Eyes Peeled

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Rhinos sometimes get distracted and imagine We are Seeing what there is to See, keeping track, adjusting as necessary. We are an observant species, We Rhinos.

But We are inclined to forget that, in the Wild, Rhinos are more Observed than Observing. Critters all around Us, some near, some far, of many sizes, capabilities, and descriptions, are keeping an eye on Us. Just because.

In the Wild, each moment is a study in Fine Tuning oneself to the realities around Us. For other Critters, We are a Reality Seen. They and We are united in one concept: Better Safe than Sorry.

Orderlies

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Rhinos never forget, but We are not good at keeping track of what it is We thought, or did, or wished, at any given point in time. Or at all.

We have the data sealed away in our Memory Banks, but are unclear about how to access it.

There is no way for Us to judge if that’s a good thing, or a bad thing. Actually, why bother?

Cooling Down

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Rhinos do not perspire; that’s just a Natural Fact. What We can do is Gasp, which is primarily an Oral Exercise. Rhino nostrils are outstanding and oh-so sensitive, but when it is time to move Maxi-Air, We favor the mouth.

These Gaspings are mostly associated with Exertion, after which We must cool down, like any sensible Critter.

There is no dishonor in puffing and panting when that’s all you’ve got.

Standards of Behavior

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Rhinos know what Criticism can achieve, how it can undermine happy interactions by implying that Somebody has Failed to measure up. We become the Critic or the Criticized. The Superior or the Inferior.

Rhinos do their utmost to avoid this unhappy Dynamic. Do We succeed always? No. Occasionally a Rhino goes Rogue and starts nit-picking.

We do not Encourage such tendencies. Rhinos resist with all the Good Grace We can summon. Sometimes We can summon more G.G. than at others…

Forecast: Toasty

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Hot and Humid are the norm at this time of year, known as the Dog Days of Summer. They are called that because of an associated star, by name Alpha Canis Majoris. We guess it must show up when Nature cranks up the thermostat.

Rhinos are used to heat, so it doesn’t impact Us as it might folks in cooler climates.

Drink water. That’s the Rhino in-depth hint.

Civility

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Today is Ms. Amy Vanderbilt’s birthday, born 1908. She had a distinguished career writing and speaking on Etiquette and considerate social interactions.

It should come as no surprise that Rhinos are naturally thoughtful and kind, which are the precepts behind all mannerly behavior.

Courtesy takes a little of the Wild out of the Wild.

Howzat?

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A frustration for Rhinos is that We are not top-notch communicators. This applies not only among Us Rhinos, but also with all sorts of other Beings, across the board.

We feel sure that We are all trying like mad to make ourselves understood, to share ourselves as best We may. But We achieve strictly limited results.

Contrariwise, maybe They understand Us just fine. Perhaps Rhino Receivers just aren’t what they might be when They return the favor.