Robert Kuhns

When Dogs Were Dogs (and Not Always Man’s Best Friend)

We both grew up in families having dogs so now that we were living along the river with a larger house and a great deal larger lot it was a dog for us. I registered with the Animal Shelter for a German Boxer. I had met a Boxer as a lad delivering Saturday Evening Posts. One of my customers had one. He (the Boxer, not the customer) was a friendly, playful, handsome guy.... (posted by Robert 244 days 5 hours ago.)

On Being An Athletic Supporter and Motherhood

E has always been the athlete of our marriage. I have diligently endeavored to be the athletic supporter. One nice summer day E was playing in a tennis match and in keeping with my role of supporter, I attended as a spectator. E quickly subdued her opponent leaving me free to pursue other activities, which I did. I staked out a sun lounger alongside of the Tennis Club’s... (posted by Robert 244 days 5 hours ago.)

A Visit To the Old Stamping Grounds

When my father was in his early to mid-seventies, he decided to visit his home town, Lima, Ohio. He asked me if I would like to join him. I was delighted to do so. He was planning just a long weekend . . . leave Friday morning and return Sunday. E and I and our kids were then living in Arlington Heights, Illinois, he in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He drove his car to our place, about a two-hour drive and then I drove to... (posted by Robert 245 days 7 hours ago.)