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    The Trouble with Angels (UWS Snow Variety)

    February 1, 2026 | 9:25 AM
    in ABSURDITY, OUTDOORS
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    By Gary Martin

    Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com

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    21 Comments
    rosie
    rosie
    7 months ago

    you can always recognize a Martoons cartoon! It’s the hat.
    Also love the look on the dog’s face.

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    Winifred Fijnvandraat
    Winifred Fijnvandraat
    7 months ago

    This cartoon reminds me of any living 4-legged creature who feels imprisoned indoors. Escapes to the outdoors and is buried in snow. Aaah….quick u-turn, shakes the snow…..”I like this prison better.” We all adjust , nothing is perfect all the time.

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    Neal
    Neal
    7 months ago

    That’s an indignant dog.

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    Ellen T. White
    Ellen T. White
    7 months ago

    lol!

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    Ken
    Ken
    7 months ago

    Great idea for making an impact!

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    Joanna
    Joanna
    7 months ago

    Dogitude

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    Linda
    Linda
    7 months ago

    OMG, Gary is the best!

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    DebM
    DebM
    7 months ago

    😂 Love it! (The expression on the dog’s face is priceless!)

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    Laurie K
    Laurie K
    7 months ago

    Wellllll – you got me to chuckle. I am so over the cold so thanks for that Gary!

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    Corcoran
    Corcoran
    7 months ago

    Gloves?

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    ecm
    ecm
    7 months ago

    Oh, c’mon — this modest snow cover pales in comparison with the Blizzard of ’96. Stay strong, people.

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    Pat Hogan
    Pat Hogan
    7 months ago

    Love that dig’s eye roll!!! lol

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    Nancy
    Nancy
    7 months ago

    Good advice . . . or stay cozy inside.

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    Stacey W
    Stacey W
    7 months ago

    Perfect— as always!

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    Mary McCarthy
    Mary McCarthy
    7 months ago

    Another good cartoon from Gary. Keep ’em comin”.

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    Tom D'Angelis
    Tom D'Angelis
    7 months ago

    Love the dog watching his master have a good time. Gary gives me a chuckle every week.

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    Ellen
    Ellen
    7 months ago

    So cute!

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    Bill Given
    Bill Given
    7 months ago

    Again, you came up with another clever offering, Gary! I do look forward to receiving your weekly post. Thanks.

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    Nina DiGioia
    Nina DiGioia
    7 months ago

    Good advice

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    Mark
    Mark
    7 months ago

    If you reversed the roles, this happened to me! Why must small dogs have bigger-than-life egos?

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    Joe Chiplock
    Joe Chiplock
    7 months ago

    I know I am probably in the minority here…but I LOVE winter and snow. Thanks, Gary. I feel seen.

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