For Albuquerque readers only

The limitations of Albuquerque sometimes get the better of me — e.g., the Sweeties are too far away, no Crate & Barrel — but Friday night the city won me back. First, margaritas outdoors at Garduno’s Balloon Saloon; then, hitting a few more balls at the New Mexico Golf Academy driving range at dusk, thunderstorms and the smell of rain all around; last, strawberry-rhubarb pie at the Flying Star on Rio Grande.