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Best Friends on the Upper West Side and Everywhere

December 8, 2024 | 3:58 AM
in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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By Gary Martin

Never missed my dog as much as I do this week, on what would have been her 13th birthday. That said — if you must curl up with something (with or without a pet) on these chilly days, you can’t beat a good book.

So thankful for the existence of the New York Public Library — and ALL the city llbraries — which are always there when you need them. And since we’re at the end of the year, I remind everyone that private nonprofits that serve the public, like the NYPL, need private support to keep their doors open. Support them with a donation if you can. And then go read a book!

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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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Steve
Steve
5 months ago

Very true. Jonah had the same issue – too dark to read inside of a whale!

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Joanna
Joanna
5 months ago

Agree with you, and Groucho. So sorry for your loss.

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Andy
Andy
5 months ago

Lol

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Sue Taffet
Sue Taffet
5 months ago

Says so much! Love Gary’s cartoons. He sees us all. Keep them coming!

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Neal Leibowitz
Neal Leibowitz
5 months ago

Love that Groucho line,

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Andrea R
Andrea R
5 months ago

Great message! So many organizations that we count on, count on us. Thanks for the reminder. (Looking forward to reading James!)

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L. Gerson
L. Gerson
5 months ago

What a lovely thought, Mr. Martin!

I curl up with my senior kitty, her younger sibling close by.

Books & Cats (and doggies, of course) ! What else do we need?

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Rosie
Rosie
5 months ago

I love everything about this cartoon. Dogs, books, giving to deserving nonprofits. And Groucho too!

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Max Fleisher
Max Fleisher
5 months ago

Outside of both, this guy has become the two-dimensional best friend of we of the UWS. Keep ’em coming, Martoonerville!

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Sharon
Sharon
5 months ago

My favorite quote, and a great reminder to support libraries and nonprofits.

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Mia
Mia
5 months ago

Gave me a chuckle. Thanks!

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Nook
Nook
5 months ago

Love that he’s got the wonderful book “James” in his hand. Great touch.

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Sarah
Sarah
5 months ago

Sorry for your loss. I’m sure your girl loved curling up with you and a book!

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Ellen White
Ellen White
5 months ago

The old stomping grounds! Love it!

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Kathy
Kathy
5 months ago

A joy as always!

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David
David
5 months ago

Lovely thoughts.

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Anne Watkins
Anne Watkins
5 months ago

We miss all the dogs who walked these paths with us. I miss Dave and Rosie, too.

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