From Cynthia Groopman, Long Island City, NY:

After I learned to read braille well, I was told about the Ziegler Magazine. I called the office immediately and spoke to a lovely person. It sounded as though I was going to enter a world of adventure through reading.

After a few weeks the large envelope arrived. I hurriedly opened it, and as my fingers raced across the dotted pages, I read meaningful stories, a poem and readers' letters. I learned that there were other blind people who were having the same problems I was experiencing. I no longer felt alone. The Pen Pal section enchanted me. I began to use my new braille writing skills to write to some of the people who had placed ads in the magazine. Meaningful friendships developed.

The Ziegler has opened my mind, stimulated and motivated me in many ways. To think that Mrs. Ziegler was so kind and caring as to provide this wonderful magazine free of charge for 100 years makes me glow with triumph.

The Ziegler is the window in my world. It has brought light to the unseen, has stimulated my imagination, influenced me to write poetry, and encouraged me to carry on. The Ziegler is an extremely important part of my life. Friends, confidence, information, spirituality, knowledge and learningall are the gifts the Ziegler has given me. God bless all concerned!