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Happy New Year
The wind is howling, and the snow is heavy. New Year’s Eve and Times Square are scarce with the host’s expression one of weariness.
No one is here to celebrate, the weather keeping them home and comfortable by the television, probably sipping hot coffee as I’m doing, or maybe drinking wine or champagne to ring in the coming year.
I have the fireplace lit, bringing more warmth to my cold apartment. My dog Gatsby sits beside me, and we’re snuggled under a blanket.
The countdown begins.
And as the host gets to one, the electricity goes out.
Happy New Year.
From Guest Contributor Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher
Sergio Leone Versus Time Square's Naked Cowboy
A high, warbling whistle split the air, interrupting the Naked Cowboy’s three-line act.
“Who’re you?”
“In this world there are two types of people my friend: those with guitars and diapers, and those with loaded guns.”
The Naked Cowboy’s gaze drifted to the pistol casually pointed at his head.
“Hey man, I’m just here to take pictures!”
The Man With No Name squinted. He squinted hard. He squinted into the sun and his eyes glinted like steel spurs. The Naked Cowboy started to pee a little. Finally, the Man With No Name holstered his .45.
“Put on a goddamn poncho.”
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