Cool and Sunny

Today was a beautiful late fall day, perfect for riding the Central Texas hill country roads. It was sunny, but cool; about 60°F, not much wind. Rode out of Leander, TX, up Round Mountain and into the city of Liberty Hill.

Round Mt. 11-10-11

Liberty Hill is a small town north of Austin, it really has that “old west” feel to it.

Liberty Hill, TX

On the road through Liberty Hill, you pass Veterans Park, a small park dedicated to the citizens of Liberty Hill who gave their lives in service of the country. With tomorrow being Veterans Day, seemed right to stop, look around and reflect on what it all means. I was struck by how many names were on the memorial for such a small town, including a number of them that had the same last name.

Veterans Park - Liberty Hill, TX

If you get a chance on November 11, thank a veteran for their service. It doesn’t matter what you think about the wars our governments get us into, it’s always young men and women who bear the brunt of those decisions. Nobody wants peace more than a soldier.

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