Yup, it’s Full Moon time again. This time it’s a Beaver Moon. We don’t remember why.
We don’t think We have mentioned this before, but We want our Readers informed. It’s a good thing to recall that when the moon is full, there is an increased risk of Earthquakes. We kid you not. Look it up.
Obviously Nature likes it that way, although there are rumors of something about ‘plate tectonics’ and the moon’s gravitational pull, however those work. (?) Updates as they come in.
Hippocrates of Kos (b. 460 bce) is widely acknowledged as the Father of Medicine. His ideas of how folk got sick, and what might help them out are still applauded and honored.
Rhinos are definitely pro-Hippocrates, as he saw the relationship between diet and health as important. Plus a little encouragement and patience.
Quote: The best remedy in many cases, is to do nothing. That’s our kind of doctor. Of course, Rhinos don’t often have another option.
Today, back in 1889, Washington (the State) was admitted to the United States. Coming up with a name seems to have been tricky (see November 10), but they settled on Washington, in honor of George Washington. Thus, Washington is the only state named for a president.
Washington’s highest peak is Mt. Rainier. Not only is it impressive, but it is dangerous, being an active volcano. Keep your running shoes handy.
This is old Rhino stomping grounds, and if you go up to Blue Lake, near Coulee City, you can risk life and limb by visiting a cave which formed around the body of a Rhino 15 million years ago. It is not conveniently located. Rhinos left the Americas about 10 million years ago, after a long and highly successful residence.
FYI: On YouTube, you can listen to a song written in honor of the cave. Look up ‘Blue Lake Rhino‘, performed by the Ratfish Wranglers. It’s bound to perk up your Monday.
There is an old Russian Proverb that everyone should pick one’s own nose.
Rhinos always thought it referred to a distinguished Profile, but We are informed there is more to it.
Cross-cultural discussions can be confusing.
Doubtless you Readers spend part of your days looking at the calendar, murmuring “it’s November, all right”. Yeah, November. Some day in November.
But November is different in various places. Some places it’s chilly; others, it’s toasty, dry, or damp. It’s a lot to wrap a Rhino’s head around.
Jab a pin in a world map, and ask yourself, What are those folks up to? It’s a lot to contemplate. Makes our heads throb.
Rhinos used to travel more than We do today. Regular globe trotters. But few of Us today have ever been to Timbuktu.
Still, it is a Rhino Shangri-La, a storied location somewhere north of wherever, where a value is placed on diverse thinking and sensible discussion.
It is little wonder that We try to imagine its wavelength, to inhale its Mystique. Timbuktu. Gosh.
North and South Dakota were admitted to the United States on November 2, 1889, in the same five minutes. The idea was that two states would have four senators, thus more influence nationally, though the population density was unimpressive.
The Dakotas were formerly part of the Dakota Territory, named for the Lakota Sioux Nation, which ranged far and wide on the plains. The western part of each state is a bit rumply, the eastern part is ideal for crops, having been flattened by glaciers.
There is plenty of room for Rhinos, but the weather is iffy: hot in the summer and bitter cold in the winter. Rhinos sometimes visit, but let it go at that.
Nevada joined the United States on October 31, 1864, following Mr. Henry Comstock’s discovery of silver in 1859. Since then, gold, and other valuable minerals have been found and mined in Nevada.
One feature of Nevada is its extraordinary dryness, having large areas of dessert. Parts of the state get 4 inches of water a year.
It has some big cities with exciting things to do, but much of the territory is barren. Mountains and flat valleys. A lot of each, popular with the native Wildlife.
Partway through our preparations for Halloween, We realized that today is probably the birthday (1451) of Christopher Columbus! He is known for finding America in 1492, right where you might expect him to. Still, it was a Big Deal.
“Congratulations”, says ‘Your Inner Rhino’, 568 years after the fact.
And now, back to the Trick-or-Treat Follies.
Heraclitus of Ephesus, philosopher, etc., observed:
Nobody steps into the same river twice, for it’s not the same water, nor is it the same Rhino.
Heraclitus, paying attention.
Your Inner Rhino 