A rare childhood photo of Donna

Donna with her cousin, Patricia Ruth

The Kuhens Family, Chelmsford, MA - 1967

Joan, Brian, Culver & Pam

Cousins Katherine & Brian on Fury with Culver

The Kuhens Farmstead, Illyria, Iowa 1967

Brian's first Passport photo.

Sage did not have to sit on Donna's lap for hers.

An early lesson in metaphor.

Brian in Antwerp, Belgium, 1968

Donna with her lovable Boxer, Pudge.

Pam at Christmas, 1971

Dig them britches!

Andreas Vollenweider Wannabe

An improptu jam at Dinah's Shack. Brian played for his dessert.

Brian always loved visiting the Koniares Family.

Smart, fun, nice and, ultimately, powerful.

Brian & Eddie made this Chinese Dragon...

...for Sutter School's parade. 1976

Darla's 3rd at the Kuhens Farmstead, Illyria, Iowa

Kris & Darla grew up in the same house where Sage was born.

Brian in Rhode Island with his best friends...

...Chris Dietz on the left; Steve Oats on the right. 1974

East Greenwich, RI, was a magic place for Brian.

Proud Grampa Culver in Greenville...

...with Theresa and Gabriel. Cute kids, eh?

Bowling was much more Brian's [asthmatic] speed.

One for High Game - 242; the other is Bowler of the Week.

It is not easy to find photos of Donna.

Brian took his full academic scholarship...

...very, very seriously.

One of Brian & Donna's Junior Proms

Brian transfered to Donna's High School his senior year.

Brian's Confirmation

Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Taylors, SC

Cousins: Brian, Katherine [Altendorf] & Teresa

In Front are Kris [Knauff] and Darla [Barrows]

Brian skied year-round on Lake Hartwell.

He almost attended Clemson just for its water-ski team.

Donna with Anne Taylor in Simpsonville

Brian at the Summit of Mt. Rogers - 1993

This kid never stood a chance.

Brian's first harp recital in Palo Alto, California, 1972

Brian also performed at Dinah's Shack

Click the photo to learn more about this Silicon Valley incubator.

"The Thinker"

Brian's formative encounter with Rodin's masterwork.

As an Iowa farmhand, Brian rode bareback - 1978

The horse's name was Dusty; the dog's was Sloan.

Brian's Kindergarten Class, San Jose, CA

Brian is the one wearing a tie in the back row.

Brian's Kindergarten Graduation

Only the first of many dubious achievements for the lad.

Brian got his love for convertibles honest...

...and young. That's Brian in the back seat of Culver's sublime ride. Pam's ridin' shotgun.

Again: This kid never stood a chance.

Skating on Lynn Oaks Drive, San Jose, CA

Mrs. Travis taught Brian "The 50 States" song that

Sage was singing at 22-months. Brian is in back to the right his best friend, Eddie. Santa Clara, CA

Grampa Bob Hennequin apprehends a suspect.

This photo appeared in the Greenville News.

Brian's soccer team taught him the true value of..

...stamina ... and that he suffers from asthma. He was spared humiliation by playing goalie.

Cousin Mel Kuhens lending Brian a helping hand.

Brian's Geek Chic: MEMOREX WILL BUST YOUR GLASS

This is as close as we'll get to seeing Donna...

...as Brian saw her when they fell in love. c. 1978

Galen's, Denis' & Culver's visit Grandma Dorothy

Brian was recovering from his first round of knee surgeries.

Quintessential Kuhens: Amy Jo, then Cindy, Denis,

Culver, Joan, Darla, Teresa, Kris

This is when our ideas of how to rear Sage began.

The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential 1983

Brian loves this photo of his sister and niece.

Pam Kuhens with Theresa [Blomberg]

Piper Peters cut Brian's hair for a play...

...for the kids at Camp Hope in Clemson, SC. It was the first job that kept him from the farm.

Donna visiting the Morrison's Penthouse.

We have always loved that painting.

Brian and the boy who became his Best Man ...

... Steven Reeder, who is now Chief Deposit Officer working for Access National Bank.

Hiking Mt. Rogers in Virginia

Allen Martel & Brian at MIT - 1988

Donna at the Kelestatious Shrine - 1987