On the 4th, Why Not Hike Liberty Cap?

REFLECTIONS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
IT'S STEEP, HOT and climbs a nice 1,100', so better start just after the sun rises over the beautiful Grand Junction Valley. While hiking, it might be a good idea to think on the concept of liberty: What it meant to our founding forefathers who were willing to die for it; what it means to us softies today who just want bigger and more. Think about how liberty is lost when personal responsibility is supplanted by government nannism and out-of-control borrowing to support our addiction to that over-sized government boob. The lender is truly the master of the borrower. And our country is teetering on the verge of slavery again.

Will we have to fight Civil War 2 to get rid of this new rendition of slavery? I hope not but am not terribly optimistic. Meanwhile I'm chillin' with friends after that great hike up Liberty Cap.

Gave the right-of-way to the collared lizard with the beautiful aquamarine outfit and golden fascinator!