Read Albuquerque Tribune columnist Thelma Domenici today regarding when it is appropriate to wear a bolo tie.....
Evidently it's the Official Neckwear of New Mexico.
First the Official Cookie and now this? WTF have those legislators been doing since I left my fair state?
So Thelma in her incredibly polite and well worded way says, "...men will need to look at local customs and attire to determine whether a bolo tie would be appropriate."
Yeah, is it? Ever?
My dad eschewed actual ties for years and my mom couldn't GET him to wrap a strip of fabric around his neck. Nope, it was bolo ties only for him. For years. He was an engineer. That means a short sleeved white button shirt, bolo tie and pocket protector (I'm not making this up, I swear I wish I was).
He had quite the collection. I have many of them now. If only to keep someone else (like my brother...also an engineer) from donning them....
I know, I know...it's a Southwest thang. But it just smacks of seventies Urban Cowboy trying too hard. I know there are some beautifully handcrafted bolo ties out there that are more like art than a string tie...but still.
Unless you are headed out to an Engineers Retiree's Banquet...the answer is...no.
To borrow from Thelma's catchphrase...not looking like a dork never goes out of style....
Side note to Bill Richardson: Nice idea, doesn't help yer 4 percent-er situation.....
