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Another Spectrum

Personal ramblings and rants of a somewhat twisted mind

About

This blog began as an experiment in words and civic humour. Over time it has become a place where I explore the quirks of Aotearoa’s politics, the oddities of daily life, and the challenges of communication when words don’t always come naturally. What you’ll find here is part satire, part reflection, and part rehearsal – an invitation to think alongside me.

What I write about now

I enjoy blending humour, civic insight, and personal anecdote. My writing often touches on:

Motif‑driven humour and civic satire
Coalition politics and consensus culture in Aotearoa
Experiments with narrative devices – floating sidebars, reflective bursts, whakataukī closings
Exploring communication differences and resilience in digital spaces
Collaborating with AI conversational tools as rehearsal partners

A note on communication

I’m autistic, and I live with alexithymia, aphantasia, prosopagnosia, dyschronometria, and anendophasia. These shape how I experience language, memory, and interaction. Rather than seeing them as barriers, I use them as motifs – ways to rethink how communication can be hospitable, resilient, and sometimes delightfully imperfect.

For me, writing is not just about producing polished text. It’s about experimenting, rehearsing, and finding clarity in conversation. That’s why I sometimes lean on tools such as Copilot: they don’t judge, they don’t tire, and they help me shape ideas into words I can share with others.

Where I began

When I first set up this blog back in 2014, I introduced it in simple terms. I wanted a space to share observations, test ideas, and occasionally poke fun at the quirks of everyday life. At the time, I didn’t yet have the language to describe my style as civic satire or motif‑driven humour – I just knew I enjoyed writing pieces that blended wit with reflection.

That early About page captured the spirit of starting out: curiosity, a touch of mischief, and a willingness to experiment. Looking back, it feels like a snapshot of a younger voice – one that was still finding its footing, but already reaching for the themes that continue to shape my writing today.

I’ve kept that origin here not only as a reminder of where I began, but also as a marker of continuity. The blog has grown, my voice has matured, and my understanding of myself has deepened, yet the impulse remains the same: to write, to reflect, and to invite others into the conversation.

Who am I?

A good question. I’m not entirely sure, which is one of the reasons for starting this blog. I have always been considered by people who don’t know me well (and some who do know me well) as being “a bit different”, “odd” or “quirky” and socially naive. I’ve always has problems relating to others, but it was only when I reached the age of sixty that I learnt of the probable reason. It was then that I was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum.

As my only understanding of autism at that time was from Dustin Hoffman’s character in the movie Rainman, I was appalled by the diagnosis, but as I have learnt more about what being on the spectrum really means, it feels like I am finally putting together the pieces of the jigsaw that make me who I am. Today, I am comfortable enough to acknowledge that I am an aspie.

While I’m intending to remain relatively anonymous, I’m not bothered too much that some who may happen to stumble across the blog may recognise me. Those that are important to me already know me better that I do, so are unlikely to be surprised by anything I post here. For anyone else that may make the connection between the person who inhabits this blog and my public persona: if it bothers you, tough bikkies.

So Who am I? I’m a Pakeha male born in the late 1940’s. I attended three primary schools and two secondary schools as my father’s job necessitated moving to a new area with each promotion. I worked for the same multinational for over thirty years in a customer support role until health issues forced an early retirement at the age of fifty. No doubt I will reveal more about myself in my blog posts.

Invitation

This space is not just mine – it’s ours. If something here sparks a thought, a laugh, or even a challenge, I welcome you to kōrero. The comment section is open.

Header images on this blog reflect “my place.” Most are drone shots taken above our home, showing Feilding and the surrounding ranges. From time to time, seasonal or milestone images — or even a flower from our garden — may appear. This mix keeps the header familiar yet fresh, a reminder that while the view is constant, the details are always changing.