By Gary Martin
“I like to riff off the larger zeitgeist of the world in my cartoons and make them personal. So this week, I am tapping into the national discussion/argument/ nightmare on aging. And because getting old(er) is not going away anytime soon, expect more in this series I’m now calling ‘Martoons Musings on Maturity’ — but don’t hold me to that title! (I welcome better suggestions in the comments…).”
Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for over 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe.
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You’re right. Getting older(er) is not going away anytime soon. So in the meantime, here’s to the Martoonity Prayer!
Hilarious! Thank you, Gary! ❤️
*sigh* —ain’t it the truth.
Good one Gary. YOU are in the Zeitgeist. Who knew?
thank you. what does zeitgeist mean again? 😉
Eyesight may fail, but your insight increases. Way to go, Gary! Thanks.
This is so nice. Thank you.
agreed!
I like to see G.B. Martin’s brain at work. I really look forward to these.
that’s so nice of you. Thank you.
Another one for the fridge! Love this guy!
thank you. i hope you have a large fridge!
Love ‘em or leave ‘em Amen!
Aging is not easy, it is certainly not pretty, but it beats the alternative. Go Gary!
Ain’t it the truth!
rev’nd!
From here to Martoonity.
oh. I want to see THAT cartoon!
Me too!
Another winner! I see a Martoons collection in the making….
Amen. What a beautiful and insightful cartoon!
Always great to see Gary’s work! Keep them coming.
Hahaha. Still fighting getting glasses over here. Good one.
Thanks for helping me get in touch with true self. Though I lost a bet…I thought this weeks’ Martoon would focus on Bastille Day….
Best Martoon yet!
Gary, wisdom and wit together who knew!
I’ll look at this when I find my reading glasses. Another great one, Gary!
Thank you. check to see if there may be a magnifying glass on your phone.
Bringing this one to my retina specialist and will ask him to post alongside the eye chart.
LOL!
Getting older is tough. But you are making me smile again with this one.
Luckily, funny never gets old !
I don’t know ~ I think I’m getting younger! Keep ’em comin’ Mr Martoon!
Wow. You are da m funny my friend. We need you every day.♥️🎈♥️
‘every day?’ That’s too much work! But thank you for the sentiment.
Love it!
Love the cartoon, keep them coming!
Hysterical!
Finally seeing this one! Clearly I’m an avid Martoonist! And old so!!!!