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Contents

FEBRUARY 2024

this issue

Revitalize Your Space 5 simple ways to refresh your home

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Valentine’s In Coronado It’s a Love Story that will leave you Tickled Pink with your Sweet Heart(s) Wilt Thou by My Valentine? Making beautiful things

Coronado’s Love of Tiles The Artistic Legacy of Kirsten Green

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Keys to Building Healthy Relationships Conversations, commonalities, and Invitations

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THE FIRST WORD

Love is in the air! From Valentine’s Day, flowers and chocolates to the love of your home, cocktail crushes, and Cupid, flip the pages and find it all.

Wilt Thou Be My Valentine? Mary Palumbo shared with us a beautiful table setting and how to entice your valentine with sweet treats!

real estate

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Who’s Who in Coronado Real Estate 2024 Get to know our local realtors 2023 Coronado Home Sales Report An annual report which depicts past years sales

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Island Icon: Gus Thompson & Emma Gardner Pioneers of Early Coronado

I Have A Crush This special red cocktail adds a dash of fun to an evening wih loved ones.

The Land of Lincoln.. Springfield Illinois The home and history of one of the most remarkable presidents

My Life: Love Is In The Air Thirty thousand feet of altitude gives you a lot of perspective

The Chamber is Tickled Pink to bring us fun gift ideas!

Home is where the heart is… Refresh your home decor with The True House Coronado, and 5 simple ways to revitalize your space, while taking a look back at the real estate stats from 2023, and getting to know local realtors.

Travel to the Land of Lincoln… Travel with Kris Grant, and celebrate Lincoln’s birthday in his home state of Illinois at the Presidential Museum. As we look back in history, help us celebrate the pioneers of Coronado, with Gus and Emma Thompson.

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What’s in Season? Apples! Get reacquainted with the surprising benefits of this crisp and sweet fruit

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Book Corner What people are reading this month

Remember to spread kindness and love, not only in February, but all year ‘round.

Cheers to love! Amanda, Renee and Trisha

Financial Focus Tax benefits of Home Ownership

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Revitalize Your Space: 5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home By Alyce Lopez of The True House Coronado

t’s that time of year when all the holiday decor has cleared out, and we are feeling the itch to redesign or redecorate. It’s only natural to want to create a space that feels inviting, comforting, and inspiring.

Fortunately, transforming the ambiance of your home doesn’t always require a complete overhaul. With a few strategic updates, you can breathe new life into your home and elevate its overall aesthetic appeal.

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Gallery Wall: One of the most effective ways to add personality and visual interest to your home is to create a gallery wall. Whether you opt for a carefully curated collection of artwork, photographs, or a mix of both, a gallery wall can serve as a captivating focal point that reflects your unique style and experiences. To get started, select a variety of frames in different sizes, shapes, and finishes to add depth and dimension to your display. Scale is always important. Start by looking at your space and

deciding how large you would like your gallery wall to be. Arrange the pieces on the floor to experiment with different layouts before hanging up your art. Once you’re satisfied with the arrangement, carefully install your artwork on the wall, ensuring that the spacing is visually balanced. A well-designed gallery wall has the power to transform any room and tell a story.

Room Sprays and Candles: There is nothing more rewarding than a clean house with a freshly lit candle. Introducing an inviting aroma can instantly elevate the ambiance of your home. Room sprays and candles have the ability to evoke specific moods and emotions. When selecting room sprays and candles, consider scents that resonate with you and complement the season. For instance, during warmer months, opt for fresh, citrusy fragrances, while in the colder seasons, warm, spicy scents can create a

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cozy atmosphere. Strategically place candles throughout your home, and use room sprays to lightly mist your linens and upholstery for a subtle, refreshing scent. Our favorite is our Signature Coronado Soy Candle — a bright and uplifting scent. Our Coronado Soy Candle features top notes of mandarin and lemongrass amplified by mid notes of bergamot and ginger steeped in a base of white tea and jasmine.

Throw Pillows: There is no better way to revamp your home than with a fresh set of throw pillows. They instantly inject a pop of color and texture. These versatile accessories can be easily swapped out to reflect changing seasons or your evolving design preferences. Experiment with a mix of sizes and shapes to create visual interest, and don’t be afraid to play with bold prints or vibrant hues to liven up a neutral sofa or armchair. Additionally, layering different textures, such as velvet, linen, or faux fur, can add depth and coziness to your seating areas, inviting you and your guests to unwind in style.

New Bedding: A restful, rejuvenating sleep is essential for overall wellbeing, and updating your bedding can significantly enhance your comfort and relaxation. Treat yourself to a luxurious set of new bamboo sheets — naturally breathable and hypoallergenic. Consider incorporating additional layers that complement your existing decor while adding a fresh, inviting feel to your bedroom. Layering different textures, such as soft cotton, bamboo, or linen, adds visual interest and depth to the space. We love to start with fresh white bamboo sheets followed by a lightweight coverlet, an all-season duvet, and an oversized blanket at the foot of the bed. FEBRUARY 2024 |

Indoor Plants: Introducing indoor plants is a quick and easy way to infuse your space with natural beauty and tranquility. Select a variety of indoor plants that thrive in the lighting conditions of your home, whether it’s bright and sunny or low-light. Consider incorporating low-maintenance options such as succulents, fresh flowers, and herbs. I love grabbing fresh rosemary or sage

at the grocery store and keeping it near my kitchen window to introduce some fresh greenery in the space. Strategically place plants in different areas of your home to create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. A bunch of fresh white hydrangeas are always welcome at my coffee table.

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I Have A Crush By CHRISTINE JOHNSON Photo by HATTIE FOOTE

ebruary is filled with love, greeting cards, flowers, and wonderful dinners with that special person in your life. I feel like the official month for the color red is also about kindness and gratitude in your life. There are so many of us who may live alone, have lost someone, or are fighting through situations where we just need someone in our lives. That doesn’t make February the only month that we should ask for help. I think this special month just has a way of accenting love in many different ways. I know the cynics in all of us are saying that Valentine’s Day is just a commercial holiday where we are obligated to purchase things we would normally not buy just to make our loved ones happy. I can’t say I disagree, but it can be different. We started a tradition in our family to make it a day where we concentrate on what the person really needs. Not jewelry. Not $200 flowers. Things that truly touch the heart and come from the heart.

Homemade cards. A personal video. A silly Squishmallow. A family picture in a frame. For me, when times get tough and I remember things that have changed in my life, those simple inspirations make me smile the most and bring back the love to my heart that no sparkle in a box could ever do. I truly believe these special gifts remind us of how lucky we are. Maybe they take a really hard moment and make it positive again. They remind us of when our children were young or the love on the day we got married and all the anniversaries that followed. Valentine’s Day has a special meaning for everyone. Make it a day filled with love, memories, and spending time with friends and family who support you and those we miss in our lives. Let’s not forget it’s a day of celebration, and a special red cocktail adds a dash of fun to the evening with loved ones. Happy Valentine’s Day with love and support to the community, family, and friends. ◆

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MY LIFE: HAT TIE FOOTE

Love Is In The Air By HATTIE FOOTE

onjour Coronado lovers, ‘tis the season for all things amore, which is why I will be discussing my love for aviation today. Look, there are only so many times I can recommend my favorite date night restaurants in Coronado, and Lord knows cooking isn’t my strong suit, so I can’t share any romantic dinner recipes. But I can tell you about how my husband Chris proposed 37,000 feet in the air; our love was quite literally soaring! Please fasten your seatbelts securely and make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in the upright and locked position. We are ready for departure! I recently asked my kids if they would be comfortable flying by themselves to visit my sister in New Mexico, a 1-½ hour flight. The look of shock and horror on their faces gave me the answer immediately. Growing up, I was a trained professional unaccompanied minor as our family was spread out all over. When I was 11, my grandmother took me on a trip of a lifetime to Paris. We saw and ate everything, and it was so incredibly special. We met my grandfather there, and when Spring Break was over for me, they stayed in Europe, and I flew home alone. I thought I was very chic and international and was extremely nonchalant about the whole thing. Looking back, I’m so proud of my little fifth-grade self for being so brave and adventurous. I would

fly solo to the East Coast every summer to see my family and to Paris twice more to visit my aunt, uncle, and cousins. I called my mom just now to be like, “Why were you guys just sticking your child on a plane alone all the time?” We had a good laugh; nobody seems to remember why which just adds to my international mystery era. When I graduated, I, like so many, had no idea what I was doing. I knew I loved flying, so I thought that I would start there. I applied for a job as a Reserva-

tions Agent at Southwest Airlines and was hired immediately. I flew to Dallas and trained and trained more in Albuquerque, and all of a sudden, I was a career woman! I loved the company, and I loved the perks. On my days off, I would fly to San Diego in the morning, have lunch and shop with my mom and sister, and then fly home that night. I would gossip with the flight attendants as they poured me wine on the side. It was the best. What wasn’t the best was the actual job. It was soul-sucking having

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people scream at me all day; also, as a newbie, you were working all the terrible shifts and always holidays. I remember one Christmas Eve, I was working, and I had one heavy breathing call that made me want to puke, followed by a woman who had imbibed in too much Christmas cheer and kept repeating a speech about how Southwest was her favorite airline. I knew my delicate self was not cut out for this position. As I pondered what my next move was, Chris and I flew to San Diego for my birthday. We were cruising somewhere over Arizona, and the flight attendant called my name over the intercom, saying I had dropped my camera. When I got to the front of the plane, the flight attendant was smiling and pointed to the back, and I saw Chris, I swear to God, floating up the aisle. All of a sudden, he is down on his knee, intercom in hand, and I start to black out because I realize what’s happening. My worst nightmare is attention on me, and I have an entire plane watching this happen. I wish I could tell you what he said, but my ears were ringing, and I was pouring

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sweat and crying while the whole plane cheered. It was such a sweet, beautiful moment, and even though this was 16 years ago, I am wildly uncomfortable reliving it right now. As soon as we got home, I met with my supervisor and gave them my notice. They were so kind and supportive, even offering me a position in flight. I was flattered but also explained if I couldn’t handle people yelling at me on the

phone, I really couldn’t handle it in person. That was the end of my career in aviation, but my deep fascination with it continues. My daughter was a newborn when Malaysia Flight 370 disappeared, and I would nurse through the night, reading every article about it. I can tell you when the Japan Airlines or British Airways flights depart and land at SAN. I could talk about people’s flight experiences all day long, like my aunt’s recent three aborted landings in Paris, eventually diverting to Geneva, or the time a child projectile vomited in front me so violently that it hit the headrest in front of him and shot backward filling my purse on the ground and covering my window and legs. I am still completely traumatized by that one, if you couldn’t guess. My favorite part of landing at San Diego International Airport is looking out the left-side window and seeing our beautiful bridge that will lead me home. Well, ladies and gentlemen, we have reached our destination, and I thank you so much for flying with me today! Also, please be kind to airline employees. Have a great day, and we hope to see you again soon! ◆

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Love Story Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone…

f we were responding to Taylor Swift’s song lyrics, we would recommend the historic Hotel Marisol Coronado! This beautiful boutique property, accented with decorative Juliet balconies, has a cool, clean, coastal style, popular with couples of all ages. “We love romance!” beams General Manager Shannon Hinzo. “The hotel has been the backdrop for proposals, weddings, babymoons and endless anniversaries.” What keeps couples coming back? “Multiple elements - we are tucked away on a quiet street offering the most elegant night’s rest in an inviting king size bed made up with the best Casa Rovea Italian linens. Guests love to take the intimate, vintage elevator to the drawing room for fresh pastries at breakfast, and enjoy a glass of champagne in our secluded, private courtyard.” If you were asked to recommend one romantic attraction on this love island, what would chose? “The Coronado sunset never disappoints,” Hinzo sighs. “The sounds of the ocean, the cool breeze and the beautiful colors of the sky will leave you breathless.” VALENTINE DINING Just minutes walk from the Hotel Marisol you can enjoy two very special St Valentine’s menus: Little Frenchie is offering 3 courses for $120 per person, with divine Grand Marnier Souffle or Le Opera Cake for dessert. Stake has 4 courses for $135 per person (with the option of a wine pairing and a deluxe caviar upgrade) with desserts including an indulgent Chocolate Pavlova.

This special Valentine’s Guide is brought to you with love from the Coronado Chamber of Commerce

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WHOLE LATTE LOVE Cosy up with six steamy Valentine’s Day barista specials at Clayton’s Bakery, including Strawberry White Chocolate Kiss Latte and Be Mine Mocha, with chocolate, raspberry and espresso.

♥ But soft! What light from yonder window breaks? It is CHS Senior Conner Eckenroth channeling Romeo at the romantic Hotel Marisol.

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Tickled Pink! Cupid is targeting pink gifts for your loved ones

HOT PINK FOR A HOT DATE Pink sparkly boots from Weekends at The Del

HEART TO HEART Française have a myriad of stylish heart motif items including candles, tablecloths and this Boncoeurs hand-patinated mirror. Beaded decorative hearts and keychains from Fair Trade Decor. Perspex art hearts from Emerald C Gallery.

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FLAG ME UP Coronado Hardware have a great range of affordable Valentine’s gifts, including this cute Love You More flag.

SWEET DREAMS Pink silk pajamas and pillowcase from Monroe at The Del

LOVE LETTERS Bay Books can order almost any book for you, including Oh. It’s You - Love Poems by Cats

YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE Pink mosaic lanterns and lamps from Crystals & Minerals Ingenious orchid lanterns with floating tea lights activated by water, plus matching “pack flat” vases from Fair Trade Decor

BE MY GALENTINE Ballerina and Coronado Academy of Dance owner Miranda Giles is wearing kiss-proof Ambitious lipgloss from Miracles & More in the Coronado Cays. Cute book of 10 Galentine Vouchers from Coronado Hardware.

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Sweet Hearts Sweets for your sweet on the Feast of Saint Valentine

1. “All you need is love and a donut!” according to Clayton’s Coffee Shop. 2. Heart-shaped cookies with shimmering sprinkles from Clayton’s Bakery. 3. Combine dessert and flowers with Tartine’s orchidtopped cheesecake. 4. Heart-shaped strawberry mousse sponge cake from Boney’s Bayside Market. 5. Parakeet Cafe is pretty in pink with gift-wrapped, gluten-free cookies. 6. Little Frenchie have Une Boîte D’Amour with heart-shaped brie, truffles, macarons & bottle of Brut Rose. Also Canelés de Bordeaux pastry trio, including dark chocolate and pomegranate flavor. Order by Feb 12th! 7. Chink pink with Vom Fass’ Wild Rose Liquor. 8. Dinky Donut Shack offers a red velvet donut special with cream cheese glaze and pink sprinkles.

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Elevate Your Valentine’s Day Makeup Look REMEMBER, VALENTINE'S DAY IS A CELEBRATION OF LOVE AND ROMANCE.

alentine's Day is a special occasion that calls for an extra touch of glamour and allure. Whether you are planning a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, you deserve to look and feel absolutely stunning. To help you achieve a memorable and sophisticated look, we have curated six makeup tips that will make you truly unforgettable.

6 Tips to Make Your Valentine’s Makeup More Romantic

Have fun experimenting with different looks and embrace your inner goddess this Valentine's Day!

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1. Create a Flawless Complexion: Love Your Skin

2. Embrace Soft and Romantic Shades: The Power of Love

3. Play Up Your Eyes: The Windows to Your Soul

A flawless complexion is the canvas for a stunning makeup look. Start by prepping your skin with a hydrating primer to create a smooth and even base. Then, apply a lightweight foundation that matches your skin tone perfectly. Conceal any imperfections with a creamy concealer and set it with a translucent powder for a long-lasting finish. This will give you a radiant and flawless complexion, allowing your natural beauty to shine through.

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to embrace soft and romantic shades in your makeup. Opt for a romantic palette that includes shades of rosy pinks, soft mauves, and dreamy neutrals, a range of versatile shades that will enhance your natural beauty and create a mesmerizing look. Blend these shades together to create a soft, romantic, and dreamy eye look that complements your outfit and sets the mood for a romantic evening.

Your eyes are the focal point of your face, so it's important to make them stand out. Enhance your natural beauty by using a classic black eyeliner. This will give you a polished and elegant look that lasts all night long. Define your eyes with precision, creating a captivating and alluring gaze that will leave a lasting impression.

4. Amp Up Your Lashes: Maximize your look

5. Apply Blush: Bring Out Your Natural Glow

6. Finish with a Romantic Lip: Choose a Matte Lipstick

No romantic makeup look is complete without luscious lashes. Add drama and allure to your eyes by applying a Flutter & Flirt Mascara formulated to give your lashes volume, length, and curl.

In order to choose a blush shade that flattering, be sure to consider your skin tone. For a light skin tone, go with a pale pink or peach shade of blush. Medium skin tones mean that deeper shades like a deep rose is a must. If you have dark or olive toned skin, a bronze blush will bring out your natural beauty.

Finish off your Valentine's Day makeup look with a romantic lip color. Choose a classic red lipstick, or opt for a soft and rosy lip stain for a more subtle look. Define the shape of your lips with a matching lip liner to prevent feathering. A perfectly applied lip color adds a final touch of elegance and sensuality to your overall look.

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Making Beautiful Things... ~Mary Palumbo

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Christmas and a lot of red decoration, I like to focus on more pinks for Valentine’s Day like this table setting.

wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day Itwithout chocolate and other beautiful sweets. Like this chocolate cake drenched in dark chocolate ganache.

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In Coronado, where art and community spirit intertwine, Kirstin Green is the personification of creativity and dedication to her hometown. Kirstin was born in Coronado in 1976, her mom worked at Sharp Coronado Hospital for five decades and her dad served as the head running coach at Coronado High School from the mid-1990s. Known for her stunning mosaic installations adorning public spaces, Kirstin's passion for enhancing the beauty of Coronado knows no bounds. She once jokingly (or I initially thought it was a joke) commented that her goal was to create beautiful mosaics on every available wall in town and with five pieces in the City of Coronado Public Art collection and more than that on the Coronado High School campus Kirstin is doing a good job of reaching her goal. Her public installations can be viewed and enjoyed at Spreckels Park, the Coronado Municipal Golf Course, The Cays Tennis Court, and Sharp Coronado Hospital. In addition, she has completed dozens of installations for private residences and businesses.

elaborate, housed in the Brian Bent Memorial Aquatic Complex. “Water” captures the color and shapes of water while providing an area for seating in the complex. This was Kirstin’s third public art installation. In 2010 Green was once again commissioned by the City of Coronado to create “Par for the Course” in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Coronado Municipal Golf Course which opened in 1957. Kirstin used multi-colored tesserae (individual pieces of stained glass) to create this mosaic. It is located just outside the main entrance to the Coronado Golf Course Clubhouse. Each tessera radiates out from the golf ball and creates a feeling of action. The mosaic features a ceramic golf ball made from a cast of a real golf ball. In 2017, Coronado built a new restroom in Spreckels Park, and at that time the original mosaic was cleaned and updated with a new frame and lighting. In addition, Kirstin returned to Spreckels to install two new mosaics on the

Kirstin installed her first public art piece, “Concert in the Park,” a three-panel mosaic with assistance from Coronado High School Art students. This was the first of many collaborations with Laura Hill, the amazing art teacher who has been teaching there since 1995. Completed in 2002, the piece has been the backdrop for where the community gathers to picnic, play, and hear music. It is an integral part of a Coronado summer, and the theme of music and community was ideal for Kirstin Green’s first collaboration with Coronado High School students as well as her foray into the world of public art. In 2003 she created a bench in the Cays near the Coronado Cays Tennis Courts. “Silver Strand Sunset '' pays homage to the amazing sunsets visible on the Strand. Five years later Kirstin created another bench, but this one a bit more FEBRUARY 2024 |

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exterior of the new permanent restroom building. “Zinnia” and “Hibiscus” designs were inspired by the annual Coronado Flower Show held every spring in the park since 1922. Fifteen years later, and with several installations under her belt, Kirstin made this mosaic using smalti, a traditional Italian glass. Considered one of the most beautiful of all mosaic materials because of its brilliance and range of colors, it is made according to a process developed by Byzantine craftsmen. Green had never worked with smalti on this scale before and the learning curve was signiﬁcant. But

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her results were exquisite and were unveiled in time for the annual Flower Show in the spring of 2017. Before and in between the work for the city Kirstin has stayed remarkably busy teaching her craft to students while installing several new mosaics on the Coronado High School campus often in collaboration with her fellow art teachers including Laura Hill, Eric Rempe and Kelly Telebrico. Mosaics on the CHS campus include “The Sweet Piece,” (2006), “Math in Nature,”(2007), “Jazz Hands,” (2016), and “The River of Giving, (2011), a mosaic that continues to grow as it

honors donors and Islander families who contribute to the Coronado Uniﬁed School District. “The Universe” (2009) is an elaborate, colorful, overhead mosaic inspired by the quote “Somewhere, Something Incredible is Waiting to be Known,” associated with Carl Sagan. Her latest school project was “Roots of Wonder,” (2019-2022) created before, during and after the Covid 19 Pandemic. It is a multimedia labor of love with references to forty novels. It is truly a tribute to perseverance, creativity, literature, and imagination. Kirstin took some time in 2017-2020 to

complete a master’s degree program for Expressive Arts Therapy. Coincidentally that year Sharp Coronado Hospital CEO, Susan Stone reached out to her to do a 9’ x 9’ mural for a new healing garden. She agreed to do it and saw a great opportunity to host gatherings at the hospital to hear what healing meant to people in the community. Green felt that the community would know best what healing looked like and she wanted the mural to reﬂect their experiences. Through this arts based research, “Healing” was created for the hospital she was born in and that her mother worked in for 50 years. She commented that this was “a true piece of community art.” Her latest endeavor is the Coronado Cays Tile Project. It reveals yet another facet of her artistic talent and commitment to community enrichment. This project presented Kirstin with a unique challenge and an opportunity to expand her artistic repertoire once again. Tasked with revitalizing the aging ceramic tiles adorning the walls of Kingston Villas in the Cays, Kirstin embarked on a journey into the realm of hand-glazed tiles, a departure from her traditional mosaic work. Amidst her many accomplishments, Kirstin's latest work unveils a chapter of artistic innovation and community collaboration that demonstrates her ability to create what others can only envision. Drawing inspiration from traditional techniques like wax resist, Kirstin delved into the intricate art of Cuerda Seca, infusing each tile with vibrant colors and timeless designs. Cuerda Seca, or “dry cord” in Spanish, is a tilemaking technique used when creating colored ceramic tiles. This technique was developed in the 15th century to prevent colored glazes from running together, allowing for the creation of intricate colored tile designs. Despite the steep learning curve and challenges inherent

in the process, Kirstin's unwavering dedication, vision and collaboration with the Coronado Cays Homeowners Association yielded remarkable results. Her meticulous approach to the craft, from designing and refining the patterns to painstakingly executing each step of the glazing process, reflects her commitment to excellence and her fearlessness in learning and mastering time-tested artistic techniques. Through countless firings and meticulous touch-ups, Kirstin transformed ordinary terracotta tiles into exquisite works of art, breathing new life into the community spaces they adorn. The culmination of her efforts can be witnessed in the revamped entry signage of Coronado Cays, an acknowledgment to Kirstin's vision and craftsmanship. At five feet by seven feet, the sign welcomes visitors with a blend of tradition and modernity, a symbol of community pride and identity. Beyond the Kingston Villas, Kirstin's artistic journey continues as she ventures into creating custom tiles for Grand Caribe Isle, crafting each piece with nautical motifs that pay homage to Coronado's coastal heritage. With each project, Kirstin's passion for preserving the town's aesthetic legacy shines through, enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike. As Kirstin looks towards the future, her collaboration with the Coronado Cays Homeowners Association demonstrates the transformative power of art in fostering community bonds and revitalizing shared spaces. Her tireless dedication and artistic ingenuity not only beautify the town but also inspire a sense of belonging and pride among its residents. In a world where art goes beyond mere aesthetics to become a catalyst for community engagement and revitalization, Kirstin Green's mosaic masterpieces create

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an enduring legacy of creativity and collaboration in Coronado. She creates vibrant, beautiful public art, leaving an indelible mark on the heart of her beloved hometown. So, in your travels around Coronado, if you ﬁnd yourself captivated by the mosaic murals or hand-glazed tiles adorning its residential streets, public buildings, schools and parks, take a moment to appreciate the artistic vision and dedication of Kirstin Green, a true creator of Coronado's artistic heritage and community spirit. And if you see a blank wall . . . For more information or images of her work visit: kirstingreen.com

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FINANCIAL FOCUS Tax Benefits of Home Ownership In tax lingo, your principal residence is the place where you legally reside. It’s typically the place where you spend most of your time, but several other factors are also relevant in determining your principal residence. Many of the tax benefits associated with home ownership apply mainly to your principal residence — different rules apply to second homes and investment properties. Here’s what you need to know to make owning a home really pay off at tax time.

Deducting mortgage interest

One of the most important tax benefits that comes with owning a home is the fact that you may be able to deduct any mortgage interest that you pay. If you itemize deductions on Schedule A of your federal income tax return, you can generally deduct the interest that you pay on debt resulting from a loan used to buy, build, or improve your home, provided that the loan is secured by your home. In tax terms, this is referred to as “home acquisition debt.” You’re able to deduct home acquisition debt on a second home as well as your main home (note, however, that when it comes to second homes, special rules apply if you rent the home out for part of the year). For mortgage debt incurred prior to December 16, 2017, up to $1 million of home acquisition debt ($500,000 if you’re married and file separately) qualifies for the interest deduction. If your mortgage loan exceeds $1 million, some of the interest that you pay on the loan may not be deductible. For mortgage debt incurred after December 15, 2017, up to $750,000 of home acquisition debt ($375,000 if you’re married and file separately) qualifies for the interest deduction. If your mortgage loan exceeds $750,000, some of the interest that you pay on the loan may not be deductible. A deduction is no longer allowed for interest on home equity indebtedness. Home equity used to substantially improve your home is not treated as home equity indebtedness and can still qualify for the interest deduction. For more information, see IRS Publication 936.

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Mortgage insurance

You can generally treat amounts you paid during 2021 for qualified mortgage insurance as home mortgage interest, provided that the insurance was associated with home acquisition debt, and was being paid on an insurance contract issued after 2006. Qualified mortgage insurance is mortgage insurance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Housing Administration, the Rural Housing Service, and qualified private mortgage insurance (PMI) providers. The deduction is phased out, though, if your adjusted gross income was more than $100,000 ($50,000 if married filing separately). Starting in 2022, amounts paid for qualified mortgage insurance are generally not deductible.

Deducting real estate property taxes

If you itemize deductions on Schedule A, you can also generally deduct real estate taxes that you’ve paid on your property in the year that they’re paid to the taxing authority. However, for 2018 to 2025, individuals are able to claim an itemized deduction of up to only $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately) for state and local property taxes and state and local income taxes (or sales taxes in lieu of income taxes). Previously, there were no dollar limits. If you pay your real estate taxes through an escrow account, you can only deduct the real estate taxes actually paid by your lender from the escrow account during the year. Only the legal property owner can deduct real estate taxes. You cannot deduct homeowner association assessments, since they are not imposed by a state or local government.

AMT considerations

If you’re subject to the alternative minimum tax (AMT) in a given year, your ability to deduct real estate taxes may be limited. That’s because, under the AMT calculation, no deduction is allowed for state and local taxes, including real estate tax.

Deducting points and closing costs

Buying a home is confusing enough without wondering how to handle the settlement charges at tax time. When you take out a loan to buy a home, or when you refinance an existing loan on your home, you’ll probably be charged closing costs. These may include points, as well as attorney’s fees, recording fees, title search fees, appraisal fees, and loan or document preparation and processing fees. You’ll need to know whether you can deduct these fees (in part or in full) on your federal income tax return, or whether they’re simply added to the cost basis of your home. Before we get to that, let’s define one term. Points are certain charges paid when you obtain a home mortgage. They are sometimes called loan origination fees. One point typically equals one percent of the loan amount borrowed. When you buy your main home, you may be able to deduct points in full in the year that you pay them if you itemize deductions and meet certain requirements. You may even be able to deduct points that the seller pays for you. More information about these requirements is available in IRS Publication 936. Refinanced loans are treated differently. Generally, points that you pay on a refinanced loan are not deductible in full in the year that you pay them. Instead, they’re deducted ratably over

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Improvements add value to your home, prolong its life, or adapt it to a new use. For example, the installation of a deck, a built-in swimming pool, or a second bathroom would be considered an improvement. In contrast, a repair simply keeps your home in good operating condition. Regular repairs and maintenance (e.g., repainting your house and fixing your gutters) are not considered improvements and are not included in the tax basis of your home. However, if repairs are performed as part of an extensive remodeling of your home, the entire job may be considered an improvement.

the life of the loan. In other words, you can deduct a certain portion of the points each year. If the loan is used to make improvements to your principal residence, however, you may be able to deduct the points in full in the year paid. What about other settlement fees and closing costs? Generally, you cannot deduct these costs on your tax return. Instead, you must adjust your tax basis (the cost, plus or minus certain factors) in your home. For example, you’d increase your basis to reflect certain closing costs, including: • Abstract fees • Charges for installing utility services • Legal fees • Recording fees • Surveys • Transfer or stamp taxes • Owner’s title insurance For more information, see IRS Publication 530.

Tax treatment of home improvements and repairs

Home improvements and repairs are generally nondeductible. Improvements, though, can increase the tax basis of your home (which in turn can lower your tax bite when you sell your home).

Exclusion of capital gain when your house is sold If you sell your principal residence at a loss, you generally can’t deduct the loss on your tax return. If you sell your principal residence at a gain you may be able to exclude some or all of the gain from federal income tax.

Generally speaking, capital gain (or loss) on the sale of your principal residence equals the sale price of your home less your adjusted basis in the property. Your adjusted basis is the cost of the property (i.e., what you paid for it initially), plus amounts paid for capital improvements, less any depreciation and casualty losses claimed for tax purposes. If you meet all requirements, you can exclude from federal income tax up to $250,000 ($500,000 if you’re married and file a joint return) of any capital gain that results from the sale of your principal residence. Anything over those limits is generally subject to tax. In general this exclusion can be used only once every two years. To qualify for the exclusion, you must have owned and used the home as your principal residence for a total of two out of the five years before the sale. For example, you and your spouse bought your home in 1981 for $200,000. You’ve lived in it ever since and file joint federal income tax returns. You sold the

house yesterday for $350,000. Your entire $150,000 gain ($350,000 - $200,000) is excludable. That means that you don’t have to report your home sale on your federal income tax return. What if you fail to meet the two-outof-five-year rule? Or what if you used the capital gain exclusion within the past two years with respect to a different principal residence? You may still be able to exclude part of your gain if your home sale was due to a change in place of employment, health reasons, or certain other unforeseen circumstances. In such a case, exclusion of the gain may be prorated. Additionally, special rules may apply in the following cases: • If your principal residence contained a home office or was otherwise used partially for business purposes • If you sell vacant land adjacent to your principal residence • If your principal residence is owned by a trust • If you rented part of your principal residence to tenants, or used it as a vacation or second home • If you owned your principal residence jointly with an unmarried individual Note : Members of the uniformed services, foreign services, and intelligence community, as well as certain Peace Corps volunteers and employees may elect to suspend the running of the two-out-of-five-year requirement during any period of qualified official extended duty up to a maximum of ten years. Consult a tax professional for details. Article courtesy of Jane Braun, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, Plan to Prosper 1013 Park Place Coronado, CA 92118 619-537-0200 jane@coronadoadvisor.com / www.plantoprospernow.com.

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2023

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The Coronado Magazine Real Estate Report is an annual report which depicts past years sales. January 2023

BD 309 1St St 4 430 Palm Ave 2 1105 6Th Street 5 438 G Ave 1 432 B Avenue 3 1720 Avenida Del Mundo 909 0 3 Kingston 2 1 Jamaica Village Rd 3 707 Orange Ave 3B 2 1730 Avenida Del Mundo 609 3 337 B Avenue 2 1770 Avenida Del Mundo 1109 3

BA 3 2 7 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 2

SQFT 1,652 1,562 3,653 587 2,189 639 1,632 1,938 1,398 1,700 1,508 1,669

SOLD $8,750,000 $1,451,000 $4,300,000 $955,000 $2,540,000 $1,125,000 $1,755,000 $1,600,000 $1,335,000 $3,250,000 $1,900,000 $2,900,000

4 2 5 1 3 0 2 3 2 3 2 3

BA 3 2 7 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 2

SQFT 1,652 1,562 3,653 587 2,189 639 1,632 1,938 1,398 1,700 1,508 1,669

SOLD $8,750,000 $1,451,000 $4,300,000 $955,000 $2,540,000 $1,125,000 $1,755,000 $1,600,000 $1,335,000 $3,250,000 $1,900,000 $2,900,000

BD 2 3 2 2 2 3 5 2 2 3 4 3 3 3 1 4 4 2 3

BA 1 3 2 2 1 4 6 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 7 4 2 2

SQFT 1,008 2,324 1,373 1,437 750 2,309 3,162 1,560 1,375 1,180 1,897 1,630 2,520 2,560 749 3,073 1,632 1,501 1,860

SOLD $2,210,000 $2,766,000 $1,875,000 $1,150,000 $1,650,000 $2,400,000 $3,500,000 $1,130,000 $2,775,000 $1,900,000 $2,950,000 $2,900,000 $2,520,000 $2,675,000 $1,457,000 $5,350,000 $2,400,000 $1,125,000 $1,850,000

February 2023 BD 309 1St St 430 Palm Ave 1105 6Th Street 438 G Ave 432 B Avenue 1720 Avenida Del Mundo 909 3 Kingston 1 Jamaica Village Rd 707 Orange Ave 3B 1730 Avenida Del Mundo 609 337 B Avenue 1770 Avenida Del Mundo 1109

March 2023

948 G Ave 946 B Ave 1820 Avenida del Mundo 208 707 Orange Ave 1D 455 Adella Ln 59 Tunapuna Ln 754 H 333 D Ave #4 1820 Avenida Del Mundo 1109 815 G Ave 747 Guadalupe Ave 1720 Avenida del Mundo 208 1220 1st St 303 1101 1st Street 212 1760 Avenida del Mundo 1401 203 6th Street 558 G Ave 5 Montego Ct 7 Antigua Ct

April 2023

928 10Th St 1520 Pendleton Road 872 C Ave 812 3rd St 710 Cabrillo Ave 848 San Luis Rey 1099 1st St 408 24 Buccaneer Way 107 Antigua Ct. 857 J Ave 4 The Inlet 500 Palm Ave 229 G Ave 1750 Avenida del Mundo 409 205 B Ave 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 712 765 H Ave. 438 E Ave 16 Bridgetown Bnd 918 Pomona Avenue 441 Ocean Blvd 625 2nd Street 52 Half Moon 625 2nd Street 1780 Avenida del Mundo 803 344 Orange Avenue 203 1730 Avenida del Mundo 208 36 Green Turtle Rd 1099 1st St 117

May 2023

29 The Point 24 Sandpiper Strand 933 D Avenue 89 Tunapuna Lane 7 Jamaica Village 868 J Avenue 1023 E Avenue 51 Catspaw Cape 1613 Miguel Avenue 711 Country Club Lane 1760 Avenida Del Mundo 207 710 Country Club Lane 931 D Ave 935 F 931 D Avenue 1750 Avenida Del Mundo 510

BD 4 4 4 4 5 4 2 4 2 3 4 3 4 2 4 1 3 3 4 5 5 3 3 3 2 3 2 4 2

BA 3 3 5 3 7 3 3 5 2 3 4 3 5 2 4 1 2 2 3 6 7 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 3

SQFT 2,046 1,860 2,651 2,316 3,772 1,523 2,021 3,900 1,666 2,256 2,500 1,511 2,697 1,333 1,987 756 1,189 1,390 2,475 4,136 3,912 1,759 2,623 1,759 1,122 1,963 1,380 2,799 1,841

SOLD $2,950,000 $2,550,000 $4,225,000 $2,900,000 $5,900,000 $2,760,000 $2,350,000 $4,850,000 $1,575,000 $3,599,000 $1,750,000 $2,725,000 $3,100,000 $2,495,000 $2,625,000 $1,100,000 $2,825,000 $2,035,000 $2,100,000 $5,000,000 $12,050,000 $3,000,000 $2,100,000 $3,000,000 $2,180,000 $1,415,000 $3,400,000 $3,195,000 $1,837,500

BD 4 5 2 3 3 5 3 2 2 3 1 4 2 3 2 1

BA 3 5 1 3 2 7 2 2 2 4 1 6 1 4 2 1

SQFT 3,529 3,734 963 1,934 1,604 3,825 1,673 1,526 1,435 5,157 811 4,490 891 2,587 891 1,080

SOLD $4,750,000 $4,400,000 $930,000 $2,425,000 $1,400,000 $6,000,000 3,100,000 $2,295,000 $2,414,000 $5,000,000 $1,909,000 $7,000,000 $900,000 $3,675,000 $900,000 $1,345,000

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BD 3 5 4 3 3 4 4 2 1 1 4 2 2 2 4 2 3

BA 4 5 3 3 3 5 4 2 2 1 5 3 1 2 3 2 3

SQFT 3,200 3,740 2,370 1,849 1,860 2,937 3,493 1,213 615 756 2,315 2,257 1,155 1,360 2,059 1,299 1,826

SOLD 2,850,000 $6,200,000 $3,700,000 $1,550,000 $4,101,725 $6,350,000 $3,225,000 $2,210,000 $1,025,000 $1,055,000 $3,700,000 $1,749,000 $1,575,000 $2,550,000 $3,700,000 $1,335,000 $1,280,000

BD 314 E ave 3 50 Montego Ct 2 1820 Avenida Del Mundo 608 2 1760 Avenida del Mundo 810 2 1820 Avenida Del Mundo 806 1 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 1104 2 5 Aruba Bend 3 1210 3rd St 3 160 Acacia Way 4 428 G Avenue 1 1780 Avenida del Mundo 302 2 28 Green Turtle 4 1155 Star Park Cir 2A 2 1780 Avenida Del Mundo 1209 3 724 1st St 4 1720 Avenida Del Mundo 203 1 819 San Luis Rey Avenue 3 64 Spinnaker Way 3 917 3rd 3 52 Port of Spain 4 1750 Avenida Del Mundo 1401 1 27 Green Turtle Rd 3 1133 1st St 120 2 1710 Avenida Del Mundo 1501 2 1623 Glorietta 2

BA 3 3 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 4 3 4 4 1 2 3 2 3 1 3 2 2 2

SQFT 2,476 1,492 1,209 1,215 1,150 1,213 2,122 1,546 1,619 534 1,321 3,250 1,458 2,183 3,445 849 2,220 2,666 1,255 2,293 1,111 2,000 1,689 1,859 896

SOLD $2,850,000 $1,470,000 $2,100,000 $1,950,000 $1,100,000 $2,375,000 $2,259,000 $1,900,000 $3,600,000 $1,150,000 $2,450,000 $3,600,000 $2,200,000 $3,375,000 $4,000,000 $1,750,000 $3,820,040 $3,257,000 $1,775,000 $2,035,000 $1,500,000 $3,000,000 $1,765,000 $4,100,000 $1,545,000

1101 1st Street 107 1721 Monterey Ave 1614 San Luis Rey 69 Half Moon Bnd 1014 F Ave 503 9th Street 51 Spinnaker Way 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 1704 1614 Pomona Ave 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 912 949 D Avenue 1099 1st Street 201 405 B Ave Avenue 1780 Avenida del Mundo 902 600 9th 707 Orange Avenue 1C 10 Jamaica Village Rd

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BD 234 E Ave 3 1011 Coronado Ave. 5 764 E Avenue 2 841 H Avenue 3 50 The Point 4 1820 Avenida Del Mundo #408 2 1750 Avenida Del Mundo 501 - 502 3 1014 5th St 3A 3 421 8th St 4 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 1402 1 801 C Ave 14 1 15 Blue Anchor Cay Road 4 465 Orange 2 434 Orange Ave 3A 3 305 Pomona Ave 2 828 D 3 466 G Avenue 1 42 Antigua Ct 3 1651 Glorietta Blvd 2 1101 1st Street 209 2 821 9th street 3 1770 Avenida Del Mundo 506 2 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 704 2 912 B Avenue 5 36 Kingston Ct S 2 1770 Avenida del Mundo 504 2 1155 Star Park Cir 1C 2

September 2023 BD 34 Spinnaker Way 4 33 Blue Anchor Cay Rd 4 1099 1st Street 408 2 274 J Ave 4 1720 Avenida del Mundo 501 0 764 F Ave 3 344 Orange Ave 302 2 1820 Avenida Del Mundo 1201 1 966 A Ave 5 767 I Avenue 4 7 Half Moon 3 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 1103 1 1500 Orange Avenue Shore House 44 2 417 Pomona Ave 4 226 Orange Avenue 103 2 1830 Avenida del Mundo 1101 2 1830 Avenida del Mundo 302 1 1730 Avenida del Mundo 1401 0

BA 3 3 3 2 3 2 4 3 4 1 1 4 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 5 2 2 2

SQFT 1,952 2,784 1,359 714 2,714 1,400 2,248 1,815 2,538 756 754 3,226 1,083 1,896 756 1,805 534 1,729 1,238 1,801 1,873 1,298 1,213 3,200 1,665 1,400 1,404

SOLD $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $1,015,000 $2,200,000 $3,122,000 $2,290,000 $3,820,000 $3,125,000 $3,266,000 $1,070,000 $900,000 $4,010,000 $1,275,000 $3,100,000 $1,525,000 $1,995,000 $816,500 $1,466,250 $1,800,000 $2,000,000 $2,900,000 $2,450,000 $2,225,000 $3,850,000 $2,025,000 $2,850,000 $2,050,000

BA 4 5 3 3 1 3 2 2 6 3 3 1 2 5 2 2 2 1

SQFT 2,871 3,063 2,021 2,553 663 1,901 1,389 1,200 3,882 3,121 1,938 756 1,498 3,077 1,650 1,165 756 700

SOLD $3,250,000 $4,985,000 $2,395,000 $2,965,000 $900,000 $2,200,000 $1,300,000 $1,857,000 $5,950,000 $4,275,000 $1,533,000 $1,250,000 $3,550,000 $4,050,000 $1,300,000 $1,900,000 $1,300,000 $1,400,000

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502 Palm Ave. 34 Bridgetown Bend 1810 Avenida Del Mundo 205 722 Tolita Ave 556 G Ave 1101 1st Street 403

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1830 Avenida Del Mundo 602 1770 Avenida Del Mundo 1401 921 Alameda Blvd 33 Antigua Court 25 Sandpiper Strand 1730 Avenida Del Mundo 508 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 1004 823 9th st 850 Olive Avenue 1099 1st 320 801 C Avenue 17 10 Jamaica Village Rd 55 Aruba Bend

BD 2 3 3 4 4 3

BA 2 3 2 5 4 3

SQFT 1,122 2,343 1,741 3,225 2,424 2,506

SOLD $1,180,000 $1,890,000 $2,350,000 $6,800,000 $2,700,000 $4,685,000

BD 1 1 4 3 5 2 2 4 4 2 2 3 4

BA 1 1 4 2 5 2 2 4 4 3 2 3 4

SQFT 756 800 3,186 1,860 3,347 1,319 1,213 2,423 2,388 1,776 960 1,826 2,436

SOLD $1,100,000 $1,249,000 $6,050,000 $2,060,000 $4,500,000 $3,500,000 $2,380,000 $3,000,000 $3,180,470 $1,750,000 $980,000 $1,700,000 $2,750,000

BA 3 4 3 3 5 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 5 3

SQFT 2,091 3,493 1,400 2,700 3,265 1,400 1,346 1,479 1,860 2,672 756 964 809 2,643 2,589

SOLD $2,207,500 $3,050,000 $2,857,000 $2,650,000 $4,400,000 $2,675,000 $2,300,000 1,550,000 $2,175,000 $2,250,000 $1,100,000 $1,890,000 $1,920,000 $4,940,000 $2,800,000

BA 1 2 2 3 4 3 4 2 3 3 6 5 2 2

SQFT 840 1,400 805 1,655 3,342 1,471 3,642 1,215 1,187 1,824 3,950 5,374 935 1,320

SOLD $1,300,000 $2,850,000 $960,000 $5,000,000 $3,725,000 $1,335,000 $3,700,043 $1,925,000 $2,175,000 $2,225,000 $6,945,000 $10,350,000 $1,620,000 $2,175,711

November 2023 BD 36 Bridgetown Bend 58 Spinnaker 1820 Avenida Del Mundo 1503 330 B 841 I Avenue 1750 Avenida Del Mundo 1108 1810 Avenida del Mundo 307 861 F Avenue 69 Antigua Court 89 Trinidad Bnd 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 814 800 3rd Street 1830 Avenida Del Mundo 1608 510 I AVE 1101 1st St 113

3 4 2 4 5 2 2 3 2 5 1 2 1 4 3

December 2023 BD 1710 Avenida del Mundo 907 1820 Avenida Del Mundo 502 730 E Ave 1500 Orange Avenue Shore House 51 21 Sixpence Way 82 Montego Ct 49 Sandpiper Strand 1760 Avenida Del Mundo 1110 442 D 325 E Ave 440 Country Club Lane 731 Adella Ave 1820 Avenida Del Mundo 101 711 2nd St

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ISLAND ICONS: GUS THOMPSON & EMMA GARDNER

Pioneers Of Early Coronado

us Thompson was born into slavery in Cadiz, Kentucky between 1859-61. In 1875, amid the turbulent post-Civil War Reconstruction period, Gus moved to Henderson, Kentucky to live with his older sister Mary and her husband George Ellis. Gus found work at the Soaper Farm, one of the richest families in Henderson, Kentucky who had amassed their fortunes in the antebellum period using slave labor. As a result of his hard work, Gus soon became the coachman for the Soaper Family matriarch, Susan Soaper. Gus was likely present in 1886 when Coronado visionary E.S. Babcock and coachman Solomon Johnson paid the Soaper family a visit looking for funds to build the Hotel Del Coronado. Babcock failed to attract the needed funds from the Soapers, but the visit likely left an impression on Gus, who soon traveled to Coronado where he found work in a local livery stable. While working in the livery stable he caught the attention of E.S. Babcock, who employed him as the family Coachman in 1887. In January 1888, Gus escorted the first guests of the Hotel Del Coronado aboard the Babcock carriage. Emma Gardner was born in 1869 in Texas and arrived in San Diego in 1885 as a domestic servant of the Forker family. She married Gus Thompson in Coronado in 1893 and began work with the Giles Kellogg Family of Coronado. She and Gus had three children, Walter (b. 1894), Edythe (b. 1896), and Edward (b. 1900). For the next 30 years, Gus worked for E.S. Babcock, while also running his private business interests, which included contracts with the City of Coronado. His initial work was in the transport business, starting first with a wagon and horses and, in later years, cars and trucks. With his own team of horses and a wagon, Gus took on all types of transport and general labor work. He became a trusted go-to man for many residents and businesses in Coronado and also with city government. He won the bulk-mail transport contract for the city for twenty years (from the early 1890s up to 1913), traveling between San Diego and Coronado twice daily on the Ferry with his wagon. In 1903 he was instrumental in co-founding Fidelity Lodge, San Diego’s first African American Prince Hall Freemason Lodge, which he remained deeply involved with until his

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death in 1947. The Gustavus Thompson Lodge of Spring Valley, named after Gus, still operates today. Gus Thompson passed away on Sept 5, 1947. Emma Thompson ran a Lunch Room in the earliest days of Tent City (1902), as well as a travelers restaurant in Pine Valley, California. In 1922, she traveled to Europe for an extensive trip with Coronado socialite Mary Lacey, likely working as her personal maid. She was a brave advocate for racial equality in San Diego and across the state of California. As a board member of the State of California Federation of Colored Women, she lobbied politicians to sign the anti-lynching legislation. She was also involved in the establishment and support of the Clay St branch of the YWCA, a branch that was established after the San Diego YWCA refused to integrate and allow African American female members. The Thompsons resided for over 40 years on C Avenue in a home they built in 1895, which was also the location of their livery stable. They continued to own the C Avenue property until 1955 when they sold it to Lloyd Dong, a Chinese-Amer-

ican gardener who had been renting the house since 1939. Gus had given Lloyd the promise of an option to buy it one day, and Emma kept Gus’s word and sold it to the Dong family, who still own the property today. Gus and Emma were active in civic, political, and religious affairs. Gus, a registered Republican voter his entire life, was an elected delegate of the Republican Party representing Coronado in 1898. When California became the first of six states to affirm the right of women to vote late in 1911, Emma was one of three African American women in Coronado in 1912 to register to vote. Over six decades, Emma Thompson became one of the most widely respected African American pioneers in San Diego County. Gus passed away on September 5, 1947 and Emma passed on March 10, 1958. Both Gus & Emma Thompson’s legacy will be explored more in the Coronado Historical Association’s exhibit An Island Looks Back: Uncovering Coronado’s African American History, which opens to the public on February 9th. F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 | 65

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WHAT’S IN SEASON?

What’s in Season? Apples! Did you know that apples are not native to North America? DNA analysis shows that they originated in Kazakhstan, in central Asia. Arguably the most recognized fruit in the world, the apple you know today is actually a hybrid of various wild apple populations. Historians believe these wild apples were all brought together via the Silk Road trade routes. It is also thought that the first form of the modern apple was introduced to North America in the 17th century by European colonists and that the first apple orchard in North America was planted in Boston. Apples have deep-rooted religious and mythological meanings across various religions and cultures. Perhaps the most famous religious connotation is the story of Adam, Eve, and the “forbidden fruit,” in which the apple represents temptation. In many mythologies across the globe, apples represent love, beauty, wisdom, hope, and prosperity. Apples are rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, quercetin, catechin, and chlorogenic acid. Apples are also thought to aid in weight loss due to their highfiber, low-calorie combination. Apples also help lower blood sugar levels, protect against diabetes, reduce total cholesterol levels, and protect against lung and colon cancer. With so many ways to enjoy this crisp and sweet fruit and so many health benefits, be sure to enjoy some in-season apples this month! After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

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The Lincoln family stands outside the White House to greet you at the Abraham Lincoln Museum.

Visitors begin their journey into Lincoln’s formative years by entering a replica of his boyhood frontier log cabin.

The Land of Lincoln…

Springfield, Illinois Story and photos by KRIS GRANT

braham Lincoln lived in Springfield, Illinois for 24 years, from 1837 through 1861, when he became president of the United States and moved with his family to Washington. On a trip last summer to Springfield, which is also Illinois’s state capital, it was easy for me to step back in time and follow in the footsteps of our nation’s sixteenth president, generally considered the best president this country has ever had. Springfield lies in the heart of the Land of Lincoln, which spreads from Kentucky, where Lincoln was born, to Indiana, where he spent his boyhood years on the

frontier, and to the rural community of New Salem just to the north, where he first struck out on his own. I toured the Lincoln Home, preserved as it was when Abe and Mary Lincoln lived there with their three boys. I imagined Lincoln walking the two blocks from Eighth to Sixth Street, then up a few blocks to Springfield’s downtown. There, on the second floor of a prominent corner building, just across from the Old State Capitol, he practiced law at his firm, Lincoln & Herndon. Today that building houses the Springfield Visitors Center, and on its first floor you’ll find a re-creation of Lincoln’s law office, along with a U.S. Post Office of the same day.

But the crème de la crème of all things Lincoln is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Just a block up the street from the Old State Capitol, the museum not only chronicles Lincoln’s life, but it also presents a complete and comprehensible history of the Civil War. I’ve toured many presidential museums, and I must say that this is the first I would recommend you visit. Better yet, if you are the parent or grandparent of a child nine years old or older, take them with you. So let’s begin our tour of Springfield and the Land of Lincoln inside this remarkable museum!

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Before his arrival in Springfield, Lincoln worked as a shopkeeper, unsuccessfully as it turned out, but ultimately fortunate for the nation.

Presidential Museum ... Journey One: Lincoln’s Pre-Presidential Years

One of the seven debates between the Democratic senator Stephen A. Douglas and Republican challenger Abraham Lincoln during the 1858 Illinois senatorial campaign largely concerned the issue of slavery extension into the territories.

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As you enter a giant atrium at the Library, you’ll behold waxed figures of the Lincolns – Abraham, Mary and their sons, Robert, Willie and Tad, at the ages they were when the family moved into the White House. Visitors are encouraged to pose with the Lincolns, which I did. On the White House porch you might spot abolitionists Stephen Douglas and Sojourner Truth on one side, and Civil War Generals Ulysses S. Grant and George McClelland on the left. Lincoln came to revere and elevate Grant and he fired McClelland for his hesitancy in battle planning and execution.

Douglas may have won his Senatorial reelection campaign, but Lincoln was the successful suitor of Mary Todd, depicted here on a courting couch.

The issue of slavery is depicted in a dramatic diorama of red overtones; Lincoln wrote about witnessing such an auction in New Orleans.

I began my tour in the Union Theatre, also just off the atrium, with a 17-minute video entitled “Lincoln’s Eyes.” Artist Richard Doyle was commissioned to create a portrait of Lincoln, which hangs just outside the theatre and he walks out before the red velvet curtains to introduce and narrate the film. But wait – we come to realize he’s not really there – it’s a hologram of the artist, just one of the many visual and digital effects employed throughout this film and the entire museum. The film depicts how Doyle struggled to capture all that he saw in Lincoln’s eyes – sor-

row, resolve, hope, vision, and forgiveness, and is an overview of all that will be unveiled in the museum’s dioramas that document the life of this remarkable president. From the museum atrium, I headed to the left, into a pioneer log cabin, indicative of the one Lincoln lived in during his early years. As a teenager, he’s shown reading a book in front of the cabin’s fireplace. As I moved from one diorama to the next, I began to learn about Lincoln’s life experiences – his years as a shopkeeper (I didn’t know that before!), to one of a slave auction. Lincoln re-

counted seeing such an auction when he traveled by flatboat to New Orleans. During his years in Springfield, Lincoln was also elected in 1846 to the U.S. House of Representatives as a representative of the Whig party, but he vowed to serve only one term. The Whig party became split over the issue of expanding slavery, giving rise to the Republican party, which opposed slavery, and Lincoln became a Republican. Another diorama captures one of his seven debates over slavery with Stephen Douglas; both were vying for a Senate seat, which Douglas won. And there’s another showing him on a “courting couch” with his future wife, Mary Todd, who unlike Lincoln, came from a rich and prominent family hailing from Lexington, Kentucky. In fact, Lincoln first practiced law in Springfield under Mary Todd’s cousin, John Stuart. I also learned that before Abe came calling, Mary had previously been courted by Douglas! Lincoln was named the Republican nominee on the third ballot, beating out Samuel Chase and William Seward, both of whom he eventually named to his cabinet. Lincoln competed for the Presidency against Southern Democrat John Breckinridge, Democrat Stephen Douglas and Constitutional Union candidate Edward Everett. He won, capturing just 39.8 percent of the vote although his Electoral College victory was much more decisive, 180 to 123. He won only two of the 996 Southern state counties. In response to his election, many southern states vowed to secede before Lincoln took the oath of office the following March. In a most intriguing vignette, you can witness the 1860 presidential election as if it was happening today with editorial commentary by several recognizable news celebrities. My favorite was the late Tim Russert, arguably the best host of Meet the Press in the history of that long-running American broadcast. “What a mess,” quips Russert of the four-man race. “We’ll be right back.”

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The Emancipation Proclamation was the subject of a heated Cabinet debate.

Presidential Museum … Journey Two: The Presidential Years The second wing picks up the story with Lincoln and his family moving into the White House. You’ll enter the White House as it looked in 1861 through the Blue Room where you will find Mary Todd Lincoln being fitted for her inaugural gown by Elizabeth Keckley, her dressmaker. The gowns worn to the inauguration by the wives of several political leaders of the time are also recreated here. But after the inauguration party, things went from bad to worse. The nation’s thundering voices and newspaper opinion pieces line the entrance hallway. As we turn a corner, a more personal tragedy confronts the Lincolns: the death of their second oldest surviving son, Willie, who succumbed to typhoid fever. Both parents were inconsolable; Lincoln turned inward but also spent more time with his young72

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est son, Tad; Mary couldn’t even bring herself to go to the funeral and stayed in bed for three weeks. One of the dioramas that particularly intrigued me was a cabinet session in which the members laboriously discuss

Mary Todd is fitted into her inauguration gown by her dressmaker, a former slave, Elizabeth Keckley.

and debate the Emancipation Proclamation. Next, we proceed through a tunnel, with high tech holograms and screaming voices denouncing the proclamation: the Civil War is in full swing. One of the most elucidating exhibits is “The Civil War in Four Minutes,” which employs a large animated map of the states. It displays the changing battle lines between the northern and southern states, with explosions marking the various battles; meanwhile a legend in the lower corner displays a count of war dead for Union and Confederate Armies. If you can’t make it to Springfield soon, you might consider a visit to The Lincoln Shrine in Redlands, California, which has a copy of this animated map. Uniforms of officers and enlisted members of both armies are displayed in this same room. The next exhibit is “The War Gallery” where framed photographs

of actual soldiers, nurses, relief workers, abolitionists and prominent figures of the Civil War line the walls up to the ceiling. On a touch screen below, visitors can click on each photo and read their personal stories. One display that I found particularly moving was a painting depicting Lincoln and a military band on April 8, 1865. After his visit to Richmond, Virginia, Lincoln was returning to Washington, but paused at the boat dock. He requested that the band play the “Marseilliase” in honor of his guest, the Marquis de Chambrun. Then, in a surprise move, Lincoln requested that the band also play “Dixie,” saying “(It’s) good to show the rebels that, with us in power, they will be free to hear it again.” The most ominous diorama depicts Mary and Abraham watching a play, “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre; just outside the door to their balcony booth a sinister John Wilkes Booth stands with gun in hand. Displays show Lincoln’s funeral train’s 1,645-mile route, which ended in Springfield. The train passed through 400 cities, where mourners lined the tracks and in ten cities, the top half of the casket was opened, showing Lincoln’s face and chest. But by the time the casket reached its final destination, it remained closed. A diorama features a nearly fullscale recreation of Representatives Hall in the Old State Capitol, conveying what people who paid their respects back in 1865 may have felt as they filed past the closed casket of their fallen president. I went into the Museum’s second theatre, to watch the “Ghosts of the Library” presentation. It was another technological marvel that explains the purpose of archiving historical documents and accessing them for continuing research. The library is across the street from the museum. It contains a gallery with some historical documents on view for the general public, but most of its holdings can be accessed by appointment only and visitors must first fill out a request form, supplying a government ID.

The Lincoln’s son, Willie, died in the White House, leaving both Abe and Mary distraught, and marking the beginning of Mary’s mental decline,

At the War Gallery, visitors can click on a touchscreen of the Civil War luminaries displayed above and read their individual stories.

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Book Corner WHAT PEOPLE ARE READING THIS MONTH

Holly

By Carissa Broadbent

Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to solve the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a midwestern town. When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly is reluctant to accept the case. Her partner, Pete, has Covid. Her (very complicated) mother has just died. And Holly is meant to be on leave. But something in Penny Dahl’s desperate voice makes it impossible for Holly to turn her down.

The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.

Mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: married octogenarians, devoted to each other, and semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are harboring an unholy secret in the basement of their wellkept, book-lined home, one that may be related to Bonnie’s disappearance. And it will prove nearly impossible to discover what they are up to: they are savvy, they are patient, and they are ruthless.

Alone with You in the Ether: A Love Story By Olivie Blake CHICAGO, SOMETIME— Two people meet in the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist, undergoing courtordered psychotherapy. By the end of the story, these things will still be true. But this is not a story about endings. For Regan, people are predictable and tedious, including and perhaps especially herself. She copes with the dreariness of existence by living impulsively, imagining a new, alternate timeline being created in the wake of every rash decision. To Aldo, the world feels disturbingly chaotic. He gets through his days by erecting a wall of routine: a backbeat of rules and formulas that keep him going. Without them, the entire framework of his existence would collapse. For Regan and Aldo, life has been a matter of resigning themselves to the blueprints of inevitability—until the two meet. Could six conversations with a stranger be the variable that shakes up the entire simulation? 74

The Serpent and the Wings of Night

By Stephen King

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But winning won’t be easy amongst the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival. Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father’s crown… and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him. The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, a heart-wrenching romance full of dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue.

The Good Left Undone By Adriana Trigiani Matelda, the Cabrelli family’s matriarch, has always been brusque and opinionated. Now, as she faces the end of her life, she is determined to share a long-held secret with her family about her own mother’s great love story: with her childhood friend, Silvio, and with dashing Scottish sea captain John Lawrie McVicars, the father Matelda never knew… In the halcyon past, Domenica Cabrelli thrives in the coastal town of Viareggio until her beloved home becomes unsafe when Italy teeters on the brink of World War II. Her journey takes her from the rocky shores of Marseille to the mystical beauty of Scotland to the dangers of wartime Liverpool—where Italian Scots are imprisoned without cause—as Domenica experiences love, loss, and grief while she longs for home. A hundred years later, her daughter, Matelda, and her granddaughter, Anina, face the same big questions about life and their family’s legacy, while Matelda contemplates what is worth fighting for. But Matelda is running out of time, and the two timelines intersect and weave together in unexpected and heartbreaking ways that lead the family to shocking revelations and, ultimately, redemption.

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The Lincoln Home Abraham Lincoln arrived in Springfield in 1837 by horse, with all his belongings confined to two saddlebags. Mary Todd arrived two years later, coming from a prominent, welleducated and wealthy Kentucky family. The couple married on Nov. 4, 1842. The house was about five years old when Lincoln bought it and moved in with Mary and the couple’s first-born, son Robert. Eddie, Willie and Thomas (Tad) were born in the house; Eddie died here at age three. Today the Lincoln home is managed and maintained by the National Park Service, which has also restored all the old houses in Lincoln’s neighborhood. Park rangers are enthusiastic and knowledgeable in their storytelling. When the Lincolns moved in, the house was a one-and-a-half story cottage built in 1839; it grew over time as the Lincoln family grew; with Mary serving unofficially as the general contractor, as her husband was often traveling, sometimes up to three months at a time, in connection with his work as a lawyer and legislator. Two parlors and a sitting room were on the ground floor; the front parlor was the most formal room in the house. The southwest-facing sitting room was where Lincoln would play games and wrestle with his boys, while Mary would often sit by the window at her sewing desk, constantly replacing buttons and mending clothing for her rough-andtumbling brood. They had a family dog, too. His name? Fido! Park rangers point out several original pieces of furniture throughout the tour, most notably a tiny desk with eight cubbyholes where Lincoln wrote some of his most famous speeches; it is located in a corner of the Lincoln’s bedroom. Most rooms are adorned with imported wallpaper from France and China, as was the fashion of the day; only one pattern in the house is based upon an original design from a scrap found during reconstruction. (And, sorry, Abe and Mary, but I think 76

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The Lincoln home and the surrounding neighborhood are maintained by the National Park Service.

Mary Lincoln did much of her family’s meal preparation on this 600-pound cast-iron stove.

it’s pretty hideous.) Doorway transoms provided the “air conditioning” of the times. On the tour, you travel through the rooms on a blue carpet; beware, if you step off the carpet, an alarm sounds! (No, it wasn’t me!) The last room on the tour is the kitchen, where Mary did a lot of the cooking on her beloved Royal Oak 600-pound cast iron stove, Model #9. “It was a working beast,” said the Park Ranger, and Mary wanted to take it with them to the White House, but Abe overruled her, saying it would be there when his term was up. Sadly, the Lincolns were never to return to Springfield.

This tiny desk inside his bedroom is where the tall and lanky Lincoln wrote some of his speeches.

Lincoln’s Law Practice and the Old State Capitol Lincoln’s home was just a few blocks from his law office, Lincoln & Herndon, and it’s a safe bet that the 6-foot, 4-inch lawyer often walked the distance. Lincoln had earlier worked for two other law firms. He worked with John Todd Stuart from 1837 through 1941 as a junior partner, and then started a new practice as a junior partner with Stephen Logan in the nearly new Tinsley Building. It was the ideal location for a law practice, as the federal government rented the first floor for a post office and the second floor for a district courtroom, judge’s chamber and clerk’s office. And the State Capitol (now the Old State Capitol) was directly across the street. When Logan decided to bring his son into the firm, the partnership was amicably dissolved and Lincoln took on William Herndon, 11 years his junior, as a new partner, and they continued to occupy space in the same building. Today, the Visit Springfield Visitor Center occupies the first floor of the building and pays homage to the former president by recreating his former law office on the first floor. The old post office has also been recreated. The Old State Capitol, which functioned as Illinois’ capitol from 1840 through 1876, is undergoing reconstruction. The Greek Revival building is scheduled to reopen in 2025 with more than 5,000 artifacts intact. Here, Lincoln tried 175 cases before the Illinois Supreme Court, borrowed books from the state library and delivered his famous “House Divided” speech in 1858. And it was there, in the Representatives Hall, that Lincoln’s body lay in state for the final time. During the summer months of June, July and August, Visit Springfield Illinois sponsors “History Comes Alive” where historic reenactors, including Abraham and Mary Lincoln, roam the Downtown and other historic parts of the city. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, reenactors will perform on the lawn outside the Old Capitol; a noted Lincoln re-

A re-creation of the Lincoln and Herndon law office is contained inside the Visit Springfield, Illinois Visitor Center.

The Old State Capitol is undergoing reconstruction and should reopen in 2025.

enactor will deliver the “House Divided” speech. Area students who won in the Springfield school district’s Gettysburg address speech contest will deliver their winning oratories. The summer event will also feature a flag-lowering ceremony at the Lincoln Tomb conducted by the 114th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry Reactivated.

And on Friday afternoons, “History Cooks: Food of Lincoln’s Springfield” will hold cooking demonstrations of dishes from President Lincoln’s time at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. The program is conducted in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College Community Education. FEBRUARY 2024 |

Brent Schwoerer stands before one of his distilling vats at Engrained Brewery. The vat previously housed milk on his family’s dairy farm.

Good eats, authentic shopping abound! Several shops and restaurants surround the Old State Capitol, and the Presidential Library and Museum is just a block north. So it’s good to know of a few places to grab a bite. You’ll most likely be hungry after touring the presidential museum or Lincoln home. Springfield’s got you covered! On the plaza, you might want to stop for breakfast or lunch at Café Moxo, a casual-style eatery best known for its chicken pot pies and novel toasted sandwiches. Or, you might enjoy one of 11 varieties of Neapolitan-style pizza, baked in a traditional brick oven imported from Naples, Italy. You’ll find them plus pastas, salads and antipasto at La Piazza, served in a casual order-at-the-counter setting. If you prefer to take things up to the fine dining arena, consider Maldaner’s. It’s been here since 1884 and is relatively expensive with an old-world clubby feel and a full bar just inside the entrance. At lunchtime, expect to see state legislators

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and lobbyists. Two specialties are the Beef Wellington (finished with a truffle sauce) and its hearty minestrone soup. There’s more than a handful of genuinely unique shops in the Old State Capitol vicinity. A few to get you started are Abe’s Old Hat Antiques (111 North Sixth Street) for antiques, many relating to the times of Lincoln, folk art, and antique toys; Daisy Jane’s Gifts (9 West Old State Capitol Plaza) features women’s and kids’ clothes, art and many handcrafted items; and Prairie Archives, which stocks approximately 250,000 used and rare books, documents, manuscript material, posters, prints, comics, collectibles, magazines, political buttons and postcards. If you’re hungry after visiting the Lincoln home, you might opt for Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, a block west. Obed & Isaac’s, like many of the area’s pubs, features a Springfield original, Horseshoes, on its menu. Billed as one of the most filling sandwiches in the Midwest, this unique open-faced

sandwich is guaranteed to blow your diet. It starts off with two thick slices of Texas Toast, topped with your choice of meat, then covered with a heaping pile of crispy French fries and homemade cheese sauce. I stayed at Springhill Suites in Southwest Springfield. This turned out to be one of my favorite “chain” hotels. The daily complimentary breakfast was not

Obed & Isaac’s is just two blocks from the Lincoln home

some warmed-over flat tasteless omelet, but fluffy eggs with local salsas for topping. Instead of those tiny packets of unrefrigerated half ‘n half (what’s that all about, anyway?) they had the real thing. Best of all, just across the parking lot was Engrained Microbrewery and Farm-to-Table restaurant. It’s owned by Brent Schwoerer, who grew up on a dairy and grain farm in Illinois. After graduating from the University of Illinois, Champaign with an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a graduate degree in human resources, Brent joined Caterpillar and traveled the world, introducing new products. His two-year stint in Brazil was eye opening. “The food was much fresher there, as opposed to our supermarkets that are filled with pre-processed and packaged foods,” he said. Brent got into microbrewing when his wife Melissa gave him a home craftbrewing kit some 20 years ago. Soon he began planning a microbrewery and restaurant offering farm-to-table cuisine. His 320-seat Engrained Microbrewery just celebrated its tenth anniversary. Most of its ingredients are sourced within an 80-mile radius. “We’re well known for our cheese curds, always fresh,” says Brent. “We house-cure our pork and corned-beef and we smoke and cure our own ham.” Engrained beer is distributed throughout the county and I enjoyed a flight at the brewpub. My favorites? The Lemonpress Shandy, “housemade lemonade (from scratch with real lemons) with our Hefeweizen beer” and the Brazilian Bombshell, a pale ale featuring 100 percent local Illinois hops paired with Brazilian fruits. Last but not least among Springfield restaurants is Cozy Dog. I’ll write more about Cozy Dog later (in my Route 66 story) but this is the home, the forerunner, the absolute best corn dog you’ll ever consume. It’s run by the Waldmire family of Route 66 fame.

At Engrained Brewery & Restaurant, I enjoyed a flight of beer and a mouth-watering salmon dish.

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The Lincoln Tomb Touring the Lincoln Tomb was a surprise to me. I didn’t expect it to be so grand or massive. It holds so many reproductions of Lincoln statues that it can rightly be considered a museum in its own right. Situated at the center of a 12.5-acre plot, it was constructed over the years 1869 – 1874 by sculptor Larken G. Mead at a cost of $180,000. The monument is the final resting place of President Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary and three of their four sons (Edward, William and Thomas). Lincoln’s oldest son Robert is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The tomb went through two reconstructions (1901 and 1930), the first due to uneven settling of the earth, the second due to internal and external deterioration. In the second reconstruction, Lincoln’s son Robert requested that his father’s body be placed in a specially designed steel and concrete vault beneath the floor of the burial chamber. The exterior is constructed of granite from Biddeford, Maine, and rises to 117 feet in height and features at its center an obelisk, the ancient Egyptian symbol for leadership. Four flights of granite stairs lead to a terrace where four bronze statuary groups are mounted on each corner. Also sculpted by Mead, the statues represent the fighting forces – infantry, artillery, cavalry and navy – of the Civil War.

To learn more about Lincoln Here are books recommended by the Library, presented in order corresponding to the stages of Lincoln’s life: The Young Eagle : The Rise of Abraham Lincoln by Kenneth J. Winkle (Taylor, 2001) An Honest Calling: The Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln by Mark E. Steiner (Northern Illinois University Press, 2006)

The Lincoln tomb is a magnificent museum in its own right, the focal point of a 12.5acre site at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

A reproduction of the bust of the head of Lincoln by sculptor Gutzon Borglum rests on a pedestal opposite the tomb’s entrance. The memorial’s interior is constructed of marble from Minnesota, Missouri, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Utah, Italy, Spain, France and Belgium. Inside the receiving rotunda guests encounter the first of many Lincoln sculptures: the bronze prototype casting by Daniel Chester French of his 1920 sculpture in the Lincoln Memorial. Several well known Lincoln sculptures line passageways of the crypt leading to the burial chamber.

Herndon’s Lincoln by William H. Herndon and Jesse E. Weik (Knox College Lincoln Studies Center and the University of Illinois Press, 2006) Abraham Lincoln: A Life by Michael Burlingame (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2008) A. Lincoln: A Biography by Ronald C. White, Jr. (Random House, 2009) Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin (Simon & Shuster, 2005) Lincoln’s Sword: The Presidency and the Power of Words by Douglas L. Wilson (Alfred A. Knopf, 2006) The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery by Eric Foner (W. W. Norton, 2010) Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion by Harold Hollzer (Simon & Shuster, 2014) Blood on the Moon: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Edward Steers, Jr. (University Press of Kentucky, 2001)

The Lincoln burial chamber is the final resting place of President Lincoln, his wife Mary, and three of the four Lincoln sons. 80

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Mourning Lincoln: by Martha Hodes (Yale University Press, 2015)

IF YOU GO… Visit Springfield Illinois Visitors Center 1 South Old State Capitol Plaza Open 9 a.m. – 4:30 pm, Monday – Saturday (closed Sunday) (217) 789-2360 The Visit Springfield website has some wonderful itinerary ideas including “Abe’s Perfect Journey,” “Legendary Route 66,” and “Girl’s Getaway Weekend.” www.visitspringfieldillinois.com

Restaurants Cozy Dog Drive-In 2935 S. 6th Street www.cozydogdrivein.com Café Moxo 411 East Adams, Downtown www.cafemoxo.com La Piazza 220 S. 6th Street, Downtown www.lapiazzaci.com Maldaner’s 222 S. 6th Street, Downtown www.maldaners.com Engrained Brewery & Restaurant 1112 West Lincolnshire Blvd. www.engrainedbrewery.com Obed and Isaac’s 500 S. 6th Street www.connshg.com

A hand-painted sign on the Dallman power plant building by Ace Sign Company welcomes visitors to Springfield, Illinois.

Hotels Carpenter Street Hotel Within walking distance of the Presidential Museum, the hotel also has a complimentary shuttle, free hot breakfast and fitness center. 525 North 6th St. www.carpenterstreethotel.com Springhill Suites Springfield Southwest I stayed at this Marriott property. In addition to its warm and welcoming staff, I found their daily breakfast two cuts above standard fare. The indoor pool and spacious gym are both open 24/7. 3921 MacArthur Blvd. www.marriott.com

Route 66 Motorheads Bar, Grill & Museum 600 Toronto Road www.66motorheads.com

Museums and Attractions Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum 212 N. 6th Street Open daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $15; Seniors (62+), $12; Active Military and Students, (ID required), $10; Children, 5 – 15, $6; 4 and younger, free. Lincoln Home National Historic Site 413 S. Eighth St. Free Admission www.nps.com>liho Lincoln Tomb Oak Ridge Cemetery Open daily, 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Free admission 1441 Monument Avenue www.lincolntomb.org 1904 Dana-Thomas House by Frank Lloyd Wright 301 E. Lawrence www.dana-thomas.org

Route 66 Attractions

Springfield is a mother lode of attractions for Route 66 buffs. I’ll cover these in more detail in an upcoming story on this famous highway, but meanwhile, don’t miss: The Ace Sign Company Museum (Free admission) 2540 First Street www.acesignco.com Route 66 Experience at Illinois Fairgrounds (Free admission) 801 East Sangamon

Illinois State Capitol Visitors Center is one block west of the Capitol at 425 S. College St. Open weekdays, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.; closed weekends. Limited free parking; entrance to parking lot is off Edwards Street. www.ilsos.gov Illinois State Military Museum 1301 North MacArthur Blvd. www.visitspringfieldillinois.com

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Keys to Building Healthy Relationships Conversations, Commonalities, and Invitations Fostering lasting connections and strong relationships is a cornerstone of building positive health and wellness. When we feel connected to others, we build strong bonds that make our community a more desirable and enjoyable place to live, work and play. Knowing and interacting with those in our community makes everyone feel valued and heard. However, it can sometimes be difficult to build and maintain relationships as they take time and effort. Thankfully, when we master the art of building relationships, we can make those connections work for us, and thus, personal health and wellness increases, and the community grows together as a connected and healthy whole. Relationships begin when two people make a connection. Connection can begin with a simple smile and a good conversation starter.

Conversation starters are those that begin with “what” rather than “how”. Instead of asking “how was your weekend?”, try asking, “what was the best thing about your weekend?” Using a question that begins with the word ‘what’ requires a thoughtful and open-ended answer that can catalyze deeper conversation. The biggest hurdle to opening the door to conversation is finding the courage to talk to a new person. But, finding that courage is well rewarded as friendships grow. To create deeper connections with those you already know, ask questions that are open-ended and dig deeper. My friend and I often open our conversations by asking, “what is on your shelf today?” and we take turns sharing and talking through deeper topics that resonate with us from experiences we have had or from things we have read. Since we know each other well, this helps us skip small talk and helps us process our thoughts and feelings, while growing in our vulnerability together. Asking good questions is one of the best ways to build and maintain relationships.

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Once a connection is made, new or old, finding commonalities is an effective way to get to know each other better. When we find common likes or dislikes, it automatically fosters a feeling of solidarity. Be it loving the Padres or hating pickles, when we can say, “me too”, we feel connected and it opens the door to invitation. Now that you know that your new acquaintance like the Padres and hates pickles, it is the perfect opportunity to ask them to go to a game, or to grab a pickle-less burger at a local restaurant and watch a game together on tv. By taking the next step and making the effort to get together to do something, the relationship grows. From here, fostering the relationship means continually asking and reaching out.

Sometimes it takes several opportunities for something to catch hold and often people will shield themselves, so it takes more time to get to know them. The important thing to remember is to keep trying. Once a connection is made, new or old, finding commonalities is an effective way to get to Finding the courage to start conversations, seeing commonalities and continually reaching out and extending the invitation to others, we build positive relationships. When we know others and feel welcome, we are more likely to participate in community events. Thus, our personal health and wellness increases, and as a result our community becomes a better place. Article By: Annie Gardner Safe Harbor Coronado’s Parent & Community Program Facilitator

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What is something that made you smile today?

Who made a positive difference in your life? Why?

What is something that cheers you up on a rough day?

What is something you are good at?

What is the best thing that happened to you?

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