a la Dubuffet

Today We Rhinos celebrate the unconventional work of M. Jean Dubuffet. A singular vision, and an idiosyncratic approach to materials and traditions.

When We Rhinos get pregnant, We find that some usual foods lose their appeal. We branch out, trying other plants to see if they land better, inside Us.

Every Rmother-to-be knows about it, so there is not much alarm over the alteration in diet. We Rhinos roll with the punches.

Matters of taste

It’s surprising when We Rhinos are informed that We are not to everyone’s taste. There are those who have reservations about how astounding We are, oddly enough. Understandably, it is difficult for Us to adjust ourselves to please strangers.

This blog is designed to inform our Readers, especially those who are confused about what Rhinos have to offer. It is a lot to absorb, but hey! We’re trying.

A few years of reading this stuff will surely recalibrate perception. We assume that should do the trick. We do hope so.

On any passing breeze

Just so you remain aware, there are little globules of scent, gusting or wafting by all the time. They play in concert with one another, enhancing perception this way and that. Rhinos communicate primarily through scent, and also sound.

Many potential thrills available each time We inhale. Which Rhinos do, all the time. We not only sniff them, but taste them with our gums.

Scent globules are invisible, but our Staff did not know how to illustrate that. In our pictures, We put dotsies instead.

Improvements

Opinions are inexpensive and popular, the idea that Change is free for the asking. We see fault wherever We look, meaning X is not what We imagined or expected.

It sometimes feels as though other critters should read our minds and shape up.

It’s easy to find fault elsewhere. What is more difficult is changing Ourselves in meaningful ways. Well, for Rhinos facing criticism, We mostly pay no attention at all, just like everyone else.

Jolly Times

These lyrics are from ’The Codfish Ball’ by Lew Pollack and Sidney Mitchell, written for the 1936 20th Century-Fox film, “Captain January”.  It starred Shirley Temple, supported by Buddy Ebsen. To see a nifty film clip, look it up on YouTube or on Google.

Further lyrics go:

Lobsters dancing in a row, Shuffle off to Buffalo, Jelly fish sway to and fro, at the Codfish Ball, etc.

How can a Rhino resist??!?

Keeping current

In general We Rhinos keep ourselves assembled and in good health. But every now and again, We find ourselves at a loss in Understanding. Is this because of the times or poor nutrition?

Perhaps, but We can’t rule out losing our marbles. Sometimes We shake our heads, and nothing rattles around inside. So, are the marbles 1) lost or 2) just misplaced at the moment?

Critters in the Wild lose their marbles daily. There’s a lot of Challenges here, trust Us.

Same but Different

Today We thought it was time to point out the Obvious, namely that the Word “Rhinoceros” and the Rhino in question are not the same thing. The one is a label or ID fabrication, while the RhinoSelf is prey to the mystery of any living critter, marvelous and unpredictable.

It’s a realization all right. At least, We think so.

Woes of the Wild

In the Wild, there are many things to learn about, and some of those lessons are not pleasant. Moms warn their Tots, but that does not control much, now or ever.

Fortunately, those same Moms are the ones who kiss the Tot, dry the eyes, and offer suggestions about not making the same mistake twice.

Some of their Tots actually listen. Sooner or later.

Confetti Time

Today We celibrate Louisiana, which joined the US States in 1812, the 18th State. There is so much partying going on in Louisiana that it makes a Rhino’s head spin.

Louisiana has a varied population, from all sorts of countries all over the place. But there they are, trying to make themselves their very best.

Parties are Very Rhino, as you know. But keep an eye on the Gators; they’re quick.