Is the American Dream dying in Fallbrook?

For as long as we remember, America has been known as the land of opportunity, encouraging people to dream big and inspire others along the way.

Fallbrook mostly embodies everything good about America. Diverse, charitable, supportive, even daring to accept new ideas and create new events alongside those that are tried, true, and loved.

The Avocado Festival and Christmas Parade have been around forever – we love them! No matter that road closures may cause challenges and disruption. People are having fun, businesses benefit, charities too – it’s all good! Few complain.

But what about a new dream? A benefit to our community, a worthy cause, and perhaps inspiration to all generations? An event that brings people to our town and brings out our town in unity, fun and a genuine desire to give back? What an audacious concept!

What if we truly live as the “Friendly Village” towards each other, despite any inconvenience or difference of opinion? Admire and support another dream that is worthwhile, even if it isn’t ours? How sad if Fallbrook says that can happen anywhere else in the world but here.

In particular, I believe our youth needs to experience community in the true sense of the word, through events, volunteering and respectful living. To learn to look beyond personal inconvenience. To have their own dreams and persevere. After all, they are the future of Fallbrook. Let’s show them the possibilities of the Dream and embrace it again for ourselves.

Cathy Smelser