Rhinos are renowned for our upbeat attitude toward most Situations. Our disposition is a Natural Gift, a Noteworthy Bonanza. Rhinos are a Happy Species; We carry our own Fizz.
Part of our mindset is that We do not Borrow Trouble. Rhinos do not cherish Unhappiness or Doubts. We chug along, making the Best of Whatever Comes Our Way.
No system is foolproof, but ours seems to function well for Us. Most of the time.
Wild Strawberries grow all around the World. However, on July 3, 1806 Mr. Michael Keens, a British market gardener, introduced Strawberries he cultivated himself to the Horticultural Society of London. Today, almost all market Strawberries are related to his ‘Keens Seedling’ variety of the fruit.
Mr. Keens also discovered that Strawberries have male and female plants. Strawberries won’t grow if you don’t have both on hand. Who would have guessed?
So as We Rhinos gobble our Strawberry Shortcakes, We salute Mr. Keens’ endeavors; Credit where it is due.
Rhinos are impressed with how often Adventures commence on Mondays. There are other days, but if it’s a new set of Experiences, Monday is the most likely start time.
We admit, We are seldom sure what day it is, but if its suspect, Rhinos call it a Monday, and nobody argues with Us about it. Which proves something, or other.
We do want to point out that Adventures are not necessarily Bad Things. They just involve a lack of Control, which is the norm anyway.
Admittedly, Rhinos have a reputation for Opinions and Policies and Philosophies. This tendency just seems to come with the territory; our experiences translate themselves into Gems of Insight. Gems which need to be shared.
What We sometimes forget is that nobody else much cares what We say. Or what We assume We intend. If they learn anything, they learn it by seeing Us in action.
Perplexing how often the Words and the Performance do not align.
It’s Full Moon time again. We mention it, since We figure you wouldn’t want to pass up the Moon Dance Opportunity.
Shake that Rhythm Section.
Being equipped with a whole lot of Skin, Rhinos must protect ourselves from bugs and the sun. One effective method is the Mud Wallow, and another, where there is no water, is the Dust Bath.
Dust Bath technique is not complex. We roll around in some loose dirt, and it gives Us a coating of protection. Very Effective. Then We shake off any excess, in consideration of the next Rhino.
And all Natural, naturally. Try it, you might like it.
What possible perception would account for the Enormity of Nature’s Dynamic? What Critter could comprehend it, even to the smallest extent?
Well, it isn’t Us Rhinos. That’s for sure.
Today is the first day of Summer, Officially. Rhinos don’t know how that gets decided, but perhaps We don’t need to know.
Unofficially, We have noticed that the Fireflies are getting busy.
We are delighted to see them.
All Rhinos are Vegetarians. Nature provides the best Greens to keep Us Fit and Feisty. But if We ate up Everything, what would all the other Critters be munching? We share in the Wild. Diverse Critters, diverse Veg.
Rhinos have built-in Radar to scan a locale, and know where Rhino Foods are lurking. We just meander over and get acquainted. Warthogs get Warthog Food. Etc.
Trust Us; We’re grateful for those Veggies. Indeed We are.
In 1823 Mr. Charles Macintosh, a Scottish weaver & chemist, invented rubberized fabric. He is thus the creator of sensible rain gear. Today a Mackintosh (oddly respelled) is now synonymous with all raincoats.
Rhinos know that Scotland is not where Rain itself was invented, but they get quite enough of it there, that is for certain.
From a Rhino Point of View, a raincoat is overkill, given that Rhinos are Waterproof anyway. Still, it’s nice to be able to decide if you are wet or dry, yes?
Your Inner Rhino 