My friend Marv is near the end of his life on earth. By the time this is published and posted, he may have already ascended to heaven.   I met Marv 44 years ago when I entered the rooms of recovery.

DEAR ANNIE: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares -- you name it. She is the person I call when ...