Biography

The photo on my office wall

I was working in one of those offices where everyone has photos of their family on their desk. Those without family have pictures of pets. My wall is...
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A hundred moments in autism - Buying a sofa

I needed a sofa, so went down the sofa store, pointed to the sofa I wanted and asked the assistant if I could have one. The salesman then went into...

A hundred moments in autism - Hiding my work away

I am working in a policy and public affairs role for a London based charity. I have done next week’s work, a detailed policy briefing needed for a...
Cherry

Il "Ponte Rotto"

More reminiscences.
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A hundred moments in autism - Running

I have run since my early teens, long before I had any idea that I was autistic. I find running calming, I enjoy using my leg muscles, the ability to...
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A hundred moments in autism - Training Day

Today is a training day, in person, at one of the university’s excellent training facilities. The training itself is fine, there is good coffee and...

A hundred moments in autism - Morning Surprise

I climbed into bed with Mrs Oblong this morning and she looked at me, with a shocked expression. “It’s me,” I said. “Your husband.” “I know who you...

Half Remembered

Half-remembered Waking Dreams Sleep, that enigmatic world of mysterious shadows that contains many and varied states of unconsciousness and a blurred...