Category Archives: Plain and simple
Who Knew?
Today, in 1499, Sr. Vicente Yanez Pinzon, a Spanish adventurer, discovered Brazil. A few days later he landed at the red X. He also sailed a bit up the Amazon. A busy fellow.
However, due to prior treaties, he could not claim the land for Spain, so Portugal got it. Probably frustrating, but that was just too bad for everybody, except Portugal.
Rhinos wonder if the discovery of a strange Ship offshore was interpreted as a ‘Discovery’ by the Brazilians. It seems unlikely to Us that Discoveries should work only one way.
Wandering Wits
Rhinos often find that the missing ingredient in a project is Focus. We get so wrapped up in the steps and preparation that We lose sight of what it is We hoped for in the first place.
The secret of the Secret Ingredient is Us, paying attention.
Shazam.
but not forgotten
Rhinos and other friends go away. How far away is variable. How long they stay away is up to them and their circumstances.
We Rhinos hold these absent friends dear to our hearts. We look forward to their return, but We don’t count on it. We wish them well.
We have no other option. But then, We don’t need one.
Oops
Which Rhino gets what skill set is part of the Great Mystery of Nature. Each of Us gets a cavalcade of Capacities, but nobody gets them all.
Social Graces, for instance, are not granted to each and every Rhino.
Still and all, many worse things can happen, believe Us.
One Method, or another…
Today ‘Your Inner Rhino’ salutes Konstantin Stanislavski, b. 1863. He developed a style for the theatre , attempting a more naturalistic approach, especially to character. His influence dominates most acting today, both in stage and film work.
Stanislavski directed and acted with Russian authors, like Anton Chekhov and Maxim Gorky. He was also a founder of the Moscow Art Theatre.
Rhinos like acting, though it took Us quite a while to figure out what it is. We are not very good at pretense, among ourselves, or anywhere else, for that matter. Still, We are enthusiastic voyeurs.
Grinnage
Rhinos find that when We are feeling Upbeat, everything seems to contribute to the overall Upbeatiness. It seems to be how things work.
We enjoy these periods while they last, and look forward to their return when they take a break.
We like to keep our options simple.
Words to the Wise
Shown in this dramatic illustration is what happens when Rhinos forget to do their own thinking, allowing somebody else to define or limit Mental Activity.
The results are not pretty. Trust Us on that.
Unless you’d rather think it through on your own, to see if you agree.
All Wet
In 1766 Charles Macintosh was born in Scotland. He was a successful chemist and inventor, and in 1824 came up with a system for sealing rubber between 2 layers of fabric, making it waterproof. The fabric was used to make a range of coats and hats to protect people from the rain.
Rhinos always see this raincoat business as odd, since anybody could just go out naked. Nature has provided a waterproof skin already. Easy-peasy.
It’s sort of delightful how We can all can come up with Reasons for inexplicable decisions, right?
Happy Holiday!
And many Merry Moments!!
Very Best wishes from “Your Inner Rhino” today, just like every day.
Your Inner Rhino 