Our son Timothy and his wife Amanda are thriving in Philadelphia. Timothy writes tech-policy articles for several publications. Amanda is in the third year of her medical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. This year, they found time for some nice trips, including a visit to Mexico. They also enjoyed a sisterly visit from Bethany, who spent a long weekend savoring their quaint neighborhood, Philadelphia's historic sites, and a "sheep and wool" festival. You'll note, in the Christmas tree pictures below, that Pennsylvania is not as "gifted" with snow as some other places.