The McCain syzygy

The McCain syzygy

Michael Gerson points out that John McCain’s nomination is also something of a miracle. The column, while interesting in itself, is notable in that it uses the word syzygy. That’s the first time I have ever come across that word apart from a game of Scrabble. Coming from the Greek word for “yoke,” it refers to three different planets lining up in a straight line. (Yes, I had to look it up.)

Your assignment for today, class, is to find a way to use that word in the course of your normal conversation.

"United Church of Christ, Congregational. We were very much into the creeds, though not as ..."

How C. S. Lewis Helped Make ..."
"What denomination was that, if you don't mind me asking? I remember when we visited ..."

How C. S. Lewis Helped Make ..."
"I grew up in the Disciples of Christ denomination. We sang the Christmas songs, of ..."

How C. S. Lewis Helped Make ..."
"Should I thank you yer, or is it still too early? :)"

The Legacy and Repudiation of Natural ..."

Browse Our Archives

Follow Us!