How long have you lived in Gloucester?
30 years — I moved here when I was 14 and went to O’Maley and then GHS
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Spring. (although some winter days when it is sunny and clear and cold (but not freezing) take my breath away. And I love Indian Summer days in Glou, like 9/11/01, which I will always remember as an exquisitely beautiful day in stark contrast to the horror that was happening.)
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Well, if I told you they wouldn’t be secret…suffice it to say, certain parts of Stage Fort Park..
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
LaRosa’s, but Andiamos is gaining speed.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Mike’s.
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
The Franklin. Or Elliot’s. Or Alchemy.
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
Jalapeno’s.
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
There are so many: Zeke’s, I love. Sugar Magnolia’s is fantastic. I also am partial to LobtsaLand. Oh heck, and Lee’s too…
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Ladies’ Night. And the block parties. And the Schooner Festival (watching from a friend’s balcony while drinking mimosas).
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Boat.
Who is your favorite local artist?
My daughters (in elementary school). And I love sculpture so I’d have to say Dan Altshuler… Favorite artist (deceased): Virginia Lee Burton.
Which is your favorite local beach?
Long Beach.
Who has the best chowder in town?
It may seem sacrilegious, but here goes: I positively hate chowder.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Kathleen Valentine.
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Yuck. Didn’t you see what I wrote above?!
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Loved and adored them. The sense of community and hope and pure fun…
Thanks
Good Morning Gloucester 
Gosh, Erika, I’m touched. Thank you!
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Yeah, I can see that. At times you do seem a little “touched” 🙂 LOL! oh, and BTW Erika, it’s Kat Valentine.
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You’re giving me an identity crisis, Joe. My brothers call me Kate, my uncle calls me Katrina, my mother called me Kathy, the nuns in school called me Mary Kathleen, Mark called me Kath, and I, personally, prefer Kathleen. What’s one more nickname?????? AWWKKKKK!!!
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You are a Kat though. Cougars are cats, right?
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Wellllllllll…………. maybe when I was younger….
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