Fanny Burney (b.1752) was one of the early women of letters in England. She wrote successful novels and plays, and kept an extensive journal of her comings and goings. She is remembered for her Epistolary Novels, meaning, the story was related through a series of letters, both to and from the heroine in question. Pretty neat.
She had a wicked sense of humor, with insights upon the Society in which she moved. Satire naturally appeals to Rhinos, worldwide. Right?
From time to time a Rhino will receive a Surprise. No preparation, no way of knowing just what it is? Just, here We go.
What is surprising about these Surprises is how often whatever it is, wherever it came from, or whoever sent it, that Surprise thing will come in Handy.
And often, in the Immediate Future. Amazing.
Rhinos sometimes feel plagued with Insights. We just have a knack for seeing a situation and then knowing all there is to know about correcting it.
The Rub comes in finding folks who want to benefit from our skills. RhinoLogic tells Us they should be delighted, or grateful, to be straightened out, but that is seldom the case.
So most Rhinos take the “Discretion” option, letting the cards fall as they will. It requires self-control. We’ll say no more…
Irving Berlin published “Puttin’ on the Ritz” in 1929, a great raggy, yank-rhythm, crazy-catchy tune. Rhinos recommend you not listen to it, because once you do, you may never recover.
But if you want to risk it, there are many versions on YouTube, including: Harry Richman, in the 1930 film, Putting on the Ritz. Also there are Fred Astaire, Taco, Clark Gable, and Jiri Korn, singing it in Czech, each offering something different.
Your Inner Rhino recalls the greats, with appropriate warnings.
Few trees live to see a Grand Old Age, just like most living things in the Wild. That is just how it is, so why snivel?
That said, Rhinos are in awe of mature Trees in their grandeur, their steadfast dedication to their calling. They stand as sentinels, as reminders of Natural Potential in some ultimate form. Plus potential in every critter, Rhinos not least of all.
Oh Nature, what Possibility you offer Us!
M. Paul Gauguin (b.1848) is a painter of great influence. A Frenchman, he took to painting at age 25, making friends with both Van Gogh and Degas. The times were remarkably productive artistically.
He went to paint in Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands. His genius was not acknowledged until after his death.
Rhinos find his work appealing. We see a lot of Rhino in his brushwork and use of color. Probably you do too.
Rhinos come by their warbling skills Naturally. We live lives awash in tonality and shimmering harmonies. Also, other sorts of harmonies.
FYI, some critters don’t. Seems sad really, but maybe they have knacks We lack.
Artistic Temperament comes in many forms for sure.
Today is Walt Whitman’s birthday, 1819. He was a moving spirit of independent thought and core value, derived from presence of mind and energetic decency.
His contribution to Americans’ idea of themselves is incalculable.
Thick skin, thin skin, Rhinos have both, depending on just where you poke Us. (Call Us thin-skinned if you like, We’d rather you didn’t poke Us, but some folks are slow learners.)
Not all R Family Members have the same composition and distribution of More and Less; different gangs, different surface detailing.
Rhinos are Dermatologically blessed, and We know it!
Marbles sometimes roll off on their own, each on its own Odyssey. But a little consideration often helps relocate them.
That’s one mercy.
Your Inner Rhino 