Date: Wed, 23 Feb 1994 10:27:48 CST

From: Glen Accardo glen[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]SOFTINT.COM

Subject: Strange Advertisement



I've been lurking on this list for a while. But when I saw this sign,

I just had to ask. There is something rather odd about it, but I

understand what they are saying. The sign is for a funeral home and

says "We honor the passing of a lifetime: with dignity and care."



I've never seen the word "passing" used with "of a lifetime." I've passed

on many "deals of a lifetime," and "chances of a lifetime." I've wittnessed

and had "performances of a lifetime," and seen "once in a lifetime" events.



I understand "passing away," "passing on," etc., so the metaphor seems okay,

but what is it about "passing" that makes it sound so wrong in this add?



glen accardo

Software Interfaces, Inc.

Houston, Texas 77084

glen[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]softint.com

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