Manuel

When I saw him he was so thin. Are you okay? You're not sick are you?

No. My wife and I got separated, he said. We're still friends but she moved out. She's with another man now.

I didn't realize how much work she did, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and now it's too late.

His eyes filled up with tears.

I used to hang in my man cave after work with the guys and sometimes eat three extra large pizzas by myself. I'd say to her, I don't have time for you. And now she's gone. 23 years of my life with her and she's gone. I don't blame her. I was stupid, he said, wiping his eyes with his sleeve.

I lost 40 pounds in 3 months.

How did you do that?

Guess?

I have no idea.

I started smoking.