A slimmer M'Ocean. We're down to four pages this month. Dog days of summer. Folks on vacation. Heck, even your pant legs are abbreviated this time of year, so why not your M'Ocean? (Don't worry-Word Squares will return in September.)

Thanks to Lori for this month's cover snapshot.

The Barker Players' season begins in October, and now's the time to join-other RIM Mensans, that is, who regularly attend the performances and then socialize afterward. The dues are $55 for the season, which includes five productions. There are currently over 10 Mensans and guests who regularly attend the performances. Questions? Contact Mona (for info, not tix) by email or phone, or access the Players' website directly at www.angelfire.com/ri2/theplayers, where you can print out a membership application. This season's scheduled productions are:

Deadline for the September issue of M'Ocean is August 8-a week earlier than usual.