Each Rhino is navigating the Great Questions of Life, minute by minute. Many decisions, each with its own unforeseeable consequences.
Some timid critters might quake in the face of so many options. Even We take pause and consider what looks good, or at least looks better. What is for sure is that We do not Know what’s ahead, no matter what We choose.
We chug onward; Rhinos are made for Adventure. Anchors Aweigh.
It’s hard to know where to start praising Jane Addams, the co-founder (with Ellen Gates Starr) of Hull House. Together they established social work in the United States, providing for their community. She was a reformer, speaker, philosopher, and activist. Ms. Addams was a staunch Pacifist.
In 1931 Ms. Addams became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless efforts, at home and abroad.
Rhinos unite in extending our respects to her memory, and to her living ideas.
Sitting Bull was a warrior, holy man, and chief among the Hunkpapa Lakota of the Sioux Nation. He and his people withstood repeated betrayals by the government over tribal lands and rights, treaties notwithstanding.
Since this series is about elections, Rhinos wonder if the candidates will deliver on the promises they are making now, or will there be convenient lapses of memory once the elections are over?
Nobody knows, though We must have our doubts. That is what History has to teach Us.
Rhinos all appreciate that country-boy, common sense approach of President Lincoln’s. Tell it like you see it.
However, We do not recommend getting near a fire on any occasion. In our experience, Fire always leads to Regret whatever direction you’re headed.
Better safe than…
Some of our “Quotables” said too much good stuff, so We are are dishing out second helpings. If the pictures look familiar, well…
Previously YIR offered: October 3, Mr. Twain, and October 13, Mr. Mencken.
(PS: Halloween is on Monday, so don’t say you were not reminded.)
Pablo Picasso was born yesterday in 1881. ‘Your Inner Rhino’ missed the boat, but not for want of trying. It turns out that his artistic work is tougher to fake than We had supposed, so there was a holdup. We thank you all for your patience, and hope not to trespass upon it again, soon. Your patience, that is.
The question arose while working on this little tribute of what anybody would think they look like if mirrors did not exist? If We Rhinos only saw our reflection in water, would We assume other critters were in there, visiting Us?
Something to Pond-er.
Henry David Thoreau was an influential 19th c. author, philosopher, speaker, and naturalist. He wrote an essay called Civil Disobedience, in which he recommended that citizens advocate against faulty government. Sounds reasonable to Us. No violence, just speaking up. As often as needed.
We Rhinos are of course entirely comfortable with Mr. Thoreau’s approach to Nature, since We live there and know a lot about it. Living outdoors will do that for anybody.
Rhinos at home; in the Wild. We like it.
Phyllis Diller’s comedic career spanned an interesting time in history, dealing with Women’s Lib and the reorientation of women’s identity. Her humor was first self-deprecating, and then morphed into something more pointed and challenging.
Rhinos do not make good housewives either. We do make great Mothers however. Ask anybody.
President Washington pretty much says it all. That’s what Rhinos think anyway.
One associated Misgiving: the ability to holler is not the same as voicing a reasoned and informed opinion.
Lily Tomlin is an amazing comedian, sharp, witty, and humane. Shown here is Ernestine, a character she made famous on Laugh-In, a 1970s TV show.
Ms. Tomlin has a lot of Inner Rhino going on there, We must say. Brilliant.
Your Inner Rhino 