A...Holly-totally agree with that listening bit--and ASKING, like they think you are the most interesting person in the world!<br /><br />Alex-back atcha!<br /><br />Talli-no, he doesn't. Diana did. She oozed it. I think that is why the world fell in love, even though she was just passably pretty and shy.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-30640398872204332972011-02-08T14:00:53.137-05:002011-02-08T14:00:53.137-05:00Big UGH on Charles. He doesn't have charisma, ...Big UGH on Charles. He doesn't have charisma, for sure!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-8314169738681192642011-02-08T13:24:22.868-05:002011-02-08T13:24:22.868-05:00Charisma - you got it!Charisma - you got it!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-13526887281719952782011-02-08T13:16:37.052-05:002011-02-08T13:16:37.052-05:00I agree with the reflection. I was going to say it...I agree with the reflection. I was going to say it’s that they are genuine and you can see them listening to what you are saying.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-51419451277678069252011-02-08T12:46:16.522-05:002011-02-08T12:46:16.522-05:00Jessica-You got IT, baby!
Jenny-she really was fa...Jessica-You got IT, baby!<br /><br />Jenny-she really was fabulous! Thank you!<br /><br />Hannah- energy is a good way to put it. I have a couple, too, that I think sort of have it.<br /><br />Diane-that passion and pulling people into their dreams is a good one--definitely a side of it for people in the public arena who have it.<br /><br />Tara-it's so hard to tell, isn't it? What have your readers said?<br /><br />Abe *snicker* I think you've definitely got some of it, but suspect you got a bigger dose of that Class Clown thing...<br /><br />Bur-THANK YOU!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-67587715068714764042011-02-08T12:27:45.555-05:002011-02-08T12:27:45.555-05:00*hugs* thinking of you and your amazing Grandma!!!...*hugs* thinking of you and your amazing Grandma!!!<br /><br />xoxo<br />bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-60504241670786819092011-02-08T11:51:32.725-05:002011-02-08T11:51:32.725-05:00You are so right on. I used to think I had charis...You are so right on. I used to think I had charisma, but then my mom came downstairs and yelled at me for leaving the milk out. I was 25. It was a difficult realization.Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-14310735491619254862011-02-08T11:12:53.485-05:002011-02-08T11:12:53.485-05:00I love this! I tried to show this with my MC - the...I love this! I tried to show this with my MC - they way she is introverted, yet others really see something in her that she doesn't. Not sure it came across, but it wasn't overly important to this story. It will be in the next book, however. Great post.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008153523366719973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-52383062923507766072011-02-08T10:26:54.743-05:002011-02-08T10:26:54.743-05:00Charisma is possessing passion and pursuing your d...Charisma is possessing passion and pursuing your dream - inspiring others along the way.<br />And it's just a fun word to say!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-17086904518591808462011-02-08T08:15:10.480-05:002011-02-08T08:15:10.480-05:00You are so sweet. I love this post. I created a ch...You are so sweet. I love this post. I created a character once that someone just loved and I had no idea why, he was very ordinary. Maybe he had a little charisma? I do think that everyone gives off an energy of sorts. Some positive. Some negative. It can go both ways. Great post!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-34600478801997986542011-02-08T07:44:40.095-05:002011-02-08T07:44:40.095-05:00Awww your lovely grandma! What a personality!! Wha...Awww your lovely grandma! What a personality!! What a great tribute to her!!!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-24647854253070873562011-02-08T07:35:26.732-05:002011-02-08T07:35:26.732-05:00Love this post. Charisma really is part of the ...Love this post. Charisma really is part of the 'it' factor people talk about. SOme people have it, some people don't! :o)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-25250860535549138652011-02-08T06:48:49.660-05:002011-02-08T06:48:49.660-05:00Misha-there are people like that, I think, and I&#...Misha-there are people like that, I think, and I'm not sure what that is...<br /><br />Samantha-Welcome! Yeah... that pic of Charles sort of personifies my feelings on breeding... I will drop over to see you in a bit!<br /><br />Ted-so your wife pulls it off both live and online? How interesting, but OF COURSE you deserve her!<br /><br />Elizabeth-mystery, eh? I never would have thought of that. I think some have that and others, not really. The people I've known well aren't mysterious but I think you're right--some are.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.com