December 2008

In January 2, 1912, Viola Hudson — a Chicago native in Reno for a divorce — made the New York Times headlines for dancing the “bird trot” and “turkey trot” with an unrelated man.

It seems extreme to make a scandalous New York Times appearance for dancing. On the other hand, if the dancing was as racy as the cha-cha in this video, maybe it’s not so shocking Ms. Hudson made the news.

Happy Holidays!!!

Quote: Second chances

by Marie Fahnert

Sprout

“While you can’t leave it behind, you can look at the events of your past from a new point of view. Turn them around. See all the angles. Consider it your second chance. Second chances do come your way. Like trains, they arrive and depart regularly. Recognizing the ones that matter is the trick.”

—Jill A. Davis (via On Her Way)