by Penny Reeder

As we go to press with the summer issue of "The Braille Forum," our minds are on the rapidly approaching convention in Pittsburgh, with "press room" volunteers to recruit, our convention photographer to brief, reports to compile, and equipment to accumulate. Yet we know that once the convention is over, summer will be full upon us. We are hoping that, by then, the ceaseless rains of this year's mid-Atlantic spring will have been replaced by the sweet scents of blooming flowers, the delicious sweetness and tang of sun-ripened tomatoes, weekend or longer getaways on the shores of oceans, lakes, and ponds -- and the prospect of indulging again in the pleasures of summer reading.

No matter where your interests lie, we believe our collection of articles and stories offers a companionable respite from wintertime cares and workaday woes. Several articles are long enough to savor throughout an indulgent summer afternoon in a shady hammock or on a sun-warmed beach towel. With thanks to our authors and anticipation of summertime leisure, we wish you two glorious months of enjoyment and reading pleasure. We'll see you in September.

RETRACTION

Our correction in the April issue regarding AudioVision Canada was incorrect. According to Rob Trimbee, manager of AudioVision Canada, the company ships to both U.S. and Canadian addresses; you can order from either Canada, (800) 567-6755 ext. 228, or California, (818) 757-2200.