Janel AtlasLooking for a word as the moment slips byHow many times, when he was a baby, did I rock him to sleep, his blond head nestled weightily against my chest or my arm? Now, at six years…2 min read·Mar 26, 2017----
Janel Atlas“Morning Prayer”Entering the lounge I glance about estimating the rank of those already present. If none stand so far above me that I must acknowledge…1 min read·Mar 25, 2015----
Janel AtlasThe Bloodiest Reason to Write“Is it possible to teach English so that people stop killing each other?” (Mary Rose O’Reilley, The Peaceable Classroom)4 min read·Nov 3, 2014----
Janel AtlasThe Problem with IdeasI missed the chance to explain what I do to someone who really doesn’t get it. Here’s what I wish I’d said.4 min read·May 24, 2014----
Janel AtlasinBereavement and MourningTelling a Story of StillbirthAccepting the Limits of Narrative14 min read·May 9, 2014--1--1