For some resaon I find the word “conclave” to be simultaneously kinda cool and kinda sinister–perhaps for the same reason, as it evokes a cerrtain amount of learned mystery.
Alternatively, it also makes me think of “coven”–as in a coven of witches. Meguesses that the Cardinals might not like that comparison (not that I am making any particulat comments on the Catholic Church–just chit-chatting about words).
why does your blog hate me?
Comment by Jan — Wednesday, September 14, 2025 @ 3:25 pm
Did you try to trackback again?
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Wednesday, September 14, 2025 @ 3:28 pm
Not exactly. I put my URL in the space under my e-mail address above and it said I was spam again. (Do I just look like a can of processed luncheon meat? Really?)
I have given up on msn spaces and have made my own blog at blogspot. Maybe it will work better.
Comment by Jan — Wednesday, September 14, 2025 @ 8:27 pm
I had just said that the word “conclave” reminded me of the Ray Stevens song Shriner’s Convention.
Comment by Jan — Wednesday, September 14, 2025 @ 8:29 pm
Blogspot is probably the better way to go. (I had thought of suggesting it, in fact).
And Ray Stevens rocks.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Thursday, September 15, 2025 @ 7:36 am