GUITAR DAD

It started as a simple assignment from my son's first-grade teacher. Create a small cardboard cutout of yourself, mail it to someone in another town, have them take pictures of it amid local scenery, and then share the photos with the class.
 
Who knew that "Flat Jackson" would indulge in the adventure of a lifetime?
 
Thanks to the generosity and ingenuity of Uncle Kerry and Aunt Mary in Phoenix, my son's cutout went mountain climbing, visited Arizona State University, enjoyed a beautiful sunset among the cacti, descended into the Grand Canyon, and even assisted with a dangerous high-altitude rescue.
 
It's true that a little computerized magic made many of these extraordinary events possible. But just look at the satisfied smile on Flat Jackson's face. Something tells me his class will be extremely impressed with his ability to so deftly maneuver Arizona's dramatic landscapes.
 
And to think he covered all this ground without food, water or sleep! Go get 'em Flat Jackson!