The Greek Muses are supposedly Supervisors of the Arts, a poetic and enchanting concept, We Rhinos think. We are all for Muses.
A slight difference is that We Rhinos feel sure that each and every Rhino ever has our own individual Muse. That Muse sees each Rhino’s true Nature. It is the abstract cousin of our childhood Invisible Friends, a companion to support our turns of mind. As time goes by, our internal Muse gradually makes itself better known.
Pretty sweet system.
Rhinos know the exhilaration of finding something Happy just in our path. Serendipity.
Of course, the pot of gold idea is purely symbolic. What would Rhinos do with it?
The Rhino idea of a Bonanza is a radish or two. Radishes make Us chortle.
Oklahoma achieved statehood today, in 1907. It has a rich and complex history, starting with the Native People and followed by homesteaders, trying to make a living on the prairie.
In the 1930s, following years of drought, the land gave out, ruining the hopes of decent crops. Erosion and wind created the Dust Bowl. There followed very hard times indeed.
But Oklahomans are rugged. They carved out a healthy living over time, helped in part by the discovery of oil. Rhinos everywhere salute their determination.
‘Psithurism’ refers to the rustle of leaves and trees, caught by the wind. We have not heard the word used recently, if ever. But maybe it’s useful.
We want our Readers to enjoy every possible advantage offered by Your Inner Rhino.
Confidence is a fine quality to have, probably. Rhinos are remarkably good at embodying and exuding Confidence. We practice.
Still, We are aware that when We mentally flip the switch to “Confidence”, We stop thinking; We are too busy holding firm to our Ideals, or policies, whatever. Holding the fort.
Confidence should come with a few words of warning attached. Experience can come into play; Confidence can be, or needs to be, shaken, right?
Each and every critter, especially Rhinos, has a Sphere of Influence, often many, referring to the individual impact one gifts to the Cosmos, whether asked to or not.
A Rhino’s importance is not only to itself and its family, but to its community, its biosphere, its species, its location, its place in the Grand Picture.
And what is relaxing about it all, is that no Rhino can calculate its affect for itself. So We can smile and cruise on, Naturally.
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.
Your Inner Rhino 