“If you’re ever in a jam, here I am. If you ever need a pal, I’m your gal. If you ever feel so happy you land in jail, I’m your bail. It’s friendship, friendship, Just a perfect blendship, When other friendships have been forgot, Ours will still be hot! Lahdle-ahdle-ahdle-dig-dig-dig.” Whenever I hear “The Friendship …

“Mashed potatoes yeah, yeah. yeah!” Meatloaf, too, and plenty of gravy, thank you very much! Mac ‘n cheese, fried chicken, apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Your call. Barring an eating disorder, food is one way we “take care of” ourselves and others, a reward when we’re up, a lift when down, a medium for …