Rhinos are sometimes asked if We lay eggs, usually but not exclusively by young Readers. The answer is no, at least not so far. With Nature, you never know what’s coming next.
Nor do We nest in the conventional sense.
Rhinos make our babies by a different system, all our own.
Our States of the Union Project has enjoyed Modest Acclamation. So far, We have offered stimulating observations on 37 of the states. Plus informative images.
This effort should be complete by February of next year, with Luck (without which nothing much could ever get done.)
Excelsior!
One of the benefits of living in the Wild, as We Rhinos do, is that nobody gets agitated when We act Wild.
Blowing off steam is a Natural process, and nobody’s temperament is improved by unacknowledged stress.
Then it is time for a snack.
Alabama became the 22nd State of the United States in 1819. It is a relatively low state, with steamy weather in the summer. Very Rhino.
For those who are interested, there is the annual Peanut Festival in Dothan, Alabama. Almost half the peanuts grown in the USA come from the vicinity.
We Rhinos would be remiss if We did not salute the Southern Hospitality for which Alabama is justly famous.
‘Your Inner Rhino’ covers many topics, thus requiring a lot of ideas, themes, and whatnots. On our good days, things work out. On our less-good days, We get mildly panicky.
And then, just when things look bleak, over the hill pops Mojo. Mojo arrives in unpredictable ways and times, often between the lines.
All We need is one idea, and then We can take off! Thank you, Mojo.
On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state of the USA. And a fine state it is!
We thought We would focus today on Punxsutawney Phil, a weather critter of sorts. He is annually asked about the winter weather. Phil is a groundhog. He does what he can, but the folks get overexcited, and seldom hear the information he provides.
Rhino Experience confirms this common practice: the Question is hollered so loud that nobody listens for the Answer. Even in Pennsylvania.
Indiana became a state on December 11, 1816, and has been one ever since.
The Indianapolis 500 is run in late May, and has run ever since 1911. It involves automobiles. Rhinos have never driven in this race, mostly due to our bulk. We would slow the vehicle down, which is not the point of the tournament.
Also, We are not good at paying attention, at least for more than 2 minutes.
The state of Mississippi joined the Union on December 10, 1817. Prior to that, it was the western part of the Mississippi Territory.
The western boundary of the state is the Mississippi River, which has a habit of shifting all over the place as it wiggles south. If Rhinos cared much about where We are, this could get confusing.
A Rhino Tip: always keep an eye on rivers; they are seldom exactly where you left them.
Rhinos don’t just gaze around, hoping a Good Time will show up. We press forward, making our days Merry, by hook or crook. A little Will Power helps things along.
In the Wild, it needs to.
Mr. Elzie Crisler Segar, b. 1894 in Illinois, was a Cartoonist Extraordinaire. He was hired by the Hearst Company, where he started a successful strip called Thimble Theatre in 1919. In 1929 he introduced Popeye the Sailor, which was a big hit.
Though Mr. Segar died in 1938, Popeye went on in the hands of various writers and artists, eventually branching into film.
Rhinos like the funny papers, full of irrational behavior, and over-the-top characters. Also, We too like spinach.
Your Inner Rhino 