Rhinos, Elephants, and Hippos used to be considered a group, called Pachyderms, based on some similarities in skin and size. We are all gray, big, and relatively thick-skinned. For the record, further studies have shown We are not related, one to another.
Of course, all of Us knew that, but Science didn’t know it. (All Critters are used to these mix-ups. We don’t take it to heart.)
There is a common idea that having thick skin proves Rhinos are insensitive. All We have to say to that is “nuts”.
In the Wild, there’s a lot to Enjoy, one way and another, hither and yon.
The Rhino System is to keep our eyes peeled for Jolliness. We can always use it. And share it.
California has a colorful history, since well before it was admitted to the Nation on September 9, 1850. Always a Rhino-Friendly State, We salute you.
California is a prosperous place, and many a Rhino has thrived there. Many still do today.
A note to those with a mind to pay attention: Stardom is not all it’s cracked up to be. Trust Us.
‘Your Inner Rhino’ has been reliably informed that today has been the first day of September! It came as a surprise, frankly. Sort of mysterious, if you ask Us.
Time is funny and calendars are pretty funny too. By funny, We mean fundamentally inconceivable.
Rhinos like to know Critters that know Stuff, but not all the information We get computes. For Us.
Some critters are born smooth, and then, as time goes by, they get wrinkly, but not so much with Rhinos; We arrive wrinkly on Day #1. Naturally, We like it that way; what’s the alternative?
An interesting coordinated fact is that Rhinos stay not only wrinkly, but Young at Heart, first laugh to the last.
Not that Rhino Life is one big giggle, but We try not to let little stuff get under our skin.
Things do not always go our way or as planned or expected. Rhinos cannot win them all (though We have hopes that that system may change, sooner rather than later.)
RhinoPhilosophy carries Us along, most days. Cold as the Comfort may be: things could be Worse.
Always.
Today seemed an appropriate day for saluting the Isthmus. ‘Your Inner Rhino’ is mildly dismayed that these gestures are not more common than they seem to be.
The Isthmus is renowned for its ability to connect one land lump to another, albeit a pretty skinny connection. Thus the Isthmus keeps one Watery Mass from another.
We assume the Isthmus is fulfilling some plan of Nature, and who’s nuts enough to question that?!?
Today is Soft Serve Ice Cream Day. Soft serve ice cream was created, mostly by mistake, by Mr. Tom Carvel, in 1934. He just sold some regular ice cream that was melting. But in 1936, Mr. Carvel had developed a way to make and market the swirly kind Rhinos have gotten used to.
‘Your Inner Rhino’ is not recommending one kind of Ice Cream Treat over another; they are all A-OK with Us.
Yummy.
Rhinos prefer to define Contentment, each for ourselves.
The idea of somebody else telling Us what makes Us happy seems ridiculous.
So. On August 10, 1821, Missouri achieved Statehood. We salute Missouri therefore. A fine state, full of fine folk, who, We gather, prefer the product to the advertisement.
You may be less aware of the Hypsibema Missouriensis, Missouri’s state dinosaur. In actual fact, Rhinos were not around when this critter was in action, but it makes a good picture, and at ‘Your Inner Rhino’, that counts for a lot. One thing to notice is, it had a thousand teeth, which is a lot, for grinding up vegetation. Impressive dentition.
Rhinos average about 28 teeth.In case you wondered.
Your Inner Rhino 