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Cliparti: Fluppy, It’s really a shame that you can’t think of any craft idea for your mom. Fluppy: Where do you get the time to learn crafts? With all schoolwork and homework, I am left with hardly any energy. Windy: Don’t shift the blame on the school. Cliparti: Never mind. Even if we agree to what he says, at least now you have your holidays. You can practice some craft ideas, even if not for others, at least for yourself. Windy: That is only if he wants to! Fluppy: Of course, I want to. Okay, tell me where do I begin? Cliparti: How about from Aunt Annie? Fluppy: I don’t know any Aunt Annie. Cliparti: Then you can get to know her from www.auntannie.com. Get loads of ideas related to paper flower cutting, puppets, paper airplanes and games to make, all from Aunt Annie. You can even find something for Mother’s Day. You can even wrap up your gift in a self-made box or bag. Fluppy: Hey guys. We can make some cool wrappers and sell them to our friends. That way we can earn some pocket money too. Cliparti: This would be some kind of summer business for you. You know just as people do summer jobs! Windy: I don’t know why can’t you ever think big, Fluppy! Fluppy: What do you mean? Windy: On one hand I would like to utilise my holidays exploring what career I should pursue when I am so much interested in science and technology while on the other hand you talk of spending your holidays making paper bags and wrappers. Fluppy: I can’t sit down and think, think and think for all holidays. Windy: Who’s talking of thinking? I am talking of exploring. You can explore with http://sinfi.edu/. It’s the Franklin Institute online. They welcome you to their world for careers in science and technology. Then you get to recognise distinguished scientists for important contributions to the community. You can also know about "Magic", the science of illusion, all on Unisys, the Franklin Institute Science Museum. Fluppy: It’s all so heavy stuff for me. I don’t think it’s for kids like me. Windy: Of course not, it has something for everyone. For kids like you, you can view kidscience that is opening on May 18. Till then you can see what’s playing in the Tuttleman IMAX theatre. "Dolphins" and "Cirque du soleil" coming soon, Michael Jordan to the " and "Journey into Amazing caves". Keep your eye on the calendar to see what’s happening in the Franklin Institute. Cliparti: That sound "horrifically interesting"! Anyhow, what does it have for me, Windy? Windy: Cliparti, you can explore their learning resources or visit the museum. You can see the paid programs or enter into innovative partnerships. Talk about legacy or talk to Franklin friends. Cliparti: I think that’ll be good enough for me. Fluppy: And me too! Windy: No, No, Fluppy. You carry on with your paper bags project! Fluppy: There is nothing wrong with that. Windy: I am not saying that it is wrong. What I am saying is that you should utilise these holidays in enriching yourself and increasing your knowledge bank. During school days you hardly get time to gain any extra information. This is the time for it. Don’t waste it on petty stuff like earning pocket money or doing summer job. You have all your life to earn money. Explore the world, educate yourself so that you finally earn handsomely when you grow up. Fluppy: You are right, Windy. We shouldn’t be wasting this time. It is too precious for us. — Ira Verma |
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