Abstract
New beginnings are events that do not occur ex nihilo. In a sense they entrain the efforts of the past, both the successes and the failures, and simultaneously they anticipate a pregnant, but unknown, future. PSCF has existed for sixty years; it has responded to many different needs and addressed a wide variety of concerns. Its voice is one that will need continual refining and updating. Stepping into the shoes of the previous editor, I have already become aware how delicate the task may become: whether, on the one hand, to become too enamored by the need for moderation, attempting not to make any waves, or, on the other hand, to antagonize everyone in sight. Clearly there is a fine line to be drawn, but a position that avoids any hint of controversy or detects no need for reforming action would not be one that I would want to stake out. So at times I will take the opportunity to speak my mind about matters which I think we should prize in our affiliation and journal.