Rep. Edmund Kuempel made an appearance for Sine Die at the State Capitol today. He looks a lot thinner but in good spirits. When asked how much weight he has lost, he said about 18 pounds…”but I wouldn’t recommend this as a diet to anyone.”

He says he’s been watching some of the House activity from his hospital room, but with all the “ugliness” of the past few days - he figured physical therapy is a better use of his time.

He seemed as cheerful as ever though, happily greeted his colleagues, cracked a few jokes and said he misses his friends. “There’s nothing that matters more in life than your friends.”

Words to remember.