Month for celebrating

Even though it’s the shortest month of the year, February is packed with celebrations. We start the month with Groundhog Day on the second, followed by Valentine’s Day on the 14th and Presidents Day on the 20th. February is also Black History Month, Humpback Whale Awareness Month and National Cancer Awareness Month.

Did you know that Valentine’s Day has been celebrated since the Middle Ages with people exchanging cards? Shakespeare and Chaucer helped popularize it as a day of love. But the holiday really took off when Hallmark started mass-producing valentine cards in 1913.

Our February issue is packed with a lot of love. We profile Claudia Ludlow, whose love for making people happy helps make her a successful general manager of the Glorietta Bay Inn. We also write about Kitt and Richard Williams, whose love for running brought them together and keeps them going.

What’s it like to spend 24 hours on an aircraft carrier? We’ve got that story, too. Side note from the editor: After being on board to watch operations up close, I came away with a new level of appreciation for the chain of command and teamwork it takes to keep a giant carrier running smoothly and efficiently. Thanks to the whole crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln for a most memorable visit.

We would also love to hear from you. How are we doing? Send your comments to editor@coronado365.com.

Cheers!

Leslie & Martina

FEBRUARY 2023

COVER STORY

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4 WELCOMING STYLE

Claudia Ludlow puts hospitality first as general manager of the Glorietta Bay Inn.

FEATURES

16 AWARD-WINNING COUPLE

Long-distance runners Kitt and Richard Williams are still at the top of their sport.

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ON THE COVER

22 TOUR OF DUTY

A 24-hour stint on an aircraft carrier offers a glimpse of life on board a large Navy ship.

34 SNAPSHOT IN TIME

Lou Bigelow chose an independent path, running a successful photo studio in the early 1900s

DEPARTMENTS

12 DID YOU KNOW?

Orville Redenbacher, the popcorn king.

32 LOOKING BACK

This month in Coronado history.

40 BEACHCOMBER

Wentletraps.

42 RESTAURANT LIST

A complete guide to local dining.

44 FROM THE GROUND UP

A guide to jump-start a bountiful spring garden.