Erin Virgil
Erin Virgil is a freelance writer and artist living in northern Colorado.
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JulyA poem about summer.
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Weekly Exercise Routines for Klutzy PeopleMy weekly exercise routines: free yoga and minimal bike rides
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MarioKart : The Video Game that Sucked My Brain Out and Made Me a GamerA short piece about my love affair with MarioKart for Nintendo Wii; it's the game that made me into a (sort of) gamer.
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Easter SundaysThis a poem about my memories of Easter Sundays from childhood; the church described therein is the First Reformed Church of Albany, NY (which was built in 1690 or so).
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Remembering 'Star Wars' and ChildhoodChildhood memories, Star Wars, Halloween, 1983, Darth Vader, Princess Leia
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Balcony Gardening BasicsGardening in small spaces is challenging, but I keep a small garden thriving in my apartment somehow. In spring, I get to expand out onto the balcony, where it's a little easier. Here I'll give up some good tips for fellow amateurs.
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Volcano!A baking soda & vinegar volcano is the angry God who needs appeasing in this short live film.
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Poor Man's Train Ride SouthA spring break travel nightmare: riding 22 hours from New York to New Orleans on a crowded, smelly train.
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Making Slippery Elm TeaA guide to making an herbal tea to treat sore throats, coughs, and respiratory irritations. The main herbal ingredient is slippery elm root.
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DIY Mardi Gras Party CostumesStep by step guide to making your own Mardi Gras costume this Fat Tuesday
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Making an Oatmeal PlasterThis is a short how-to video; it takes you through the process of making an herbal plaster, primarily composed of oatmeal.
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Making Honey MeadeA short instructional video on how to make honey meade at home, with just a few common kitchen implements.
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Frankie & SusieThis a piece of flash fiction I wrote recently. I hope it pleases.
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Festival of Trees: Remembering Long Lost DecembersThe festival of trees in Albany, NY, is one of my earliest Christmas memories. This is a personal essay composed on pretty loose prose.
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A Video Game Star with Character: Toad, Tiny King of the Nintendo PantheonA serious discussion of my favorite video game character, Toad.
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The Worst Road Trip of My Traveling CareerTaking a bus through Turkey, all night long without seat belts, fresh air, or bathrooms.
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Thoughts on My Barnard EducationThis is a personal essay on ivy league college education and student loan debt.
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Wintering OverA series of haiku that examines winter from a few different vantage points.
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Slow Cooker Squash SoupTwo kinds of squash make this a hearty, textured soup.
