From Romeo Edmead of the Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind:

Since June 3, 2004, I have had what I would consider the ideal job. As I arrive each day at the Ziegler's comfortable office 13 floors above Manhattan, I anticipate writing my own articles, transcribing your messages, and speaking to you on the telephone.

Although this may be puzzling to some, the letters and phone calls I appreciate most are the ones that are asking why someone did not receive his or her magazine. My reason for this is pretty simple, and it is that no one ever inquires about something they don't miss. Sometimes we can be guilty of taking things for granted, especially if they are free, but you subscribers do more than enough to show us how much you appreciate our work.

The excitement you exude for the Ziegler is very conspicuous whenever I've had the distinct pleasure of meeting hundreds of you at annual conventions during the past three summers. I enjoy it when you stop by our booth, sometimes several times a day, just to tell me about your alltime favorite articles or to offer any suggestions you may have. Despite the fact that I should be used to this by now, I'm always astonished when you cassette subscribers recognize my voice amongst thousands of babbling people. I find this unique because, as you know, my articles are not in every issue, so it speaks to just how attentively you listen to our cassettes.

As for you braille subscribers, whether you realize it or not, you continue to send a message to many educators, who inexplicably feel that braille is now obsolete. Just like the articles in our magazine, there is something for everyone when it comes to your format of choice.

All of you take care, and stay tuned for the sequel of this letter when the 200th anniversary arrives.