Yes, We Rhinos get to be Big Critters all right. Pretty Majestic, all things told. Demurely Monumental.
But Inside, We are as fizzy as ever, holding dear the discoveries and thrills and attachments of childhood.
On those delights, We retain a powerful grip.
Today, back in 1791, Vermont joined the Union. It’s called the Green Mountain State for the ridge of mountains running the length of the state.
Rhinos have lived for 50 million years, and We were in North America when the Ice Age glaciers came 2 million years ago, paring down the Green Mountains. The ice started to depart only 20 thousand years ago, leaving things the way they are today, mostly. Still impressive.
This is an unusual picture, being bi-Seasonal: Summer&Winter. YIR, awash with Pioneer Spirit.
Florida officially achieved Statehood on March 3, 1845, a happy day for all concerned.
Rhinos all wish Florida well, and We salute the native population of Alligators and other fauna, like the Possum.
Please do not panic; it’s just Us playing Masquerade.
We Rhinos are aware that there are a lot of Hazards available for Us, whether We know just what they are or not. Some are simple, some complex, but Life is full of surprises. That’s how Nature sets it up, and that’s all We need to know.
Rhinos don’t need the stress of hourly panic, but We need to watch our step.
Edgy, that’s what We get. Yeah, edgy. So We pay attention.
Today We salute Ohio’s 1803 admission as one of the United States of America. We assume this recognition was an achievement of some sort for somebody.
What Rhinos are confused about is: what was Ohio before it got recognized? We don’t see how it changed based on an announcement.
However, We Rhinos don’t pretend to understand every little thing.
Hello March.
Rhinos have a lot to reckon with, even on a daily basis. Most of the time We do pretty well, Obviously… or We wouldn’t be here, right?
We don’t so much need to be prepared, We just need to be flexible and ingenious.
No matter how “put together” We are, things still pop up.
When We Rhinos come upon a marble, just lying around in our vicinity, the Question is: Where did it come from? Marbles are not common in the Wild.
These discoveries make Us wonder, are We losing our Marbles?
If so, what should We do about it?
Today is International Polar Bear Day (see picture). Polar Bears are big critters, and live in the far North where it is cold.
They have a problem, which is not uncommon in Nature; their home turf is changing. Change is Natural. In this case, their land of snow and ice is melting away.
However, not all climate change is Natural. This is a good day for pondering that distinction.
Inhaling, any time, any place… what could compare with the range of information thus acquired?
Right. Nothing.
Your Inner Rhino 