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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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rosie
rosie
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago

That’s an indignant dog.

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Ellen T. White
Ellen T. White
1 month ago

lol!

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Ken
Ken
1 month ago

Great idea for making an impact!

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Joanna
Joanna
1 month ago

Dogitude

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Linda
Linda
1 month ago

OMG, Gary is the best!

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DebM
DebM
1 month ago

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

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Laurie K
Laurie K
1 month ago

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

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Corcoran
Corcoran
1 month ago

Gloves?

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ecm
ecm
1 month 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
1 month ago

Love that dig’s eye roll!!! lol

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Nancy
Nancy
1 month ago

Good advice . . . or stay cozy inside.

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Stacey W
Stacey W
1 month ago

Perfect— as always!

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Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy
1 month ago

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

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Tom D'Angelis
Tom D'Angelis
1 month ago

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

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Ellen
Ellen
1 month ago

So cute!

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Bill Given
Bill Given
1 month 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
1 month ago

Good advice

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Mark
Mark
1 month 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
26 days 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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