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Jerry Wilkerson's avatar

And what a “visual vocabulary” you cast upon the people these many years, David!

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Thanks, brother!

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Elaine Cummings's avatar

"Ever onward!" My 2025 Resolution is to "learn to burrow." Sounds like a plan!

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Elaine Cummings's avatar

Hi, FITZ! I'm honored. Thanx!

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Peggy Hendrickson's avatar

I miss you in the Star and am so glad you are still with us! I’ve always been a fan of your words and cartoons! You are a much beloved Tucson institution! (I hope that doesn’t make you sound too old.)

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Ha! Old? I am so ancient I'm older than at least two of the saguaros in our yard.

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Margo Warren's avatar

You are the best, Fitz! Happy New Year!

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Chris Holmes's avatar

Happy New Year! Let’s hope it’s not a bad one with too much fear.

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Klara Cserny's avatar

Happy New Year, dear Fitz. May your keyboard and your pen continue to enlighten, delight, and entertain us for many more!

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Thank you. Happy New Year!

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Dennis Winsten's avatar

Cartoon satire is the purest form of wit. Thanks Fitz.

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Edlynne sillman's avatar

Happy New Year. May 2025 bring you and your family good health, good memories and tons of “Good Trouble.

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Monica Manning's avatar

Fascinated by your pointillist beginnings, but glad you found the style that was not quite so demanding. And delighted that your inner author emerged! I find myself struggling to find the right words to express well wishes in the new year. A Minnesota friend sent me one that I share with you, David, and all your readers: May the New Year be filled with pleasant surprises!🎉

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

You as well. Happy New Year!

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Dennis Winsten's avatar

Happy New Year! (TBD)!

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MARK S HOMAN's avatar

Thank you for your years of pictures and words that make me think, ponder, wince, and laugh.

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Thank you, brother. Happy New Year!

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Dr. Margaret Drugay's avatar

SO GLAD to have had your prophecies throughout the years! Humor coupled with sarcasm and optimism. Love that combination! Love ya Dave!

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Ralph's avatar

Thanks for the trip down memory lane via past New Years editorial cartoons!

Happy New Year,

Ralph

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Jude Johnson's avatar

You know, Tooner, I've loved your doodles since you first started at The Star. Thanks for sharing your artistic growth over the years with us; your columns definitely express a great range of wordsmithing prowess -- aka, love your work, dude.

And thanks for the link to the Tucson March. I was wondering if there was going to be one here. I joined in on the first one in 2017 that grew from 2,000 to 15,000 unexpectedly, and it was a joyous thing to behold. Hope to see you there, mi amigo. Stay healthy.

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

You as well, my glorious talented sister! See you in 2025!

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Liberal Old Lady's avatar

I want to hear more about the march later in January! Hope to make it. Thank you for your humor & compassion. 🥂❤️

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

I'll keep promoting it

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Paul Mercer's avatar

Judy and I love your work.

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Thank you, kind souls.

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