We Rhinos have a whole bunch of assets, many of them focused on upbeat perceptions. This attitude helps Us learn and celebrate. A Natural gift, We guess. Fun-loving spirit.

Can’t have too much Good Cheer in the larder, We always say.

Today We discuss the difference between there and here, often defined by lines. These lines have a lot of names (Contiguous, Coterminous, & Conterminous) pointing out proximity of one area to another (Bordering, Adjacent, Neighboring). We probably missed another dozen terms, but oh well. The idea is that one thing gives way for another, at a specific point or series of points (a line).

These lines can separate one wad of land from another, or land from water, or one nation from another. (See the map.)

In one sense, these lines are meaningless, but as political-economic buffers they take on importance. Needless to say, to Rhinos they mean nothing much, but to our Readers, they have significance. We like to encourage a happy Readership, for sure.

When the wake-up call sounds, We are each yanked from behind Slumber’s Veil into some semblance of consciousness. Consciousness mixed with mud.

We lumber forth, and get back into Alertitude after a few clumsy steps. How alert We stay is another matter, to be addressed on another day.

Good morning, Sunshine.

Y’Know? Not a usual Rhino use of the day, but now and again…?

Today is not only National Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, but also International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. Rhinos are not sure if the appreciation in question is for the dogs’ partiality to these treats, or the relief their custodians feel at not having to bake the treats themselves. Pop open the box, and everybody’s happy.

We Rhinos have tried some of these cookies, but have not found them very tasty. Maybe if We had started in childhood, We would feel more for them. They come in various flavors, but We have yet to find the biscuit that hits the spot.

Well, We assume they were made for dogs, not Rhinos, so hail the Dog Biscuit in all its splendor.

Flight is an exciting way to go somewhere, like birds do. Still, there are many critters that can’t get airborne. Rhinos do not have wings, though Nature may rethink that policy in the future. Right now, what We have is the ability to float. The practical advantages of this skill are modest, but We suppose the uses will make themselves known soon or later.

The gate to this state of being revolves around sleep, but how it functions, We cannot say.

Rhinos do look forward to finding out, that’s for sure.

Some advice is welcome, mostly physical. Don’t eat that, don’t look for a fight, don’t gargle when you’re eating. Stuff like that.

But We do have some limits in the Suggestion Department. We took an office survey, and were unanimous in not wanting other folks’ tips on How to Feel. We mostly know exactly how We feel and why: right, wrong, or rightish.

Big difference there. We get testy. When a pal is in a snit, We leave things alone. Does everyone a favor.

Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim from his musical, FOLLIES (1971):

That woman is me (mirror, mirror)

That woman is me (mirror, mirror)

That woman is me (mirror, mirror)

Me! (mirror)

To our surprise there are islands where there are live dinosaurs roaming. In some cases they are unfriendly to visitors as well as to each other. We could hardly believe it, but Rhinos have seen them at the cinema.

It is a safe way to see dinosaurs and learn about their conduct. We do not recommend you go there, no thank you. If you go, get a one-way ticket.

Go see a movie yourself and you will be glad of this timely warning. Honest.

Although they can be sort of Electrifying, our Staff is happy to get those stupendous Vibrations from you Readers. Your concerns demand Inner Rhino attention, and We give it gladly. We get to work, and Zap, another great Stimulating Post! Zap & Pow!!

There is a wee issue: the Revelation Delivery System is unpredicatble. The Wish arrives whenever, meaning sometime. Then We address it. Other than this wrinkle in the communications, We are good to go. Rousing, right?

Keep sending out those Good Vibrations, and We’ll scoot forward together. And Thank You.