Dismissed For Lacking A Degree, I Let My Life Speak For Itself – The Archivist

news?” and receiving responses like “Not yet” and “Still waiting” that gave me nothing to hold onto.

The baby was born on Tuesday morning. David called me around eleven, his voice ragged with exhaustion but bright with new-father joy.

“Mom, he’s here. Nathan David Martinez. Seven pounds, two ounces. He’s perfect.”

“Congratulations, honey,” I said, my continue reading …