Link Love Tuesday!

Welcome to what I will now be calling Link Love Tuesday!  Basically, I am going to use Tuesday's to show some love to some blogs or sites that I enjoy, read, or that inspire me.

The first ever Link Love Tuesday, goes to an old hisghschool friend of mine, Forrestt Williams.  I've been a little out of touch with Forrestt since high school, but recently re-connected on facebook and unknown to him, I have followed his music off and on since high school.  He is currently touring/playing with a couple different bands.  Forrestt is one of the best bass players and all around musicians that I know of.  You will do yourself a favor by checking out his site and his music.

Now go get your Tuesday on!

Introducing...

...Your candidate for President of the United States.  Making official his bid for the 2029 Presidency, my son, Owyn.  Let the change begin!

A little about me

So, I realized lately that there are some readers of my blog, that I have never actually met. Some I have just networked with through other blogs or through facebook or other such means.  I know you can't tell from all the comments people leave, but I discovered recently through a tracking tool that there are a few more readers than I originally thought.  After realizing that, I thought it may be worthwhile to just give a little info about myself.  This bio will come in several parts and probably not all back to back, but over time, they will give a little insight into the world of Will McCabe, for those that don't know me personally.

It all began in 1977.  Well, 1976 I guess if you want to get all technical about it.  My parents most likely either had an argument, or a few too many glasses of wine, but one way or another, my life officially began at the end of 1976 and I came screaming on the scene in August of 1977.  I was born in Hemet, California.  If you don't know where Hemet is, it's easy to find.  Just head straight to hell, and just before you get there, hang left and you'll run right into Hemet.  OK, maybe I exaggerate a little.  There are worse places to live.  I mean, I could have grown up in Coalinga (sorry Trav, couldn't help myself) or Modesto or some other God forsaken part of California. Hemet has changed allot, and is slightly more bearable than when I lived there, but I still wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.  Well, maybe my worst enemy, but I digress.

I was raised in Hemet until I was 14.  My parents divorced when I was around 2 years old I believe.  I grew up with my mom and a stepfather.  Without going into all the crazy details, I'll suffice it to say, life wasn't easy and I was anxious to leave and live with my dad.  I love my mom, and my sister and step sisters, but there was just a whole bunch of un-happiness in this family, and I needed to move on.  Little did I know, that God would use this move to drastically alter the course of my life.  To be continued...

Are you intrigued?  Stay tuned, and as always, feel free to chime in!

Billboard chart topper...

I heard this and laughed so hard, I immediately knew I needed to share it.  Hope you enjoy!

If you don't know who Paul Krugman is, check him out.  I'm not as avid a follower as some, but the song was sure entertaining.

Driving in China!

Here is a sampling of the 1100 questions on the Chinese driving test. These are ACTUAL test questions. See how well you can answer them:  
 
(1) Among drivers, a driver should: 
a. deliberately underestimate each other 
b. race for “vehicle hero” 
c. learn from each other to make up each other’s deficiencies, help each other and drive safely 
 
(2) When driving and wanting to spit, the driver can: 
a. spit to the road through the window of the vehicle 
b. spit to the waste paper taken with him or her and stop to throw it onto the dustbin 
c. spit to the carpeting 
 
(3) When driving a vehicle in summer, the driver: 
a. can wear slippers 
b. is not allowed to wear slippers for wearing slippers is neither polite nor safe 
c. can wear any shoes as he or she likes 
 
(4) If there is an open wound in the waist such as intestine coming out, you should: 
a. restore it 
b. not treat it 
c. not treat it, but use a bowl or pot to cover it and dress it with cloth strips externally 
 
(5) When driving through the concave-convex transverse road, the driver should shift to the lower gear in advance and _____________ relying on the inertia force: 
a. let two front wheels steadily fall into the bottom of the ditch and then speed up to drive up the ditch 
b. sway the steering wheel leftward and rightward to drive down and up the ditch and then speed up to drive 
c. drive down and up the ditch and then speed up to drive 
 
(6) During his or her driving, the driver: 
a. can smoke 
b. can smoke in small amount when he or she feels spiritually fatigue 
c. is not allowed to smoke 
 
(7) When driving at night in summer, the driver should pay attention to the ________ who are enjoying the cool on either side, road embankment and bridge and carefully prevent injuring anybody. 
a. vehicles 
b. relaxing persons 
c. stuff 
 
(8) If there is a bicycle rider clinging to the motor vehicle, the motor vehicle driver then should: 
a. speed up to get rid of him or her 
b. stop at once 
c. stop steadily 
 
(9) When having a dispute with others, a driver should: 
a. fling abuses 
b. patiently offer an explanation and not bring any negative mood to driving 
c. drive in a fit of pique 
 
(10) When driving through the section of road where tooting is not forbidden, the driver should: 

a. toot as usual 
b. increase the volume of tooting 
c. try to toot as less as possible not to affect the routine of others 
 

Once, when I was a rock star...

Well, maybe rock star is a bit of a strong statement, but still.  I successfully recorded my first (and only to this point) original worship CD back in 2004.  I was pretty stoked on it, and still am, thought now I just listen and pick apart all the mistakes and think of all the stuff I would do different.  I have continued writing and leading at my Church and am hopeing to record again at some point, but who knows.  Anyways, out of the millions of copies I had made, I have about 25 left.  Take a listen, and if you want one, let me know.

Will McCabe CD

Stats Suck Sunday

If you don't know how this goes, click here and let Brody explain it to you.

Here it is in bullet points...

• I spent way to much time this week working on a new blog design.  
• I am a perfectionist and could not decide on a design I was happy with
• I am still utilizing the same old blogger template
• wondering if people even really care baout my blog design
• I care about my blog design, so i will continue on my mission for the perfect design
• Played mario cart on the Wii with Cheryl for like 45 minutes on Friday night.  She is much better at that game than I am.
• Had a delightful dinner with good friends on Saturday night and ate myself into enchilada heaven

Your turn...somebody please tell me something random!

The Book List...

Well, I made huge strides last year in my reading. Yes, I have always known how to read, but actually making it through a whole book is a different story. The reading makeover all started with a book called 1776. If you have not read it, you should.  I digress.

Here is a list of books that I read last year, as well as I list of books that I would like to read this year.  I would love to hear if you hav read any of these and what your thoughts are and if you have any suggestions for good reads.  

And, without further ado...

2008

Blue Like Jazz - Donald Miller

To Own A Dragon, Reflections on Growing Up Without a Father - Donald Miller

Searching For God Know What - Donald Miller

Through Painted Deserts - Donald Miller

Traveling Mercies - Anne Lamott

My Beautiful Idol  - Pete Gall

Don't Waste Your Life - John Piper

The Shack - William P. Young

The Audacity Of Hope - Barak Obama

2009

John Calvin and His Passion for the Majesty of God - John Piper

The Open Table Participant's Guide: An Invitation to Know God - Donald Miller

John Adams - David McCullough

America's Providential History - Mark A. Beliles

The KGB waits for nobody!

I hope this makes you laugh!

Stats Suck Sunday...

Well, I am trying something new here, and mostly because I love this guy's blog that much.  if you don't know how this works, go here, and Brody will fill you in.  It's basically a day for scattered randomness, that while important, may not justify dedicated blog posts at any other time.  Here it goes...

• I am in awe to learn that Brody would actually pray for Laker fans to not be Laker fans any longer.  This goes against my firm believe that God is a Laker fan.
• I am ready for the potty training part of my son's life to be over.
• I am still curious to know how the toilet paper go there.
• I love coffee and most likely will always love coffee, since I hate the headaches i get when i don't drink it.
• Wondering if I will still be selling plumbing fixtures in 5 more years.
• Amazed that I have been selling plumbing fixtures for 7 years.
• Grateful that I have a job and for God's grace.

I would love to hear your randomness!  (C'mon Trav, I know you have something random to say)

Yes, it happened to me...

OK, so I have heard of this happening to other people, and always thought it was funny, until today. 

Yes, the dreaded toilet paper stuck to the bottom of your shoe incident, or in my case, stuck nicely inside the bottom of my pant leg with just enough sticking out to be embarrassing.  The funny thing is, I don't even know how it happened. It was early in the day, and I had not even gone to the bathroom yet.  Well, at least not in the manner that requires the use of toilet paper.  Need I continue?

Well, I had just opened up the store and had finished helping a nice, older couple pick out a new kitchen faucet.  As I walked down to our warehouse to see if it was in stock, I noticed that there was something white sticking out around my shoe.  I quickly looked down and back and realized it was toilet paper.  I then proceeded to pull it out, and it was about 8 inches long.  I am pretty sure the customer never noticed, but as I was pulling it out, my boss was walking into the store.  He just looked at me and shook his head.

Here is the real head-scratcher though; how did it get there? Honestly I had not even used toilet paper yet, and I know that nobody was able to stick it in my pant leg without me noticing.  HOW DID IT GET THERE?  

Has anyone else had an equally embarrassing experience?  I would love to hear the story!

Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?

BARACK OBAMA: The chicken crossed the road because it was time for a change!
The chicken wanted change!

JOHN MCCAIN: My friends, that chicken crossed the road because he recognized
the need to engage in cooperation and dialogue with all the chickens on the
other side of the road.

SARAH PALIN: You betcha he crossed the road, but let's not talk about that,
let's talk about energy policy, and how gosh darn hard it is for a
middle-class hockey mom to manage the budget of the only state in America
with a massive surplus, especially while surrounded by countless Russian and
Canadian chickens we have to keep an eye on. And by the way, I can see
Russia from my house!

HILLARY CLINTON: When I was First Lady, I personally helped that little
chicken to cross the road. This experience makes me uniquely qualified to
ensure - right from Day One! - that every chicken in this country gets the
chance it deserves to cross the road. But then, this really isn't about me.

GEORGE W. BUSH: We really don't care why the chicken crossed the road. We
just want to know if the chicken is on our side of the road, or not. The
chicken is either against us, or for us. There is no middle ground here.

DICK CHENEY: Where's my gun?

COLIN POWELL: Now to the left of the screen, you can clearly see the
satellite image of the chicken crossing the road.

BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that chicken.Well it depends on
what your definition of the word "crossing" is.

AL GORE: I invented the chicken (and the road).

JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross the road, I am now
against it! It was the wrong road to cross, and I was misled about the
chicken's intentions. I am not for it now, and will remain against it.

AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white? We need some black chickens.



JESSE JACKSON: Unless we have a black chicken crossing with that white
chicken, we will be filing a class action law suit that will cost you a
minimum of $100 million....


OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is having problems, which is why
he wants to cross this road so bad. So instead of having the chicken learn
from his mistakes and take falls, which is a part of life, I'm going to give
this chicken a car so that he can just drive across the road and not live
his life like the rest of the chickens.

ANDERSON COOPER, CNN: We have reason to believe there is a chicken crossing
the road, but we
have not yet been allowed to have access to the other side of the road.

NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road because he's guilty! You can see
it in his eyes and the way he walks.

PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent, hardworking American.

DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a toad? Yes,
the chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed I've not been told.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY: To die in the rain. alone.

JERRY FALWELL: Because the chicken was gay! Can't you people see the plain
truth? That's why they call it the 'other side.' Yes, my friends, that
chicken is gay. And if you eat that chicken, you will become gay, too. I say
we boycott all chickens until we sort out this abomination that the liberal
media whitewashes with seemingly harmless phrases like the other side.' That
chicken should not be crossing the road. It's as plain and as simple as
that.

GRANDPA: In my day, we didn't ask why the chicken crossed the road. Somebody
told us the chicken crossed the road, and that was good enough.

ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.

JOHN LENNON: Imagine all the chickens in the world crossing roads together,
in peace.

ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross the road, or did the road move
beneath the chicken?

COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one?

Eyes Of The World

This is in my opinion, possibly one of the best songs ever written.  I know that's a strong stement, but I'm willing to make it and debate it.  Also, arguable the best live performing rock band ever. Enjoy!

Asking the question...

What goes through your mind when you see a homeless man or beggar downtown, or at the entrance to the Best Buy parking lot? If I am honest, I don't think my mind ever goes directly to love. The things that go through my mind are much less spiritual. I wonder how they got there, what mistake they made to end up where they are, will they really buy food, are they addicted to drugs, when was the last time they showered, stuff like that. Now I am just being honest here. I want my thoughts to go immediately to love, but they don't.

I was thinking the other day while passing a homeless man, about Jesus and the encounters he had with the poor and downtrodden. I was thinking about the encounter he had with the blind beggar at the gate to the temple. When Jesus saw that guy, He had several options. He could have been like everyone else, and just kept going. He could have put a couple coins in his hand and been on his way. Oh yea, He is Jesus, so he also could have just healed him, and continued on about his business. Now, if you remember the story, He did heal the guy, but before He did that, He asked him a question. What do you want me to do for you? Now, Jesus is God, so I am sure He knew what the guy needed. What blows me away is that Jesus took the time to ask the question. He made no assumptions. This guy could have said, well Lord, I am blind, but I would rather have a bunch of money if it's alright with you. He could have asked for any number of things. Of course we know from the story, that he asked to see again. Jesus knew that this guy was not just a beggar, but a brother, and he treated him as such. He asked the question and then ministered to the need.

I am not saying I am going to rush out and talk to a homeless person, because I won't. My hope though is that the next time I pass a homeless beggar on the street, maybe I would take the time to pray for him rather than pass judgement. maybe someday I'll even ask him what I can do for him. I guess the main difference between the beggar on the street being just a beggar or being my brother, is me asking him the question.

Some things that made me laugh...

Here are some things that made me laugh today...







What makes you laugh? What are your favorite shows, or just all time funny quotes? I wanna hear some funny stuff people...C'mon now!