Mr. Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch artist, known for his distinctive style and interest in how the world is seen and conceptualized.
He was the Real Deal, as any Rhino would tell you. A one-of-a-kind visionary.
Makes Rhinos happy We live on this planet.
Song: The Arkansas Traveler (with partially amended lyrics.)
Oh once upon a time in Arkansas, A Rhino sat at his little cabin door
And fiddled at a tune that he liked to hear, A jolly old tune that he played by ear.
It was raining hard but the fiddler didn’t care. He sawed away at the popular air.
Though his rooftop leaked like a waterfall, That didn’t seem to bother the Rhino at all.*
A catchy old backwoods song from Arkansas, the Natural State. What nickname could recommend a state more highly?
*FYI:There are more excellent verses: http://www.bluegrasslyrics.com/song/arkansas-traveler/
Today is National Egg Roll Day, among other things.
‘Your Inner Rhino’ brings you this one, by Special Delivery.
‘Your inner Rhino’ salutes all the folks celebrating Puerto Rico Day! Congratulations!
Rhinos have a reputation for Toughness. And Bigness. We are that, and a good deal more.
Experience has taught Us one major thing, namely, Fighting the Facts is mostly futile.
Believe it, unless you want to try it yourself. Remember, you heard it here first. “Your Inner Rhino”, Home Truths Department.
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796. It was the 16th State.
Rhinos are not alone in appreciating Mr. Elvis Presley, ‘The King of Rock and Roll’, who lived near Memphis, Tennessee. That is where his home, Graceland, can be visited, if you’re in the neighborhood.
Rhinos like impersonating famous folk, just for fun. We are seldom mistaken for the original, We admit it. Every member of every species is, after all, Unique.
Kentucky became a state on June 1, 1792. Famous for a number of things, but today ‘Your Inner Rhino’ highlights Kentucky’s Mammoth Caves, which you could rightly assume are extensive.
Caves are spatially unpredictable, and mostly Rhinos are too chunky for the sport.
There are many places Rhinos are at home, but also a few where We are not Naturally comfortable. Like caves for instance.
We Rhinos salute Wisconsin, a State since May 29, 1848. Full of Fine Folk, We have always liked visiting there, especially when it is not snowing.
It is also known as the Badger State, and that is one tough critter when riled. Obviously the trick is to leave it alone. Who would understand that better than Rhinos would?
Answer: Nobody.
Montana was admitted to the Union on May 29, 1848 (same as Rhode Island, though a different year.) It’s a great big plot of land, including a lot of Rockies, with many features and residents of interest.
The ‘X’ marks the Badlands, where there used to be a lot of Dinosaurs living. We know this because there are a bunch of bones to testify. Looking into this is called Paleontology, or something very close to that.
In case you noticed similarities, Rhinos are not related to Triceratops; by the time Rhinos came along, the Dinosaurs were all gone. But even We can’t help wondering, one way and another.
Rhode Island was the last State to ratify the US Constitution (1790). That said, it was the first colony to break the bond with Great Britain. Whys and Wherefores, who can understand ’em?
Rhode Island has much to recommend it, but a big feature is the lengthy shore line, given that Rhode Island is the smallest State. Also, there are many Harbor Seals and Rhode Island Red Chickens, if you are seeking them out.
Rhinos fit in well in Rhode Island, because there are so many citizens; it’s hard to notice Us, coming and going. We fit in, Naturally.
Your Inner Rhino 