This past summer, my husband and I drove to Houston, Texas, for the national Elks convention. It was a wonderful drive. We took the back roads whenever possible. While in Houston, there were several days when I had free time while my husband was in meetings. One of these days was the Fourth of July. I'm not one to stay in the hotel room if I don't have to. While my first three options for passing the time didn't pan out for one reason or another, I eventually passed by the McGovern Centennial Gardens and was able to find a parking spot.
The gardens were awesome, even if it was a little hot for this northerner! While walking around, I came across this bench:
My first thought was: what a peaceful spot to read or even just to pause for a few moments.
When I started making these quilted note cards, I decided to turn this photo a card to remind myself that there are quiet spots for reflection even in large cities. Here is the front of the note card:
Here is the side of the card:
And, a close up of the stitching on this one:
