This is Maria Somerton, Project Key for Moonstone Tour July
Fourth 2015, documenting my delivery of Proof-of-Fact to prospective indigenous
TAG, Jeff Bennett.
I elected to use a printed newspaper as the Proof-of-Fact.
In accordance with established protocol, I traveled from Friday,
May 1, 2015 at 8am, to Monday, May 4 at 10am, to purchase a copy of the Seattle
Times newspaper.
I brought the paper back with me to May 1, to my Seattle
apartment.
I laid the newspaper out on my desk. Taking a separate piece of
white paper, I wrote my name, phone number and email address, then wrote the
words “CALL ME” in large letters. I placed my note in the middle of the
newspaper, and folded the newspaper into thirds. It folded neatly, tightly and
was easy to carry inconspicuously.
I put the newspaper in my messenger bag, waited until 3:45pm,
then transported to Seattle Central College. I knew Jeff would be teaching a
class at that time, so I waited outside in the hall. I was a little nervous
just standing there, looking like I had no purpose. As students began to exit,
and the last one came out, I felt an unexpected resolute calm come over me. I
walked into the classroom—Jeff looked like he didn’t recognize me at first. I went
up to the front of his desk and took out the folded newspaper.
“Maria,” he said, as a look of recognition came across his face.
I put the newspaper on his desk. He picked it up. His eyes
flashed to the top of the page. He didn’t say anything. I waited for a moment,
as he studied the page.
“You asked me yesterday if I could get you proof.”
“Proof that you’re a time traveler?” he asked.
“Yes, this is your proof.” Jeff looked back down at the
newspaper. “Take this home with you,” I said. “Read it. On Monday, when the
information in this newspaper is history, call me—if you want some answers.”
Jeff looked lost. I smiled at him briefly before I turned and
proceeded out of his classroom. I did an immediate corner-transport just
outside his door.
