The dynamism of any diverse community depends not only on the diversity itself but on promoting a sense of belonging among those who formerly would h… - Sonia Sotomayor

I will be judged as a human being by what readers find here. There are hazards to openness, but they seem minor compared with the possibility that some readers may find comfort, perhaps even inspiration, from a close examination of how an ordinary person, with strengths and weaknesses like anyone else, has managed an extraordinary journey.

The bride Celina and her groom Omar, with Junior, now Dr. Sotomayor. As my first official act,

Not every experiment is a success. That’s the nature of doing science.” The nature of doing many things, I might add: success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared.