There was a rather solemn air to the proceedings, which seemed like a cross between a yoga class and a prayer service, so it was almost a relief when Ms. Cunningham flashed her warm smile between songs.
For instance, when normal human Americans gather at a funeral, the proceedings are solemn, the occasion is hallowed, and the attendees mourn with a quiet dignity -- the order of the day is to place the focus on the deceased.
What should have been the most solemn and momentous of legal proceedings — a test for American justice — devolved, Tuesday, into bickering about clothes.
By Amy Davidson Sorkin October 16, 2012 What should have been the most solemn and momentous of legal proceedings — a test for American justice — devolved, Tuesday, into bickering about clothes.
But I believe there is a place for humour on the cricket field, and in my eyes, Samuels' solemn salute brought a bit of levity to proceedings.
That solemn obligation grows more relevant as the House of Representatives moves inexorably toward the initiation of impeachment proceedings.
Writer recalls that soldiers in ancient Rome, bringing up the rear of a solemn procession, would laugh, sing, and jeer at their general, with the idea that keeping the proceedings from being altogether orderly would ward off bad luck.
Cotton began with a solemn introduction, but then, unexpectedly, Anderson's family members, most of whom were elderly, took over the proceedings and began telling stories about George, who had made his living running car washes and coin-operated laundries.
