Danny Forst

Thanksgiving is coming up. I can't wait to have a meal with my family.

Some late night tidings about memories and fabrications.

A novel start to kick off NaNoWriMo.

I make strawberry pancakes for breakfast while Grandma reminisces.

Grandma and I watch 60 Minutes together. It seems Grandma and Andy Rooney have more in common than I thought.

Grandma cleans out the cabinet under the sink and nearly kills me with a wooden claw.

Grandma tries to screw in a light bulb that already works. Based on true events, but fictionalized for practical purposes.

As Samuel Beckett examined the basis of existential meaning, so do I take up the wearisome pen (or keyboard in this modern age of flickering images) to take a stab at the blank page (with a nod to Kurt Vonnegut).

President Obama's winning of the Nobel Peace Prize merely exacerbated a larger problem plaguing America: Hate. It's sad when peace inspires spite, but that is the reality we face today.

A simple haiku about trick or treating.

Need that perfect accompaniment to your fall menu? Look no further! This soup will make your taste buds do the tango.

Over the past year I started to take steps to make my life healthier. What I found was that each of these steps made the next one easier and that after a while, I was healthier than I had ever been before.

What are hyphens for anyways? Do we even need them? Down with the hyphen! And take your en- and em-dashes with you.

This is a very simple, very convenient recipe for squash that goes perfectly with any Thanksgiving meal.

While walking the Lower East Side of New York CIty, I stumbled around delirious with hunger. What I found not only revitalized my sanity, but also satiated my epicurean desires.

A short story inspired by Ronny Beberman. Get well, Ronny.

A short story inspired by Ronny Beberman. Get well, Ronny.

A brief overview and recap of Showtime's hit series Californication to get you in the mood for the Season 3 premier.

Wondering what movie to watch on Halloween? Don't worry about it. Just take a quick peek at this list to find a great movie for the great holiday.

On Jay Leno's premier, Kanye West offered his apologies to Taylor Swift. Was the heartfelt regret sincere?

The coverage of illegal immigrants is used as a primary objection to the new health care reform bill. What does the bill actually say about undocumented workers? Find out here.

If you missed Obama's speech and don't want to read through the 10-page text of his address to Congress, then this is for you. The summary here provides a complete view of the Obama's health care reform bill speech, without the unnecessary frills.

What happens when the words you read materialize in the night? Are they real or is your mind just deceiving you?

Read this one carefully. There are subtle nuances tucked away in the lines. But then again, enjoy it for what it is--the simple beauty of language.

If you don't want to dig through the 1017 pages of legalese in the H.R. 3200 proposed Health Reform Bill, but want to know what all the fuss is about, then this article is for you. It gives a short breakdown of the government's power if the bill passes.

With so much political jargon and constant section referrals for definitions, the proposed Health Care Reform Bill is impossible to read. This article gives a concise list of terms that make all the mumbo-jumbo understandable.

A recent blog on the health care reform bill gave a slanted summation of the main points in the document. This article seeks to objectively critique the summation and provide for a logical analysis of health care reform.

As a recent college graduate with no job, I have to face the reality associated with paying for health care. It is not cheap, but with the right knowledge I can choose a plan that fits my needs without paying for unnecessary extras.

#4 will always be an iconic number in the history of football, but for right now, I'd be happy to see it hanging up on a flag in Lambeau next to Hutson, Nitschke, and Starr.

I gave you the first part of my list, now it's time for the rest. Keep your shirts on folks, you might get thrown for a loop with some of these...

In a recent car ride with my parents, we stumbled on a much debated topic: what are the top 10 movies of all time. While I failed to think of them on the spot, I came back to my computer and came up with some of my classics.

I recently had a minor surgery preformed on my nasal passage and was prescribed Tylenol 3 for the pain. I had no idea about the long term effects of Tylenol on the kidneys and liver until a pharmacist forced me to reassess my usage of medication.

A soon-to-be college graduate leaves town unexpectedly after receiving a troublesome letter from an old friend.

A short fiction piece on the thoughts and memories before sleep cradles you in its wondrous arms. The mysteries of sleep can seem like a waste of time, but sometimes it's the best investment.

An archetypical short fiction piece centered on the experience of life.

We used to be able to travel with ease and fluidity, but now the price of travel has surpassed the cost of feeling safe. Isn't it about time we regain some control and start to live life instead of fearing it?

Many people have tried diets, gyms, pills, and the like, but they still don't look or feel healthy. Read this article for tips on a moderate lifestyle that will rekindle your youth and cleanse your spirit.

Are we creating hypocrites out of ourselves when we idealize money, but demonize choice means of getting it? Given this, is our university system just a cash crop business or is there truth behind it?

A DirecTV commercial that replaces the heads of a man's friends and family with a $100 bill has extinguished my flare for 200+-channel television and sparked a series of thoughts on modern American values.

This gets down to the nitty-gritty of the iPhone. It resonates with all iPhone owners, but serves as a warning to those that don't have one yet. Read carefully.

This gives a brief review of the game along with a closing sentiment by yours truly.

Both Samuel Johnson and Jonathan Swift knew the possibility to live one's life devoted to an ideology and the danger associated with that lifestyle. They use antithetical structure to place ideologies side-by-side to portray that danger.

A subjective review of Slumdog Millionaire by a person with vast film knowledge and a strong grasp of lexical geography.

Using the Pixar film Wall-E as a critical background for social commentary, this text seeks to point out flaws in modern society and discuss how Wall-E embodies a hope for change in the future.