The way they reflect light, inspire movement and bring people together. I’m sitting under the reflection of the infamous disco ball in the Pine Shed. It’s famous within my circle of friends and within Diversability Inc. It illuminated our first and only DSCCO Ball fundraiser where we danced the night away in disco-attire and showcased individuals in our community who were born with Down syndrome. It highlighted our first days of Diversability Inc., serving as our office space where we conducted interviews and board meetings and new hire orientations. It holds memories of motorcycles being auctioned off in support of Diversability Inc. programs. Underneath it, we shared Amelie in public for the first time at Oskar’s birthday party - she was just a week old and Oskar got to hold her. One of my favorite memories.
There is another disco ball in the center of the living space at my daughter’s house. When my good friend and I were seeking housing for our kids and thought this house would be great, she asked for the disco ball to remain in place when she and her family purchased the house. A couple of times someone has asked if we should take it down and I am adamant that it remain. If for nothing else, than to bring light and whimsy to the space. But also because it is just awesome.
Everyone should have disco ball memories. If you don’t, there are two places in town where you can make them - get to it!
11/12/26