Halloween Party Cancelled!

Although I am disappointed because my costumes have been unanimously been voted "top chach" three years in a row, the cancellation of the halloween party can be viewed through an alternative lens and may not appear so bad after all. A) The host will not be ostracized by his condo neighbors for staging such an elaborate and riotous affair. B) There is a chance, albeit small, that less alcohol is consumed this coming weekend, which, judging by testaments of productivity, would be a good thing for our employers. C) We will be able to cheer wildly for the Red Sox in World Series game 3 without tripping over our ridiculously silly costumes. D) If there is no suitable replacement event, I will not have the anxiety that accompanies all hyped one-night events, especially costume events (new years, halloween etc), over whether it will live up to its billing or not.