Noble nectar

The Truro Vineyards in North Truro, Mass.

— Photo by Caliga10

"Behold the rain which descends from heaven upon our vineyards, and which incorporates itself with the grapes to be changed into wine; a constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy."

— Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American founding father, scientist, inventor and businessman. He grew up in Boston. Apparently, contrary to the old story, he never cited beer as proof that God loves us. We briefly fell into that error here.