pope in your pocket

this just in: pope benedict at risk for texter's thumb.

wow. i didn't expect to see that in the news today. i kinda like the thought of having my phone vibrate in my pocket, with a text message from the vatican.

wand meme

i'm posting this because i found the result somewhat interesting. linked via maeveh:

Your Score: 11 2/3", Oak, Veela

You scored 57 wisdom, 22 bravery, 10 emotional, and 22 martyrdom!

Oak signifies wisdom, endurance, protection, and authority. The veela hair as a wand core means that you are slightly unpredictable but very powerful.

Link: The Harry Potter Wand Test written by sputnik845 on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the The Dating Persona Test

this is interesting simply because i grew up in a house surrounded by oak trees, and have always loved and even identified with the oak. i love all trees (and all wood), but i feel especially happy and at home when i recognize/identify an oak tree, or some object or piece of furniture made of oak. (of course i also love black walnut because that was/is my father's favorite wood to work.)