What interests Us Rhinos is how little gets accomplished when We try to think.
Since this seems to be a general truth, We limit our expectations.
Keeps Us placid.
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Expectations
Some critters deal well with Suspense.
Not Rhinos. We find anticipation pretty Intolerable. Yep. Gives Us the heebie-jeebies.
Bon anniversaire, Monsieur
Today is Voltaire’s birthday, 1694. He was a caustic social critic, and particularly daring for his day in History. He was prolific in all sorts of forms, from books and plays to letters and pamphlets. He presented a range of ideas that We take for granted today.
It might be a good time to point out that historically, freedom of speech is a modern idea.
So We Rhinos wish Voltaire a Happy Birthday. It’s entirely possible that he is correcting matters wherever he is at present.
Easy, like the pie
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.)
The Unkind Word
It is a pity that so many Misunderstandings could be cleared up in an instant, and yet go unaddressed. Critters stagger through life, wishing they had fixed matters when it was possible.
‘After the Ball’, a song written by C.K. Harris in 1891, tells a story of injured feelings, dishonor, and rejection. Sentimental perhaps, but heartfelt and mega-popular in its day.
Rhinos have to be careful. Our sensibilities are delicate.
Uneasy
Rhinos would be lacking something if We could not experience doubts and distresses. We try not to look for trouble, but We can’t win ’em all.
Sometimes, We just have things on our minds.
Flynoceros
Rhinos do not fly in the usual way, at least Not Yet.
It could be argued that Rhinos are not meant to fly ever, simply because We have not done it to date, that We know of. But there’s the hitch, right? Maybe We have flown all over the place when We weren’t paying attention, long ago. Our RAncestors may have suppressed that part to keep Us cheerful today.
So our hopes are high! Optimism is a Rhino Duty, ask anybody.
Please be patient
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 Porridge Debates
It must be faced: Goldilocks misspent part of her youth in criminal activities. However, there is more to the discussion.
Goldilocks was developing a flair for Comparative Analysis, a discernment which every young critter must acquire. By careful testing, Goldilocks establishes a pecking order for herself; This is more advantageous than That. So she is both the young thug and an upcoming authority. Folks have potential in many directions.
Philosophy is both multi-faceted and confusing. Every Rhino knows that much.
This Porridge is Just Right!
Goldilocks is a lucky girl. When the Three Bears discovered she had gobbled up their breakfast, they might have gobbled her up instead. But Folk Tales are peculiarly kind with the young in ways that Nature seldom is in the Wild.
What We Rhinos also notice in this story is the emphasis on Goldilocks’ contentment; things must comply with her desires to make the grade. Entitlement apparently has to start somewhere… “Just Right” indeed!
In the Wild, ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ is told from quite a different angle, you may believe.
Your Inner Rhino 