Reflection written February 19, 2021
Back in the days before Google – possibly before Travel Agencies – I don ’ t know. It hadn ’ t dawned on either of us to find a travel agency. I don ’ t recall what grade I was in – I ’ m guessing fourth. The students had been assigned to make posters of any state of his or her own choosing. I had narrowed my selections down to Hawaii, Alaska and Colorado. My mom helped me with the wording and addressing the envelopes. I think we sent my plea to the capital city at each address. We probably had to go to the library to look it up – though I don ’ t know where exactly. The internet did not exist at that time. I believe I had introduced myself as a student at East Midvale Elementary in Midvale, Utah and I was hoping to get some information for an assignment I was doing. The state of Hawaii was first to respond. I received brochures so ma...