"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts." Bertrand Russell
I like the texture you came up with here. I had the opportunity to randomly vote on this today and I wanted to let you know. I gave you high marks. I like it very much.
I prefer it without the black edges. Other than that, this is perfect. Is simple enough to not be distracting, and has just enough variation of shades to not be bland, and be pleasant to view. Beautiful.