Posts by kcarlson

Most of us have probably heard the expression, “A case of life imitating art.”  Well, last month at GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford, art imitated life.  Our Art Explosion class is led by Wendy Palumino, who is a very creative person.  With World Down Syndrome Day approaching, she was inspired to help our participants create something that…

Internships are a bit of an “unknown quantity” – you never know exactly what you are going to get.  When I started my internship with GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford four months ago, I suspected that I would really enjoy it.  What I didn’t know is that I would end up falling in love with the participants,…

“Hey… what’s that heart on your hand?” I was in my own world, waiting my turn in a Sunday afternoon line at Woodman’s, contemplating my evening dinner menu.  Roasted pork loin and acorn squash had just won out in my head as I registered the inquisitive little voice asking the question.  I turned my attention…