“P” is for …

Rhinos, Elephants, and Hippos used to be considered a group, called Pachyderms, based on some similarities in skin and size. We are all gray, big, and relatively thick-skinned. For the record, further studies have shown We are not related, one to another.

Of course, all of Us knew that, but Science didn’t know it. (All Critters are used to these mix-ups. We don’t take it to heart.)

There is a common idea that having thick skin proves Rhinos are insensitive. All We have to say to that is “nuts”.

on a Scale of One to Three

When We get up each morning, Rhinos wonder if this will be the Best Day of our Lives. It could happen, right? This might be it, the Day Beyond Improvement.

But there is a rub… what if yesterday was pretty swell? or tomorrow has a lot of promise? We often can’t recall yesterday well enough to make a worthy comparison. And We don’t want to rain on tomorrow’s parade.

Rhinos can only assume this moment is Spectacular, and figure We are here to revel in it.

Rule, Britannia!

Queen Elizabeth I was 1) born September 7, 1533, and 2) short-tempered. She was the daughter of a snappy father, so she came by her disposition honestly.

Rhinos are known to be prickly, and We can see that it would be easier for everyone, if We weren’t. But somehow our wiring doesn’t adjust much, based on awareness.

Rulers are born with a silver spoon in the mouth, which must be unpleasant for their mothers.