Two of my favorite subjects are celebrations and freedom. Anytime I can find a way to put the two together, I’m all in! The 250th celebration of independence this past fourth of July was phenomenal. In fact the year-long celebration all over the country has been fantastic for me and my thirst to celebrate freedom. Coming up September 15th and 16th is a celebration of freedom near and dear to many in our stunning Temecula Valley but a momentous event that is barely recognized

The Grape Stomp is an annual tradition in Temecula Valley Wine Country, celebrated each September during Wine Month. It is intrinsically tied to the local grape harvest—a pivotal time of year when a vintner's hard work culminates. This season is crucial, as it determines the success of the upcoming year and may impact many future harvests. Temecula Wine Country Tradition Traditions such as the grape stomp celebrate the intense, precision-based nature of the harvest. It serves

If you’ve read any of my blogs, you know that I love history. I love learning from what happened and looking for ways to apply those history lessons to my current attempt at navigating the present. Honestly, there are times when I go after historical facts and come away with only the benefit of understanding or discovering a new foundation of respect for something. For example, the past blogs where I’ve looked into the history of our beautiful Temecula Valley. The trove of fu

Stevens' Kangaroo Rat, comes from the storied history of a man named Zachary Stevens from the Temecula Valley. Zach was a gambler by nature, although he was a miner by trade. He was chasing the dream of getting his piece of the Comstock Lode found in Carson City, Nevada.

You didn’t miss it! The 2026 Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival didn’t happen! I did some snooping around to find out the reason why. As usual, my curiosity took me in a direction I didn’t expect. The simple answer is the promoter had financial issues. The fun answer is, you’re going to love what I discovered while looking into the festival that wasn't that came from what was.

Who are the honored in the Temecula Valley? Look closer and you’ll see another underlying theme. It’s a theme that belongs not to the attraction but to the attracted. These neighbors, who were attracted to the Temecula Valley, carry the fingerprints of warriors.

Just in time for Mother's Day, some real-world, practical encouragement for moms that comes straight from the timeless pages of the Bible.

I love the Temecula Valley so much. I ALWAYS assume there is some kind of root in Temecula's hidden history that makes it the perfect place to live the American Dream. I began to look for a connection between Temecula, Cinco de Mayo, Artemis, or NASA. That's when I found Liam Kennedy.

It was the winter of 1848 and the entire future of the West hinged on a single message: Gold. The precious metal had been discovered at Sutter's Mill and the race was on to tell the world. This is where Kit Carson, already renowned as an explorer, guide, and courier, entered the story of the original Temecula golden era.

For me, stories about communities or individuals facing insurmountable obstacles, yet still rising to greatness through faith and determination are deeply moving. As I was enjoying a casual read through the history of James Garfield, America’s 20th President, I found parallels to the history of the city I love, Temecula, CA, that reminded me of what faith, hard work, and perseverance can accomplish.