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The complete April 23 “Over the Years” series from Ruffled Feathers Parrot Sanctuary. All seven episodes stitched back-to-back. About seven minutes. We spent a week telling stories from a single date in history and using each one to tell you something true about this sanctuary. Day 1: The Date That Refuses to Sit Quietly Day

Day 6 of our seven-part April 23 series. April 23, 1985. Coca-Cola announces a new formula after 99 years. Seventy-nine days later they quietly bring the original back. The country had spoken. New Coke became the textbook business school case study. Most people read it as a “never change anything” story. It is not. The

Day 5 of our seven-part April 23 series. April 23, 1961. Carnegie Hall. Judy Garland walks onto the stage after Hollywood had written her off and Hollywood had counted her out. She delivers what is still called the greatest night in show business history. We tell this one today for every bird in this sanctuary.

Day 4 of our seven-part April 23 series. April 23, 1954. Milwaukee County Stadium. A 20-year-old Hank Aaron hits his first major league home run. He went on to hit 754 more. Every legend starts with a first swing. Today we are telling that story alongside a hero you have probably never heard of. A

Day 5 of our seven-part April 23 series. April 23, 1961. Carnegie Hall. Judy Garland walks onto the stage after Hollywood had written her off and Hollywood had counted her out. She delivers what is still called the greatest night in show business history. We tell this one today for every bird in this sanctuary.

Day 3 of our seven-part April 23 series. April 23, 1014. Brian Boru wins the Battle of Clontarf and ends Viking rule in Ireland. The same afternoon, retreating Vikings stumble into his tent and kill him before sundown. Greatest military victory in Irish history. Same day as the king’s death. We tell this story today

Day 2 of our seven-part April 23 series. William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. He also died on April 23, 1616. The exact same date, fifty-two years apart. UNESCO eventually declared April 23 World Book Day in his honor. At Ruffled Feathers Parrot Sanctuary, every bird is a story. Every rescue is a

From the ashes of 9/11 to a sanctuary filled with hope, this 12-day journey shares how trauma became purpose. It’s the story of a first responder who found healing through service, wildlife rescue, and a flock that changed everything. This is the path from Ground Zero to Sanctuary. 🦜💙