Dear , dear St. Joseph,
We have another open house tomorrow and I just wanted to remind you of a couple of things. Your statue has been buried in our back yard (as per the tradition) for 10 months. During that time you have endured being disinterred by the landscaper and replanted in the petunia bed. You have experienced one winter in Wisconsin, a hot dry summer and now another winter is upon us. I am happy to do our part in this tradition--give your statue a place of honor in our new home—but you’ve got to do your part and sell this house. If it doesn’t happen soon, well, I’m just sayin’, it’s a long time until the Spring Thaw and your toes aren’t going to get any warmer.
Reverently, Ellen
