There are a surprising number of skills; some are grand, others modest. Rhinos lack the vast majority of them. That fact does not mean that We can’t appreciate demonstrations when available.
They make it look so simple. Often We cannot even imagine how the results are achieved.
Marvelous. We applaud. (That is one skill We understand.)
Today is Robert Louis Stevenson’s birthday, back in 1850 in Scotland. Despite having had a tough time getting recognized, his works are among the best known 19th century writings today.
Rhinos like ’em, and don’t care who knows it!
For Rhinos, understanding the Past is like trying to understand the Present. It’s a no-win proposition. There are simply too many variables, most of which We have no way of comprehending.
The Past is interesting, We grant you. But We always come down to one version of what and why, versus another, if not a dozen variations.
The Past is great but relies on a lot of twists and turns. Gotta stay Flexible when dealing with the Past. Also, the Present.
Aging has its drawbacks, as anybody who has tried it can tell you. The gears get rusty. The rhythm section slows down.
However, it’s good to recall that many Rhinos never get a chance to try it out.
Rhinos sometimes get a reputation for being Aloof, with connotations of Snobbery. Lest We be misunderstood, We hasten to point out : We just have our minds on other things.
Rhino Levels of Concentration are legendary, at least amongst ourselves. When preoccupied, We go into a trance state where We are inaccessible. We do not snub through intention; We are unavoidably detained somewhere… else.
Eventually We loop back to the planet, at which time We are glad to be sociable.
The Full Moon is tonight. Rhinos have always assumed that the Moon is full of affectionate thoughts which shower down on Earth. By night. The Sun works the day shift.
Rhinos welcome sweet sentiments from each and every source. Not just today, but hourly.
The whole business is awash in poetry, and makes Us merry.
It may be that not every moment of one’s life seems worth remembering, but each and every moment is what makes up our History. Drop one moment, and the whole business comes crashing down. That’s how Time does things, and it’s no good arguing about it.
Each Rhino’s life is a series of moments. Some are swell, others a bore, but each is essential.
Until We run out of moments.
Ms. Juliette Gordon Low (b. Oct.31, 1860) founded what was to be the Girl Scouts, starting in 1912. Her goal was to foster independence, physical health, and unity and friendship among young women. Your Inner Rhino applauds her aims and efforts.
Young Rhino gals are always in troops of one, with Mom as troop leader. The goals of this training are remarkably similar to Ms. Low’s.
Need We point out that ‘Inner Rhino’ is not a modern invention?
Trying to read between the Lines of Experience seems pointless. Maybe there is Nothing between the lines to read. Yes, no, maybe, sometimes?
Happily, Rhino lack of Comprehension doesn’t seem to make a lot of difference. It may be that Rhinos are not meant to grasp each detail, or indeed, any detail. Not fully at any rate.
Sounds likely to Us.
Ms. Annie Edson Taylor was the first person to go over Niagara Falls successfully in a barrel. She planned her stunt for her 63rd birthday. She made quite a splash, but never did an encore.
71 years earlier, in 1829, a Mr. Sam Patch jumped from the falls and survived, but no barrel was involved.
We Rhinos do not recommend this sort of endeavor. We recognize the Attractions of Lunacy, but We are mostly able to resist temptation. Mostly.
Your Inner Rhino 