Someone Like Me edited by Clem Bastow and Jo Case

I found Someone Like Me illuminating and enjoyable (the latter in the sense of the interesting perspectives and overall quality of writing across this collection) - a kaleidoscope of experiences of autism written by women and gender-diverse people. Most came to a realisation - and diagnosis - later in life, reflecting how understanding has advanced in recent years, and reading these pieces repeatedly made me think about what it is to be a 'self', or 'typical', and how the concept of neurodiversity compares with other, older paradigms for understanding identity, behaviour and difference.

"The Playground Project" (Incinerator Gallery)

The history of playgrounds. A topic I've found a bit interesting in the past - even before becoming a parent - especially interventions by artists.

(w/ R, J, H)

Sarah Jarosz - Polaroid Lovers

Nice but too sleekly polished. A handful of more memorable songs.