Sucked In, Washed Up, Blown Over

Ever had one of those moments when life knocks you completely off balance? Today's episode tells the story of Sparky the parakeet, who suffered the unfortunate fate of being vacuumed up, washed under a faucet, and blow-dried—all in quick succession. Poor Sparky survived but "doesn't sing much anymore" and "just sort of sits there staring at the wall." Like Sparky, many of us have experienced times when we feel "sucked in, washed up, and blown over" by circumstances beyond our control. These m...