Last week my wife and I along with two other couples went to the River of Lights at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens and the Christmas tree lighting in Old Town, Albuquerque. We had a wonderful time, both evenings. The crowds were large and all of the families were enjoying themselves.

I received many of the typical comments that a lot of us receive, except not a single comment about a skirt. Everyone who spoke to me, regardless of what they actually said, was pleasant and only wanted to make conversation. I also received a number of compliments.

There aren’t any photos of me at the gardens or the tree lighting but there are some at our friends’ home, taken prior to leaving for the River of Lights.

Me prior to the River of Lights


My wife (on the right-hand side) and two friends






Historic church in Old Town, Albuquerque at the Christmas tree lighting