Tuesday, November 4, 2008

How would Bathtub Mary vote?

On this fine election day, I have upheld my responsibilities as a good citizen by voting and as a good blogger by blogging. So here's the latest of Marys from my neighborhood:




So she's not in a grotto-like shell, but she's still pretty cool. She's one of the few Marys who looks to be about 13, the approximate age of the real Mary (according to my Catholic school education) when she had Jesus. Also notice the cool neon-yellow snake at her feet.


This picture is not the best representation, but this is a close to life-size Mary. With pink flamingoes behind her! I would find her presence almost imposing except for the flamingoes.



Ivy has grown around this Mary's stone grotto. There were several other cool religious statues in this yard, but I didn't linger too long, as I knew odd stares were going to come from the residents.

This is a new category I call Safari Mary. The picture isn't enlarged enough to show it here, but she has a look of bliss on her face. She's happy in the jungle.

So maybe for the next election, I'll make pseudo-political Bathtub Mary bumper stickers, such as "I own a Bathtub Mary-and I vote." or "When Bathtub Mary enthusiasts vote, (insert party here) win." They'll be as big as W.W.J.D. bracelets, I can feel it.