October – 15 – Sunday was supposed to be a day of rest and relaxation, but I had written a politically sensitive e mail yesterday and after it made its way into certain hands I was off to the office late in the morning to exorcise some ghosts. Fortunately my companions were late in calling for me so I had the good luck to see the arrival at the hotel of a bride and groom to attend their reception. Their arrival was marked by a surprisingly large firecracker display along with a healthy dose of confetti.