Tag Archives: Death

Sometimes It’s Best to Let the Phone Ring

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Coming East

In our local paper this morning, I read a column by our grammar guru, Bernadette Kinlaw, concerning euphemisms. She explained the etymology of the word and then gave examples of some common euphemisms. We all use them, of course, mostly … Continue reading →

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Walking on Graves

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Coming East

While I was in Boston this past weekend, I went to Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge.  I love to go there in the fall to see the autumn colors, but I was too early to see the changing leaves this … Continue reading →

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