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Matt C • Edited

Hi K,
When you discussed teaching, you mentioned you taught in Swansea, MA!??! I grew up MA and know that area a bit. I have lived throughout the US for quite a while but have lived in Providence for the last several years and the Cape more recently. Are you a 'Nor-easter'? lol
PS Call me Matt ;)

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Kristen Palana

Hi Matt,
Wow! Yes, Swansea is my hometown and I was born just nearby in Fall River. Providence is just 15 minutes away and one of my favorite cities. My brother is on the radio as Kevin Lawrence at Cat Country in Providence and you can also hear his voice on many commercials on local radio and TV.
I also lived in Provincetown and the Cape for a few summers back in the day. We go and visit every year... though due to the pandemic have not been back since 2019. We are trying to go this June/July but are currently navigating all the rules and regulations. Fingers crossed! I want me a stuffie and some chowdah. :-) I miss the foods I can't get so easily outside of New England. On the other hand, if I see snow even on TV, I will change the channel. I don't miss it.

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Matt C • Edited

I go to Warren and Bristol a lot. I can't say I listen to Cat Country much but I know it. Country and disco don't usually make my playlist. ;D I have found PVD an odd medium-sized city. It is kind of a stop over for the older mafioso wannabes that go between Boston's North End and NYC Little Italy.

Ah... P-town, I saw my first female impersonator there. In the key of "All in the Family", "Those were the days". My family is in Chatham. Luckily the past couple of winters have been veryyy mild in PVD and the cape. I don't think we had more than 2-3 inches then it melted very quickly. I admit I prefer the Southern weather to NE winters but my folk/family are here.

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Kristen Palana

I'm not into Country myself but neither was my brother when he got the job. He was at a Top 40 station before that. I guess it grew on him though. I do love SE New England, especially in the summer. Stay warm and away from Tony Two-Times and Sid The Squid. :-D