Abandoning the inexorable path
Escaping from a perfect habitat into an imperfect world, an inhospitable environment seems like a really bad idea. And yet, there might be really good reasons to make that break.
Marla's life isn't a bad one, but not what she wants, either. Or is it?
Even a smart woman might learn something from a wayward parrot; or maybe the parrot's reasons don't work for her.
Not that it matters much, as happiness isn't guaranteed either way.
