We would not like to give the impression that Rhinos are Blunderers. We are not. At least not all of Us.
But there is the occasional Rhino with Blundersome Tendencies, there’s no denying.
It may be genetic. Maybe.
Hit Parade of History
Of the 100 hottest accomplishments of history, Cai Lun (also Ts’ai Lun) is noteworthy for inventing Paper as we know it today. He created a sludge from bark, hemp, and rags, ground it fine, and then spread out this gruel to dry, thus forming paper. Lightweight and durable. With some improvements, it is still made as it was in 105 AD, China.
Rhinos do not use paper, almost ever. But for YIR Readers it is common stuff all around the World. Before electronic communication, it was all there was.
Cai Lun ranks #7 in Important Figures of History. Your Inner Rhino gives credit where it’s due.
Appearances
Rhinos know stuff about bugs. They buzz around, eat something or other, make baby bugs, and then die. Their lives are short. We know what they do. What We don’t know much about is how they feel about it, what they think about as they tend to their business.
Actually, We can’t honestly say We know what other Rhinos are contemplating from hour to hour. And truth to tell, We are often vague about whatever We ourselves are up to. Right?
We generally have lot more evidence for the Whats than We have for Whys.
Self Control
Rhinos try to observe the niceties of Social Interaction wherever possible. On the field, at the waterhole, We play by the Rules.
One such rule is: No Rhino ever interrupts a Compliment. It simply isn’t done.
Kerchoo
From time to time, even the most stouthearted Rhino may acquire an ailment of one sort or another. It is at times like these that We must exercise stamina. We must persevere.
We must be Patient, as it were.
Talk about a challenge!
Lest We Forget
In 1556 the worst Earthquake ever recorded occurred in Shaanxi, China. 830,000 people died, whole villages were destroyed, mountains, roads and rivers were all reconfigured in a single night.
Nature reminds Us that no condition should be taken for granted. Whatever species We belong to.
Scattered Clouds
For those of you who plan to be at the Chitwan National Park tomorrow, the weather looks to be temperate. January is a dry month in Nepal, so leave your umbrella at home.
Your Inner Rhino has worldwide sources of information.
While in the area, you may like to look at Mount Everest, but We do not recommend climbing it. It is slippery, and there is no air at the top. Need We say more?
Up Time
The Staff of Your Inner Rhino is back, transformed by a bit of leisure. What happened to the T-shirt We cannot say.
We have kept the balloon as a souvenir (see: ‘Down Time’ below), at least in spirit.
Much easier than trying to find it later and repair it, right?
Down Time
Your Inner Rhino‘s staff will be taking a deserved break for a few days, but We will return to our posts shortly.
Please chat among yourselves until then.
A word by any other name
Today is the birthday of Mr. Peter Roget, 1779. He is best known for his Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases (1852). It seems fitting that this is also National Thesaurus Day. Words and more words, all displaying the rich and varied nuances of language.
Rhinos have a system that is similar for making distinctions of tone and emphasis, but it defies translation.
That being the case, We will simply press on.
Your Inner Rhino 