We saw a bit of a gathering on one side of the road, and as we drove past... there it was, about 20 meters from us and simply on fire, kind of like you would see in the movies -- big flames and all -- and a few people looking on in mild curiosity.
Last year while walking along Beverly Road I noticed a large gathering on one of the many gigantic porches that line this street.
As soon as he was admitted, the man said the committee would make everyone wear gray overalls with gray T-shirts, would have morning, evening, & lunch prayers, & would prohibit gatherings of one or more people.
But none of the subsequent demonstrations has come close to the mass gathering of the one here last year, in turnout or publicity.
James Serritella, lawyer for the Chicago archdiocese, told one gathering of priests, "When one of these situations develops, those people are the enemy, and I'm on your side!" The last half-century has witnessed the largest exodus from the priesthood since the Reformation.
Call a gathering of loved ones together, in person or on the phone.
You need to be present for this precious gathering of loved ones, and you need to stay on high alert so that Uncle Kenny doesn't hog the gravy again).
Instead of a traditional baby shower, consider a more intimate gathering of loved ones who appreciate the contradictory experience of welcoming a rainbow baby to the family.
I could definitely envision a gathering of loved ones, some family and close friends, at a dinner or something like it, but I am not interested in spending thousands of dollars to host a wedding ceremony.
The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is gathering the support of one million people for a national Appeal calling for US Leadership for a Nuclear Weapons-Free World.
