Food = Friends

The other day Terry was telling me about a new friend he made at school. I asked him about this kid and what makes them friends. He said "we just have so much in common with each other Mom." I responded, "oh? Like what?" Terry said "well for starters, we both LOVE ranch dressing."

Now, I must admit I have never forged a friendship over salad dressing, but it got me thinking. And I HAVE forged a few friendships over other foods. Namely Dr. Pepper and chocolate. You know who you are--my fellow "girl day" friends. And I am quite convinced that there is nothing in the world that a 2-liter bottle of Dr. Pepper, a giant chocolate bar, and an afternoon with good friends can't make better. Okay, some days it may take 2 2-liter bottles and 2 candy bars.

Now, this probably goes against everything I preach professionally--encouraging relationships with food. But let's remember moderation in all things. It's not a daily occurrence. In fact, lunch dates with friends are really only like once a week, max. And hey...as one friend put it, we all get our time on the couch while the others listen. It's therapy and it costs a lot less than a shrink! :)

So, whether it is with carrots and a side of ranch dressing, or Dr. Pepper and a chocolate bar, I'm grateful today for the good times I have had and will always have with friends.