Kevin Kuzma

QUOTABLE

WELCOME TO THE SITE

Words are my only evidence that I have a shadow in this world. Only with a commitment to notebook and pen, early mornings in cold leather-backed chairs or empty dining room tables - and opening my senses - am I able to coax them out.

Thanksgiving 2
Friday, November 28th, 2008

Later in the afternoon, the tabletop would be so full with serving trays and bakeware that its wood grains would be hardly visible. But long before the Thanksgiving meal was prepared, we fell asleep together in his bed, my feet dangling above the bedframe shaped like a sleek racecar and him curled into a blanket cocoon. The day’s activities had worn my son and I down and there was still more holiday to be had when our eyes opened. (more…)

Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Yesterday’s clothes were folded on the bedside bureau and placed within arms reach for the morning trip to the supermarket. My body woke itself as it usually does about a quarter after six and with a near-mechanical response, I slipped from bed and reached into blackness for my cleanest pair of dirty jeans. (more…)