About the Author:

Amy Rogers Nazarov writes about D.C. culture & history and manages social media for non-profits and small businesses from her home on Capitol Hill. Her byline has appeared in Cooking Light, The Writer, Psychology Today, The Washington Post and many other print and Web publications. Before going freelance, she spent a decade reporting on high tech for a wide array of newspapers and magazines.

Oct
25

Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night

Any Castle worth it’s sandstone should be haunted, especially one that keeps its founder in a crypt by the front door. Amy Rogers Nazarov takes us along as she goes ghost hunting. Do you have a spooky story? Share in the comments! Continue reading Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night

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Sep
20

Jake’s Take

Torch writer Amy Rogers Nazarov and her 14-year-old son, Jake, recently paid their first post-COVID visit to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. In a series of photos, Amy captured Jake’s reaction to what they saw. This “Jake’s-eye view” demonstrates that art is not always easy, but the complete story of who we are cannot be told without it. Continue reading Jake’s Take

Apr
26

Rich Reichley donates a gift beyond price

Rich Reichley, director of finance and operations at the National Portrait Gallery, was persuaded by Smithsonian friends to share his story of donating a kidney to a stranger on the West Coast. The Torch’s Amy Rogers Nazarov thought that hearing the story in Rich’s own inimitable voice was the best way to share this journey of generosity, humor and hope. Continue reading Rich Reichley donates a gift beyond price

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