Figs

 

 

"Nothing important comes into being overnight; even grapes and figs need time to ripen. If you say that you want a fig now, I will tell you to be patient. First, you must allow the tree to flower, then put forth fruit; then you have to wait until the fruit is ripe. So if the fruit of a fig tree is not brought to maturity instantly or in an hour, how do you expect the human mind to come to fruition, so quickly and easily?"-- Epictetus

In the Pink

Lake Ontario

 

Yep, just checking my new MapQuest app. :-)

Vote 2026

 

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The deadline to register to vote in Virginia in the Nov. 3 elections is Oct. 23, though Virginia does offer same-day registration with provisional ballots for voters who miss that deadline. Early voting begins Sept. 118. Check with your local election office for locations.