Rhinos are seldom bored and that’s a fact. There are too many items to contemplate in the average day, too many matters to attend to, too many plants (meals) to inspect and scents to appraise.
But every once in a while, a Rhino may encounter Boredom, a disinterest in attending to business.
Interestingly, Boredom depends upon the cooperation of the Bored.
New Hampshire was the 9th State, admitted June 21, 1788. There is nothing to prove that Snowfall was invented in New Hampshire, but there isn’t much to prove it wasn’t.
New Hampshire gets plenty of Winter, but make no mistake: for the native Critters, it can be demanding in the Wild.
Rhinos seldom live in New Hampshire year round. We visit, We enjoy the beauty of the territory. Still, We are not good at winter sports. When you weigh in over a ton, slipping is only funny in theory.
West Virginia was established by Congress as the 35th State today in 1863, separating from Virginia at that time.
West Virginia seems a bit confused about whether it is the Northernmost Southern State, or the Southernmost Northern State. It is too tricky a discussion for Rhinos to voice, or even have, an opinion.
One thing We can tell you is, the Rhododendron is West Virginia’s state flower. Rhino Alert: Rhododendrons are not good for you, so look but don’t nibble. Really.
Much of the time, We Rhinos assume We are holding it together. We play our assigned part, happily. We are orderly and thus, somewhat predictable.
However, in the face of Artistic Fervor, We expand and join the Muse in unpredictable magic. We become one with the greater Quintessence. We disintegrate as soloists and become one with the Whole Choir.
Pretty pleasant, when it happens.
The Blue Bird of Happiness is a symbol of joy, more than an actual critter with feathers. A Literary Conceit.
Rhinos don’t say these birds don’t exist, and never did… just that they do not appear in books of Ornithology.
Today, National Herb and Spice Day, is particularly exciting for Us Rhinos. We enjoy mixing plant matter to create unique Flavor Profiles.
All We do is get a mouthful of grass or whatever, then add a bit of an herb or other exciting plant, and Voila!, soup’s on.
Nature’s pantry; Gotta love it!
Exactly how We Rhinos formulate Decisions, We cannot say. By far, the majority seem to spring out of the blue, urging Us forward to activate that Decision, whatever it may be.
It might be tempting, perhaps, to think that Decisions are the result of an insightful, informed cerebral process.
Frankly, We Rhinos are not the living proof of that. Nor are many other critters, as far as We can tell.
Rhinos have a reputation for Toughness. And Bigness. We are that, and a good deal more.
Experience has taught Us one major thing, namely, Fighting the Facts is mostly futile.
Believe it, unless you want to try it yourself. Remember, you heard it here first. “Your Inner Rhino”, Home Truths Department.
Rhinos are all good at Ambling and Roving, one place to another, at whatever pace suggests itself. Our primary pursuit is food, so that dictates many decisions about routing.
Consequently, Rhinos are always in the process of Arriving and Departing. We can’t proceed without doing both at once. Where We arrive may not be our ultimate Destination, but We still must do all the steps in between. Inescapable.
Whether We are paying a lot of attention or not.
Your Inner Rhino 