Gary Coleman

Yes, it is true. Gary Coleman has passed away. Here's an article from ABH.com about the causes of his death.

Former child star Gary Coleman had fallen after undergoing an intense routine dialysis .This fall later killed him this information has been revealed by his close friend. His friend Pal Jeremy Spence reveals that Coleman, 42, drove himself to the hospital on Wednesday morning to undergo his usual thrice a week dialysis to treat his congenital kidney disease.

After the dialysis returning to the Santaquin, Utah home around 3 p.m., Colemen slipped and hit his head which has caused a one-inch gash. His wife called an ambulance immediately . Spence believes that Coleman was pretty week after dialysis and had no strength and his fall caused intracranial bleeding because of that he had gone into a coma and was put on life support Thursday. He died at 12:05 p.m. Friday at a Provo, Utah hospital, where all his friends, family members were present .

Spokane To Sandpoint Race

What is the Spokane To Sandpoint Race you ask? Well, it's basically a running race that takes over 24 hours, from Spokane to Sandpoint, about 40-50 miles. It's not just one person though, its made up of 12. And yes, I am included in those 12. Also, my sister, parents, and a bunch of their friends. The writer of the blog, "Who Let The Wheat Out?" is actually doing it with us. She is a close friend of myself and my parents. For more information about this race, visit this website SpokanetoSandpoint.com. You don't have to fully register till about August 5th at the latest. Of course the price rises as you wait so don't hesitate! Maybe I'll see you there!

The Lake!

I can't wait for summer! I'm sure all of you reading this can't either. My favorite part is either sleeping in on a Monday, or going to the lake. Actually, the lake probably wins. Every summer we go up to my Nana & Poppy's lake cabin on Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint for two weeks. My whole family enjoys staying up here, along with all my cousins who come swim and party every day. All my mom's side of the family, from all over the country, come up and it's a blast!

Part of the reason I love it so much is because I can just chill with my family. I don' have any sports, school, orthodontics appointments, etc. It's just waking up whenever, swimming, fishing, tubing, kneeboarding, wake boarding, surfing, hiking, shopping, bike riding, and eating. The way life should be.

Wayne & Garth

Have any of you seen the original SNL skit Wayne & Garth? Well if you haven't, then shame on you! It is so funny and amazing! Actually, my friend and I were Wayne and Garth for Halloween last year. We went to a Halloween party, and didn't even get best costume! The "Michael Jackson's" got ranked higher than us! Not that I have anything against Michael Jackson, I think he's hip!

Anyway, I just had to explain my choice of picture at the beginning of this blog. I think it's got character now.

Decadent Delights Blog

One of my classmates has a blog about "Decadent Delights." The other day she brought in Nanaimo Bars. It was AMAZING! It tasted just like a Klondike bar, but with nuts, extra chocolate, and so much more deliciousness! I completely recommend this dessert to all of you reading this blog. I received the recipe and her blog address, and here it is.

http://www.busybeebaker.wordpress.com

Nanaimo Bars

Ingredients:

First Layer

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder

2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Second Layer

2 cups powdered sugar

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream

2 tablespoons custard powder

Third Layer

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate morsels

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Directions:

First, prepare the baking dish. Line a 7-by-11-by2-inch glass baking dish with two strips of parchment paper, each about 8 inches wide and 16 inches long. Let the excess overhang the sides, forming a sling for easy lifting and removal of the layered block from the dish once it is baked. Set aside.

To make the first layer, in a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, cocoa powder, egg whites, cracker crumbs, coconut, and walnuts and mix thoroughly. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

To make the second layer, in a bowl, using a sturdy spoon, combine the powdered sugar, butter, cream, and custard powder, stirring until smooth and fluffy. The mixture will be fairly stiff. Spread evenly on top of the first layer. Place in the refrigerator while making the third layer.

To make the third layer, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in the bottom of a double boiler or in a saucepan. Place the chocolate and butter in the top of the double boiler or in a heatproof bowl placed over the pan of water. Heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate and butter melt. Using the back of a spoon, spread the warm chocolate topping evenly over the second layer and refrigerate until cold.

To serve, grasp the ends of the parchment and lift out the layered block from the dish. Using a sharp knife, cut into about 24 bars. Cover and refrigerate leftover bars for up to 3 days.

Old Spice Body Wash

You've got to love those Old Spice commercials. Don't judge, but I actually use the Old Spice Deodorant, (and I'm a girl!)

Computerized Grocery Stores?

What if there were computerized grocery stores? Who knows, maybe there are, maybe there will be. Some people don't want to spend the time and energy walking around a grocery store, when they could do it in 10 minutes at their own homes! I hope this won't happen, because that will just give other non-obese countries something to judge us about!

It all started one day when my mom asked my dad to go to the store for her. My dad doesn't ever go to the store, so I was surprised when he accepted. But of course, he asked me to go with him.

He started telling me about how there should be a computerized grocery store, so my mom wouldn't have to stress about finding the time and energy to go. Each item could be on a list, and you could check them off if you want to get them. After checking out, you can press to either pick it up yourself, or just have it delivered. I say, all those that pick it up themselves and save the store gas money get a 20% discount!

My mother is reading this post over my shoulder at the moment, and just told me that they already have these. I don't want to delete my post, and I have never ever seen one with my own two eyes, so..........................................that is that.