Hypatia was a 4th century specialist in philosophy, mathematics, and astrology. She lived in Egypt and was highly regarded, being the first female mathematician about whom much is known today.
Unhappily, nothing she wrote is directly known, though she had quite a reputation among philosophers of her day.
We hail Hypatia’s achievements, despite the fact that We Rhinos never much understood her.
That’s right, Readers! It’s Talk-Like-a-Pirate-Day once again! Gather your doubloons, bottles of rum, etc. and get with it.
It’s a ‘Your Inner Rhino’ sort of holiday.
Shiverr Yrrr Timberrrzz!
Mr. Melville R. Bissell (b. 1843) invented the Carpet Sweeper in 1876, a popular labor-saving device. No more beating the rugs on the back fence; you just swept the rugs on the floor. Neat!
In the Wild, this invention is not common. Rhinos don’t own anything, and there is much more dirt than there is carpet…
It’s use also assumes We Rhinos don’t like the dirt where it is, which isn’t the case.
We want to remind our Readers that for every day of Human History, Rhinos have been here as a family. Plus, in one form or another, another 50 million years or so.
Happy Times and Less Happy Times.
Today YIR recognizes Sheridan Le Fanu, b. 1814 in Ireland. He is best remembered for his impact on horror tales, developing mood and a sense of dread in his readers. Many of his techniques are still common in suspense literature.
Rhinos are not drawn to Horror. We have enough daily Agitation without choosing to invest in Possible Disasters.
Gothic, Schmothic.
Ms. Maria Mitchell was born August 1, 1818 in Nantucket. In 1847 she discovered a comet with her telescope, and registered it officially. The King of Denmark awarded her a medal and the credit for her achievement. It is called “Miss Mitchell’s Comet”.
Her work garnered credibility for studies in Astronomy in the United States. She later became a professor and published author.
Rhinos are happy, thinking Ms. Mitchell followed her star.
Today is the National Day of the Cowboy.
Rhinos appreciate the music and the Buckeroo Attitude. And long-distance Spittin’.
Since We don’t ride horses, We have to pretend to be Bow-legged, iffn We wanna blend in.
Now and then a Disappointment gnaws at our Rhino toes.
Today, with many Hoorahs, there was something called a Blood Moon, a celestial Big Deal. But it turns out We could not see it from here! Friends and relations in Africa and Asia could, but We couldn’t.
Is it any wonder We felt Put Upon?
Today is Ms. Amy Vanderbilt’s birthday, born 1908. She had a distinguished career writing and speaking on Etiquette and considerate social interactions.
It should come as no surprise that Rhinos are naturally thoughtful and kind, which are the precepts behind all mannerly behavior.
Courtesy takes a little of the Wild out of the Wild.
Rhinos have always been impressed by Hecato of Rhodes’ works. So too were Cicero, Seneca, and Diogenes; they say so. The only problem is that Hecato’s writings have all disappeared.
It’s been a long time since 100 BC, and Rhinos misplace things frequently. But it would seem aggravating to write important things down, and then lose them.
Still, Hecato made an impression upon other important thinkers. We guess that must be sufficient.
Your Inner Rhino 