Another Shortened-for-the-Holiday blog today…

On this day in 1907 the Ball dropped for the first time in NYC’s Times Square beginning a New Year’s Eve tradition.

- And two days ago, the Lions continued their decades old tradition of dropping the ball period.

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In Mount Olive, N.C., a 3 ft. Pickle will descend from a Pole to celebrate the New Year.

- Or you can always visit Anthony Weiner’s house in NYC for a less impressive Pickle.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a pic on Instagram featuring himself and Clint Eastwood skiing together at an undisclosed location.

- Clint was dressed as his character in “Dirty Harry” and Arnold went as the maid he hired to clean his “Dirty House”.

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Joe Biden says he’ll consider asking a Republican to run as his VP if he wins the nomination… but when asked “Who?” he said he “couldn’t think of one now”.

- Here’s a suggestion: Stormy Daniels! I’m not sure if she’s Republican… but she performs well on all the poles.

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Have a Great day and a Safe and Happy New Year’s Eve. I’ll see you in 2020!

-Dick