April has its merry pranks, all concentrated on Day #1. For the gullible Rhino, the day can seem long indeed.
It’s too good, or intriguing, or mesmerizing, or fattening to be true? Very possibly, yes.
On April 1, best to assume you are navigating The Danger Zone.
Sisyphus was an ancient Greek ruler who was just too slick for his own good. Eventually, Zeus condemned him to roll a rock up a hill for Eternity, the joke being that when the rock got near the top, it would roll back down, and the chore would be renewed. Forever.
Eternity is a long time, that’s what We Rhinos know. And We Rhinos have only been around for 50 million years.
The other lesson: If you must be irritating, keep a close eye on your audience.
Rhinos don’t actually live in houses, in the Wild. We may locate ourselves near a shrub, or in a gully, or in the field, but otherwise, no house.
Still, sometimes Circumstances force Us to stay where We are, for the moment. Sometimes the moments become a chore.
Rhinos are a tough crew, and although We may mutter, We do our best to play by the rules.
Every now and again, a situation will make Us Rhinos feel lonely, or displaced. There is a sense of foreboding, disquiet about the future.
Rhinos do not actually play the harmonica, but there is something about the sound that Rhinos like. Good for pensive days.
Fortunately for Us, We can do a good imitation of a harmonica by gargling and keening at the same time. Or good enough for Us, at any rate.
Sometimes things get out of hand for Rhinos. We are moving forward, smoothly, and then, WHAM!. Not so much.
This is not a new phenomenon; We have dealt with it for millions of years, which is a long time.
We assume it is an exotic genetic dimension, whereby Rhinos cope, but with a lot of extra Tabasco. Surprise!
Though Rhinos are known for our Bravado, even We have our off days.
On those occasions, We wrap ourselves up in a hypothetical Security Blanket (or Bed Spread). Then things feel better.
Fantasy is our Friend.
Mostly, Rhino days are taken up with basic functions, like eating, sleeping, and watering. We are Nature’s Playthings, after all.
Still, there is always room for Investigation, for Excursions and Expeditions. Every day offers Education, left and right.
That’s what We Rhinos are all about. Experience.
A Rhino’s days (and nights) are busy, taking care of various duties and making sure to eat and drink enough to maintain ourselves. These tasks are related to our location, what Nature provides.
Still, our Imaginations are always in gear, enhancing our minds and adding spice to the ordered nature of our hours.
Rhinos can enjoy our companions, whether anyone else sees them or not. Right?
Sometimes all is not well. Period.
Often the problem is not so much the situation, as the Imagination We employ to embellish it.
Imagination is delightful much of the time, but it can turn nasty. Truly.
L’amour, L’amour!
Rhinos are a sentimental species. Why deny it?
Your Inner Rhino 