Elmer P. Lawrence of Red Cross, Kentucky, was one of 429 souls lost when the USS Oklahoma was attacked in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. More than 80 years
I knew one of us would grow up to be an uber-cool and normal man.
You did?
Driving by Bruceâs drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: Weird is normal. The world can be a bully. Disease, accidents and grownups who donât act like grownups. On December 10 and 11, I did yardwork while wearing a T-shirt and light pants. I could have worn shorts, I was that warm. That task completed, I concentrated on vying to be first in line for the COVID-19 vaccination. Iâm sitting at 204,547,935th in line, so itâs promising. I eat lefse to maintain my strength. Some foods are only foodlike. Rice cakes come to mind. I love lefse. Itâs bread, dessert and a napkin all in one.