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A Fond Farewell to Richmond

5/3/2014

Packing up but not wrapping up

Dear Fledglings,

As you may already know, art director Kristen Rebelo and I are moving from Richmond and back to our native Greater Washington. We have a variety of reasons for making this decision and we're excited about it. From the roar of the Potomac River to the eclectic houses of Capitol Hill to the greasy eats of Adams Morgan, D.C. is a strange and wonderful place to live largely because it's so an anomaly among American cities. Yet so is Richmond.

Today I shot Kristen a text and asked her for three things she will miss about Richmond. She replied:

The small, tight-knit arts community.
Breakfast burritos from Harrison Street Cafe.
Cheap rent in historic buildings.

My three things? Just three? Well, only if I'm at gunpoint:

Springtime azaleas in Bryan Park.
Watching the rise and fall of the James River from Hollywood Cemetery.
Wandering historic neighborhoods with my camera or notebook in search of inspiration.

But there's so much more. One of the sweetest experiences I had at the Brooklyn Zine Fest last weekend, for instance, was hearing several visitors to the Quail Bell table say how much they liked Richmond. It recently struck me that Richmond has been my home off and on for nearly six years. For all of my travel—from Scotland to Peru and beyond—RVA remains one of my favorite places. After all, Quail Bell Magazine was born here. And I'll never forget that. D.C., though, is home. It's where I formed my earliest memories, from the Baltimore harbor to the shops of Leesburg. Now I've got to go back. That being said, Quail Bell will always have Richmond roots, and I'll always carry Richmond in my heart. I know Kristen will, too.

If you're in the D.C. area, come meet Kristen and me at an upcoming event. You'll also increasingly find us haunting NYC and Philly. Our first big thing following the big move? Fest Too.

As always, thank you for reading.

Feathery Hugs,
Christine Stoddard/ “Luna Lark”
Founder/Editor
QuailBellMagazine.com
#Moving #RVAtoDC #GreaterWashington #LifeChanges #QuailBellCrewNews

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Welcome to our staff blog, where you can learn more about The Quail Bell Crew.

History

Christine Stoddard conceived the idea for Quail Bell in late 2009 after writing a children's story by the same name, and launched the website as a college blog in 2010. In June 2013, Christine and former art director Kristen Rebelo officially launched Quail Bell Magazine as a global web magazine. Read our editorial mission statement to learn more.

The QB Crew

Christine Stoddard, Founding Editor

Art, media, and language have enchanted Christine Stoddard since the days of her early upbringing in Arlington, VA. While still a mere fairy flutter from D.C., Christine dove into creative activities, hoping that her artistic talents would distract her teachers from learning of her mathematical inability. Luckily, her plan worked. Her non-math skills have been recognized by regional and national organizations. In October 2011, Style Weekly Magazine named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in Richmond, VA, while she was still a VCUarts student. Christine currently lives and works in her native Virginia. Email her at: [email protected].

Gretchen Gales,

Executive Editor
Though Gretchen first dedicated her life to being a veterinarian and a best-selling writer on the side, her lack of technical abilities helped guide her towards a literary and art career. Gretchen has published work in Ms., Bustle, The Establishment, and over 30 other publications. She also has been interviewed in Dear English Major and Her Campus. More of her work can be found at writinggales.wordpress.com.