In the winter of 2001, I had an opportunity to present a research paper at Temple University in Philadelphia. I stayed with my family who are just a few hours from the university.

Writing on my dissertation.

Blowing leaves in the yard.

The cat.

Mom next to her Christmas tree and the little town under the it.
My Step-Mom's tree.

Here she is working on it (big job).

Mom and I went out for dinner and a show at the Du Pont Hotel.