I’m not Catholic, so I know very little of Saint Francis of Assisi, but you can read more about him here. I found this quiet little cove in the paths around the restaurant, Vargos, in west Houston. They are known more for their swans and peacocks, but on this hot day, they were hiding in the shade. I do recall a large armadillo crossing our path, just after I proposed to my wife one evening, long, long ago. But that’s another story.

 I found this quiet little cove in the paths around the restaurant, Vargos, in west Houston. They are known more for their swans and peacocks, but on this hot day, they were hiding in the shade. Photo by Tim Stanley Photography.