Rhinos have lots of Imagination, so you might think that with a certified, genuine Magic Lamp, We could come up with some remarkable wishes.
But We have to say, mostly even when Rhinos get what We asked for, the thrill of satisfaction is often missing. The thing is what We wanted, but it does not scratch the itch We felt it would.
Funny about that.
Rhinos progress from one minute to the next, Shifting in multiple ways from one level of consciousness to another. For each step, there are Developments, some exhilarating, some demoralizing, but all part of a minute-to-minute tapestry which is Us.
This question is all about the Inner Rhino. On the outside, We may look the same. But inside, We are awash with ever-enhanced Awarenesses.
Some other Critters might find this all disorienting, but not We. For Us, being only semi-Cohesive, this is Normalcy.
Rhinos all enjoy Musical Chairs, but Rhinos are Big and the shoving and scrambling and general hubbub often lead to injury, as opposed to Victory. Changes the tone of a birthday party.
In the Wild, We are aware of the spread of populations. We suppose they must go somewhere, and it is becoming more usual that We Rhinos are resident in those somewheres. We try to make room, but…?
Musical Chairs is a game designed to instruct Us all about Diminishing Resources.
Rhinos are always open to Good Suggestions, but when it comes to Rules, We are less responsive. Who is in a position to know more than We do? (Other than our Moms.)
No, almost every Rule Rhinos need to know comes from Nature. We are hard-wired by Nature and follow Nature’s dictates. School is always in session.
And that works out hunky-dory.
Rhinos are always grateful for Nature’s attentions in creating our species. But We can’t help wondering if there aren’t a few improvements lurking around the corner.
Armadillos make good and encouraging teachers . Rhinos often wonder if rolling into a ball would enhance our experience in the Wild. Unfortunately, to date none of Us has managed it.
Neither Effort nor Practice has been enough. Perhaps Rhinos are meant to appreciate what We have.
On May 2, 1335 Otto, Duke of Austria, ascended the throne of Carinthia, becoming Duke of Carinthia, as you might expect.
What strikes Us Rhinos as interesting is that History recalls him as ‘Otto the Merry’. We can only suppose his court was a frolicsome place, at least by medieval standards (which were flexible.)
IF Rhinos had names like our Readers, We would investigate this idea. Thus one’s name would not simply be Jerry; it could be ‘Jerry the Misguided’, or ‘Jerry the Impatient’, or ‘Jerry the Lopsided’. This may be an idea whose time has come.
Today has been National Mother Goose Day. Mother Goose is held responsible for a large collection of folk tales and bits of poetry, created to entertain the young.
The popular version is that Mother Goose is herself a fictitious character, but Rhinos feel pretty certain that she is too substantial to be counted as fiction. We are always on the lookout to make her acquaintance. Gives Us something to do.
Also, today is May Day, celebrated by making floral offerings to those We cherish. What could be nicer?
Louisiana, which became a State in 1812, was originally a segment of the Louisiana Purchase. Prior to that, it was “owned” by France, whose king was Louis XIV. Thus, Louisiana.
Louisiana has a rich and varied cultural history, too bizarre and complex for ‘Your Inner Rhino’ to explicate here. (Or anywhere else.)
One big thing to recall about Louisiana is that it is a Major Party State, earning it lots of points with Us Rhinos. Rhinos like confetti.
Your Inner Rhino 