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Virgin Mary Appears to Mr. Milo
Kevin Burby, Karen Ucto, Chronicle Staff Writers
(03-01) 15:17 PST ALAMO, CA - - Reporters from around the world have descended upon the small bedroom community of Alamo, California where the image of the Virgin Mary has appeared to a local resident known as Mr. Milo.   He reportedly first saw the image three days ago.  

“Well, it was just past daybreak – and, you know, I headed to the bathroom to do ‘my business’.   Still a bit groggy, I sat down with my elbows on my knees and my chin cradled in my hands looking at the floor...and there she was – the Blessed Virgin Mary gazing up at me from the center tile between my feet.  You can imagine my shock.” 

Mr. Milo and Mrs. Mr. Milo had remodeled their bathroom about a year or so ago, which included the installation of new marble floor tiles.  “She has probably been starring at me all this time, but I just never noticed,” a remarkably composed Mr. Milo commented.

Reports that the image of the Virgin has been seen weeping are under investigation.  Skeptics point out that the cause of her tears may be the wet shower door that at times swings out over the sacred image.  Other more jaded observers added that they too would weep, if they had to deal with even a fraction of what she has experienced in the last year and a half. 

Father John, a priest from St. Monica’s parish, has written the Holy See requesting that the bathroom be designated as a Marian Shrine, pointing out that visiting pilgrims could simultaneously worship and use the facilities. 

Besides the Blessed Virgin, other faces can be visualized a little further off including Jesus, Moses, Mohammed and what appears to be a remarkable likeness of Milton Supman.  Photographs were not allowed to be taken due to Mr. Milo’s and Mrs. Mr. Milo’s concern that any published images of Mohammed could cause an international uproar.  Mr. Milo confided, “With our busy schedules, the last thing we need is a fatwa.”

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