When Temecula Mayor Jessica Alexander, Pastor Monty Sharp, and the other organizers of the Four Corners Prayer Movement say that the victory for Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore and our other surrounding cities is ours to claim, I believe it.

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

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.

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.