Tomorrow Margaret and I are running in the Special Edition Divas 5K. We started our day by picking up our very cool race packets.

And what sweet swag we were given: jacket, backpack, tutu and as the race nears completion, we will receive a boa and a much deserved tiara. I can't wait.


Temecula was incorporated in 1989. What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate this milestone with Lee and Margaret. Timing is everything!
We are a foursome of history buffs, so a quick tour of the history museum was expected.
I'm a huge fan of dioramas and the 'king' of the miniature towns, here in Southern California, is Joseph Toigo.
In 1976, he created a replication of Temecula in the early 1900s, for John Bianchi, Jr (a local legend himself).
Joseph's artistry can also be admired in the diorama on exhibit at the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park's Visitor Center. The 10-foot by 12-foot model depicts a typical working day in 1870 and is an authentic and accurate rendering of Old Town. The attention to detail is mind-boggling. Wow.



Temecula Boot Hill has been a final resting place for decades. Here one will find John Brown:  a songwriter, now decomposing and Joe Demon: an atheist, all dressed up with no place to go. Funny stuff.

 We continued our history lessons at the Vail Ranch Headquarters.

Vail Headquarters has been the heart of Temecula since 1867. Thanks to decades of preservation and restoration efforts, it is now a living historic park and a destination for specialty restaurants, boutique stores, and special events. Once again, it is a place that brings the community together, introduces visitors to our local heritage, and welcomes everybody to enjoy the best of today’s Temecula.
Margaret and I were surprised by finding this Little Free Library.

We toured the public library, grabbed some groceries and are having a quiet evening at home before tomorrow's race day. Life is good in Temecula.