The Word Salad with Ron Forstrom

So much can be said about this holiday. In my first official episode related to the subject, I'll talk about my earliest experiences with the Memorial Day Holiday as well as my most memorable.

More of what I consider the unwritten rules of the road, or are they actually in writing somewhere?

We were told the Patriots, Celtics and Bruins would all be rebuilding.. yet they surpassed all expectations! Each made the playoffs and each dropped the ball and our spirits.. and let's not even talk about the Red Sox, because it's shaping up to be a very long and painful Boston sports summer.

We have rules. We have laws. We also have expectations, or the unwritten rules about driving. Every day I'm out there, I see more and more people who seemingly do not care about how they are driving and my concern about this is the potential for disaster.

NH has a wide variety of animals. Whether birds, reptiles, mammals and yes, even insects. But what once seemed like a good idea to allow populations of certain animals thrive, could they be bringing in more problems to our communities?

It's a thing, really! May the fourth is officially "Star Wars Day". In this episode, I'm going to talk a little bit about the Star Wars franchise, with this one targeting the 9 movies in the "Skywalker Saga".

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has made it's choices for the 2026 class that will be inducted in November 2026. I'll go over the 8 bands chosen as well as 10 other special inductees.

It's not often the 4 Big Boston teams have a lot to talk about at the same time, but this week there certainly was. A recap of the week in Boston Sports.

Inflation has been kicking us all in the teeth for years now. The cost of living continues to outpace salaries. But in the state of NH, one thing that has been a drag on the home owner has been property taxes.

AJ Brown is coming the New England. They'll have a true #1 and #2 WR duo to turn Drake Maye into a Superstar. It's just a matter of time and this podcast I'll discuss the logistics and what we may see in the coming days and weeks.

Instead of the usual full episode, this episode consists of several topics, from spring weather to the Artemis mission and even Baby Jessica.

TV has evolved a lot since I was a kid. While a little bit of that time period remains, streaming services, binge watching and the rise of the "shortened" season have become more common place.

NH continues to upgrade their highways, but are they really making them better? And while we're on the subject, what about the sections of the highways that go through smaller towns?

The pro sports seasons never really end. Football is gearing up for the draft, the Celtics and Bruins are turning heads as they steam for the playoffs and the Red Sox are looking like they should have spent more on talent in the offseason.

We're being pushed into poverty. We see our bills rising faster than we can manage. Ai, electricity, everything is making it harder for us all. These may be just the headlines for today, but why and when did our anger really start to become the monster it is today?

The dark side of us. The things that make us angry and how we think and respond to it.

The 2026 Nominees are announced. Who might I vote for? Who might get in? And how about those snubs?

The weather is changing, or is it? Is spring around the corner? There is still snow. There is still cold. Is it partly sunny or partly cloudy? Are you confused like me?

What's going on in New England sports, and what else I may have for you in the future.

We all have minor injuries that need to be addressed, but do we right away? Or do we wait and then because we can't afford to take time off, make the healing process take longer? Patience may be the key.

Out and about. Between driving and shopping, I've noticed a few things and wonder if you have or not?

It happens twice a year, so what's the big deal? It's daylight savings and it's always brought up in the news for a few days a year.

Saving the best for last? While there are plenty of interesting movies on tap for 2026, are we poised to end the year on a high note?

Will the second half of 2026, after the May Blockbusters bring people into the theaters? Well this list may be the reason why.

Is 2026 the year we return to the movie theaters? Well if so, this list may be the reasons why.

The ending of seasons and games. Injuries. Highlights. The start of new seasons

War. What is is good for? Well in baseball, it means the difference between a mediocre player and a great one.

It happens all the time, every year. People close to us, people from our past, musicians or celebrities. At some point, they leave this Earth for another(and hopefully) better place. This episode highlights my thoughts on death and the 5 most recent passings and their effect on me.

67 years since the death of Ritchie Valens and what we can learn from him today.

Inflation happens all the time. It can be a by product of many things and not always just one simple, cut and dry reason. This episode takes a look at one such incident and how as We the Consumer can make a difference.

The Hall of Fame is intended to represent the best in the game, but regardless of sport or entertainment field, it always comes down to the writers who decide and not the fans. Well the writers have been getting it wrong and here's why

NASA has evolved over the years, from the Apollo missions to the Shuttle Missions. Now they make the next big step in space with the Artemis Missions. This episode takes a look at how science and science fiction both shaped my life and dreams and how it has been used to shape the next big frontier in space discovery.

Getting older. Looking back with no regrets. Embracing your past and making time for things, while you still can...

Winter storm, New England Patriots, Peyton Manning and... pee!

I may not have the voice or the help of scholars like Morgan Freeman, but I do have a personal take on Faith and Science, and this episode talk a little bit about it.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this show won't be about politics. However, this one goes into detail as to why I won't be a source for the left or right.

Two weeks of playoffs have been both exciting to watch and downright horrible. Let's talk about what we've seen and what we may see coming up.

My earliest days following professional sports. Followed by the slow changes in society to the "viral" age of today. Professional sports can be violent, and not just for the players

Looking at the consensus top two players for the NFL 2025 league MVP. A compare and contrast in statistical information and hypothetical scenarios.

So here it is, the debut episode. My first official go around. The beginning of the end. The almost quintessential. Ok, really it's just a simple introduction to the show, myself and as the title suggests, the "work in progress".