Ain't That Odd

Perhaps like many of you, I first encountered the Odd Fellows via this R.E.M. song. I don't recall how many listens it took for me to ask myself, "What the hell is Odd Fellows Local 151?" I figured the group was similar to the Kiwanis Club or the Rotary Club, and didn't think more about it for years.

But on a recent excursion to Dedham, MA, to drop off tax information for my accountant, I walked past this place:

I decided I needed to once and for all find out just who these folks are. Seems...