Some Rhinos just whack our way into the Holidays, while others muse over their Holiday Efforts for weeks.
Does one Approach seem better than another? Perhaps, and perhaps Not; We might be tempted to say that it depends on the Results.
But Rhinos feel strongly that the Results can only be assessed in relation to the goals of the particular Artist. Right? The Artist alone defines the Art.
Every Rhino wonders why one Critter seems like a good Pal, while another doesn’t.
These Attractions, however pleasant and enduring, don’t really yield up their secrets. We Rhinos just chalk them up as a Gift.
And We enjoy the kindred spirit of Friendship We share.
If any of you Philosophers had planned to come to ‘Your inner Rhino.com’ for an explanation of Gottlob Frege’s Puzzle, you will be disappointed.
We Rhinos have tried looking into it, the puzzle that is, but We got nowhere.
Rhinos know a lot, but We stop short of Knowing Everything.
In 1903 Mr. Victor Herbert’s operetta, ‘Babes in Toyland’, opened in New York. It has had many successful versions over the years, both on stage and in film.
It combines elements of opera, melodrama, and pageantry for the entertainment of children. The enterprise was modeled on the previous year’s big hit, ‘The Wizard of Oz’.
Rhinos enjoy light theatricals, now and then. As in, occasionally.
Alexander Borodin (b. November 12 (!), 1833) was a remarkable Russian composer. His single opera, Prince Igor, features a ballet called the Polovtsian Dances. It celebrates a nomadic people who lived near the Black Sea in the 11th century.
Rhinos always assumed these folk were pretty exciting, though We were no longer living in that neighborhood when they were in residence. Hearsay.
Music makes Us Rhinos wiggle.
An occasional pastime with Us Rhinos is “What’s-It-Gonna-Be?”. We choose another Critter, and weigh the advantages or disadvantages of other Ways of Life.
What’s involved in being a Lemur, or an Armadillo, or a Polar Bear? Each Critter has things to recommend it, its pros and cons.
What is miraculous is how every Rhino on record has concluded that being a Rhino is the very best Fate. Big Surprise.
Here is a subject for Consideration, dear Readers: The DNA difference between you and a Rhino is only 2% variation! That’s Science talking there, Friends.
Common Sense informs Us that you and We are almost the same. You read ‘Your Inner Rhino’ and imagine how We got so Amazing.
Do not ask where your inner Rhino is; it’s inside You!
It is not that We Rhinos can do every conceivable stunt. However, there are few We cannot embrace in spirit. Why not enjoy that exhilaration?
Oddly enough, the earlier in our history We make that Leap of Engagement, the less it seems like it was a Fantasy; it often becomes part of our History, a character feature or accomplishment.
Thus We are not just as Amazing as We first appear; there are whole Chapters of our Involvement that occupy the Limitless Realms of Imagination!
On any topic, in any situation, there are a gazillion Variables to assess. No matter what Conclusion We arrive at, there is usually a lurking doubt, here and there. The Big What-Ifs?
Rhinos like to be Decisive and Dynamic. But that does not make Us Right.
Sadly.
Where does the line establish itself between Exhilaration and Addiction? Ah, who can say? Rhinos are generally an Enthusiastic Crowd; setting limits is not easy.
The Gavotte is a fine example of such a Mania. It was v. popular some time ago, and has never let its Luster dim. We Rhinos are still refining our Technique; our Style has never been wanting, as you may have suspected.
However We might define our Dedication to it, the Gavotte delivers Satisfaction, every time. Ask anybody.
Your Inner Rhino 