“I have won an award, Dad.”
“Congratulations, son! But where have you been for the last 4 days?”
“Digging dinosaur remains in the desert. We are combining it with Virtual Reality and 3D printing, to create a real experience for kids”, Sammy was babbling with excitement.
Jim Morris, his father, was lost in thoughts.
“Oh, Dad… I guess it is all Latin and Greek to you. Let me update you with some videos and articles on the subject. Our professors have done tremendous research, before the team could create an acceptable product. We are going to take the kids’ world by storm, Dad. Just watch out…. “
The teenager pulled out his tablet to show something, but Jim was not in the room. He reappeared after half an hour, with a wooden toy in hand.
“Son, I have dug up the attic, if not the desert. Remember this toy hung on your cradle?”
“Not really. But I have seen it in the attic. What about it?”
“I had assembled this from several broken toys, because we couldn’t afford new ones for you. This gave a fillip to your imagination. It may be Latin and Greek to a dinosaur like me.”
Written for Sunday Photo Fiction – February 19th, 2017
Inspired by a news article
Creative Experiments and More 
Trying to find a connection across a generation.
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Individualism often overpowers the genetic code, but influence it does. Thanks!
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That was like the conversations I have with my youngsters! Excellent.
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Lovely story which has been beautifully told 🙂
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Thank you, Angietrafford!
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Very well done. You nicely portrayed the influence of our parents, how small things can mean so much to a child, shape them.
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It includes both … inheriting an innovative mind, and the influence of images and objects around a child. Maybe we should pause before giving them toyguns.
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A lovely twist, hopefully giving the son some food for thought.
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Thanks!
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Very clever story indeed. You very clearly brought out the generational chasm. Well done, Reena.
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Thanks!
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That made me smile. A great story Reena.
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Thank you so much!
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Clever story, strong message.
Young minds absorb and are inspired.
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Thank you so much!
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