nathan timmel, Author at NathanTimmel.com

The Eventual Passing of a Four-Legged Family Member

Feb 7, 2018 | Fatherhood & Parenting

My dog doesn’t know he’s dying. How would he? He’s a dog. Unfortunately, I’m all too aware of the fact he’s doesn’t have much time left.

Why It’s A Wonderful Life Still Matters

Jan 10, 2018 | Fatherhood & Parenting

I always “got” the point of It’s a Wonderful Life, but it never really hit home before. When I saw the film earlier in life, I still had goals, hopes, and aspirations.

2017 in Cinema

Dec 27, 2017 | Movies

Because I like to rank things, here are the movies I saw in the theater in 2017 in order from best to worst.

All That’s Wrong with Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Dec 20, 2017 | Movies

Since there are no real problems in America or the world, I thought I’d write up some useless thoughts on Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.

Can We Still Laugh at Louis C.K.?

Dec 6, 2017 | Comedy

As Louis C.K.’s world crumbled around him, comedians in my Facebook feed started posting: “No! Not Louis!” They were heartbroken by their hero’s downfall.

Hollywood Knows No Secrets

Nov 29, 2017 | Hollywood

Let me tell you a secret about Hollywood: there are no secrets in Hollywood.

How Silence Still Cripples Us

Nov 22, 2017 | Politics, News, and Current Events

Though silence = death, even today, people can still willfully ignore any topic that makes them uncomfortable. This allows problems to fester, and continue.

A Pair of Troublesome Teenagers

Nov 15, 2017 | Miscellaneous

I was a complete shit as a teenager. Which is OK, because that’s what teenagers are supposed to be: complete shits.

A Letter to my Son About Rape

Nov 1, 2017 | Fatherhood & Parenting

“We talk about how many women were raped last year, not about how many men raped women.”

The Knowing

Oct 25, 2017 | Fatherhood & Parenting

My daughter has always been a picky eater, and I don’t mean that in the classic sense. Most children are “picky;” my child has been to an eating specialist several times.