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The Mudville Nine

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Since Baseball is the Great American Pastime, it seems fitting to salute it on July 4. In keeping with this theme, Rhinos draw your attention to Mr. Ernest Thayer’s momentous and definitive 1888 poem, Casey at the Bat. What a wonderful tribute to American character, in its combination of Optimism and Arrogance.

The rules of baseball are too complex for Rhinos to follow consistently, but that does not mean We lose interest from the stands. Enthusiasm is always contagious.

One thing though: baseballs are inedible. We know.

Sweets for the Sweet

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Coming up with a topic for the day’s blog post is not always easy at Your Inner Rhino. It’s frustrating. Much grinding of teeth and low moaning.

The Staff are then forced to extreme measures, scanning the skies for a Message. It was during such a phase when We arrived at the Cookie Solution; if Santa Claus comes for cookies, perhaps the same thing is true for the Blog Muse. Put out some cookies, and hope for the best.

So far, it’s worked pretty well.

Chinnage

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Moveable type was first used in Europe by Herr Johannes Gutenberg. This method of printing was a Major Achievement in the history of Western Thought, whatever that may be.

Rhinos are partial to Herr Gutenberg’s beard, which was very stylish indeed. We do not have beards, but enjoy imagining them just the same. Why not?

Rhinos are illiterate, which would be a great problem if We did not know all We need to Naturally.

Achieving Perfecshun

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When engaged in Artistic Endeavor, it’s difficult to define “Enough”. One step short and the work does not satisfy its goals; one step extra, and it sinks under its own weight.Vision can be whelming. Many Artists collapse under the aesthetic pressure.

This sort of frailty isn’t for Us Rhinos however. We just plug on, and hope for better luck next time. Give it your best shot, and move along.

What’s for brunch?

Bee Stung

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Ah, sunny Nepal, where the world’s largest honeybees (apis dorsata) live. As you might assume, they have the biggest stingers among bees. Whoa and Golly!

Cheery news, bees have no interest in Rhinos; our skin is thick and We pose no threat. They build hanging combs, way up. Live and let live, y’know?

The Bee Keeper outfit isn’t necessary, it just looks snappy.

You’re a Grand Old Flag

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Today is Flag Day, so YIR is recycling a picture from last July. Not that it is a Classic, but it did not seem We were going to improve upon it, so We are submitting it in a timely manner. Punctuality taking the place of Originality.

The original posting was July 4, 2016. There are notes on Ms. Ross there which may still be of interest.

Long may We wave.

Silence is Golden

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Rhinos sometimes feel plagued with Insights. We just have a knack for seeing a situation and then knowing all there is to know about correcting it.

The Rub comes in finding folks who want to benefit from our skills. RhinoLogic tells Us they should be delighted, or grateful, to be straightened out, but that is seldom the case.

So most Rhinos take the “Discretion” option, letting the cards fall as they will. It requires self-control. We’ll say no more…