Erin Vail
MeetErin Vail
Erin is the 2003 West Reading Elementary Geography Bee champion, a TV obsessive, and never not thinking about Buffalo sports.

From the mind of Erin

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Cold Blooded: After Mare of Easttown, Here Are Other Pennsylvania Murder Shows HBO Should Greenlight

If you’re liking Mare of Easttown, you’re going to love all the crime, murder, and drama of these modest Pennsylvania towns.

Erin Vail
April 19, 2023
Pop Culture
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Mornings Are the Very Best {Me Time}

What makes you such a morning person? For Erin, the freedom offered by the early hours make them the best time of the whole day.

Erin Vail
March 1, 2023
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How I Survived the Worst {Haircut} of My Life

Middle school is difficult for most people. But what makes it damn near impossible is when you get the worst haircut of your whole entire life.

Erin Vail
February 2, 2023
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‘I’m So Tired,’ The {Internal Monologue} of a Weary Desk Chair

Since the pandemic, our poor desk chairs have been overworked and stressed in ways they never imagined. One chair speaks out.

Erin Vail
August 23, 2022
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Summer Is the Worst

Sun, beach, and chilled mojitos—we get it, you love summer. You know who doesn’t? Erin Vail. In fact, she’ll tell you why summer is actually the worst.

Erin Vail
August 11, 2022
Wildcard
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I Was the First Person at the Infirmary at {Summer Camp}: AMA

It didn’t take long for tag to turn into clumsy violence. This is the story of how I became the first person at the infirmary at summer camp.

Erin Vail
July 12, 2022
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{Chocolate} for Breakfast: Celebrating Family, Food, and Nonna’s Traditions

Most of Erin’s family traditions center around the food coming from Nonna’s kitchen. A story of love, chocolate, and the promise of America.

Erin Vail
June 2, 2022
Lifestyle, Prompts
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The {View from Here}: Allegany State Park

The views at Allegany State Park are incredible indeed—but it has more than just great sights. Erin paints a vivid picture of delights for all five senses.

Erin Vail
May 27, 2022
Prompts, Travel
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An Incomplete and Growing List of Opening Lines I’ve Tried on Bumble

When it comes to first impressions and online dating, they can’t all be winners. Erin shares 25 of the opening lines she’s tried on Bumble.

Erin Vail
April 4, 2022
Lifestyle
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