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Feeling Sappy on the Upper West Side

May 10, 2026 | 8:41 AM
in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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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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Paula
Paula
20 days ago

Thank you for your wishes. I see a familiar fur mom as well. Happy 101st publication!

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Ginny
Ginny
20 days ago

This was well said!!! Meaningful and thoughtful!! Thank you Gary

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Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy
20 days ago

That was the sweetest and most inclusive Mother’s Day greeting I have ever seen. Thank you Gary. Keep up the good work!

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Auntie Em
Auntie Em
20 days ago

Happy everyone! Missing my mom extra this day.
(thanks for the shout out)

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Neal
Neal
20 days ago

Kudos to the mothers and cheers to the birthday girl.

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Ellen Freeman
Ellen Freeman
20 days ago

Always sensitive and thoughtful…

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Sue Taffet
Sue Taffet
20 days ago

As always…Gary is right on!

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David
David
20 days ago

Loved this toon. Happy Birthday, Nancy.

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Sandy
Sandy
20 days ago

Thanks, Gary!

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Mia T
Mia T
20 days ago

Aww! Thanks! Cheers to all the Mom’s out there!! And Happy Birthday to that extra special person!!

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Joe Chiplock
Joe Chiplock
19 days ago

Happy Mother’s Day. And Happy Birthday to Gary’s Lovely Wife.

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Laurie K
Laurie K
19 days ago

SWEET!!!!!!!! ty Gary.

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Miriam
Miriam
19 days ago

Thank you for thinking about all the Moms! I’m at the “puppy in the carriage” phase-but about 20 years older…HB Nancy!

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Nina DiGioia
Nina DiGioia
19 days ago

I love the recognition of Nancy’s birthday!

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Corcoran
Corcoran
19 days ago

Happy day to all!

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Nancy
Nancy
19 days ago

Nice acknowledgment

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Pat Hogan
Pat Hogan
19 days ago

Happy Mother’s Day!!!!

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Charisse Bozza
Charisse Bozza
19 days ago

Happy Birthday to you Ms. Nancy. My grandmother was born on May 10th as well, in 1900! Hope everyone had a Beautiful Mother’s Day.

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steve
steve
19 days ago

Very nice, Gary!

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