There’s a rhinoceros in the woods. I know—I saw it grazing quietly, supremely indifferent to the fact we don’t have rhinos here. Either my sighting’s mistaken, or we’re wrong about the rhino’s range. This dilemma must be where that awful phrase “my truth” comes from.
Truth is truth. But then we must consider the chain of deduction too. Perhaps a zoo escape? That would solve my existential crisis.
Phoning the zoo would verify the possibility. But if the escape didn’t happen, my crisis returns. Maybe better not to find out.
I’ll make a nice cup of tea and ponder
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Thought-provoking post!
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Thanks so much, Reena
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Dear Neil,
That branch does kind of remind one of a rhino. Clever take on the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks so much, Rochelle
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I like the conclusion he came to. Make a cuppa and just sit back to ponder. 🙂
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Decisive prevarication
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Exactly!
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A nice cup of tea and then maybe a chat with someone about cataract surgery. As a person now able to confirm there are ducks on our pond rather than mysterious floating cushions, I can recommend it! Nice gentle tale, Neil.
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Thanks so much, Jilly
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“my truth” is atomic-powered here and elsewhere in the world. Hope his tea settles him down.
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Thanks so much, Lisa
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You are welcome, Neil.
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I say let the old boy run!
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Good thinking
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I almost saw the rhinoceros myself. Not quite, which is a shame as I’ve been looking for an opportunity to talk about “my truth”. Made me smile there, Neil.
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Then my work here is done. Thanks so much, Sandra
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The only explanation of the rhinoceros in your woods must be as you consider, an escape are from the zoo. Of course, if you are in London you will witness a constant to and fro of dinosaurs from the houses of parliament.
Yes, a cup of tea.
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Thanks so much, James
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it could have been only his imagination, but then again, we tend to believe what we want to believe.
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But the awful thing is he’s not sure
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This made me smile Neil 😊
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That gladdens my heart
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Oooooo
Nice one
Is it a sign of deteriorating memory, social media lies or is it real… I’m fascinated. I wonder if they ever find out
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Thanks so much, Laurie. When we start doubting reality all sorts of things can happen
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If you go down in the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise!
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Best to steer clear of the woods today
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When in doubt take a cup of tea and ponder is the best solution.
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At least it postpones having to make a decision
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a nice cup of tea fixes everything 🫖 😉
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Or at least puts off the decision
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Yes, exactly
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Always safer not to know!
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It allows so many more possibilities to exist simultaneously
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