Nathan Timmel
The Blog
Putting My Failing Foot Forward
After three works of nonfiction, I’ve finally cobbled together something dreamed up inside my noggin: a crime-based thriller.
A Two Hit Wonder That Lost to the System
Everyone is familiar with the one hit wonder, but how many bands have been a member of the two hit wonder club?
Battle of the Girl Scout Cookies
Do you enjoy being tubby? I do. That’s why I like cookies. And now, I know which Girl Scout cookies to buy.
That Time I Was On Blind Date
Remember the show Blind Date? It was a precursor to all the reality TV nonsense we have today. I was one of many who appeared on the show.
Goddammit, Hire Me as Your Public Relations Consultant
So many companies get in trouble, simply because I’m not their public relations consultant. Let’s change that.
Goddammit, Don’t Lie to Me
Have you ever had Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups? Well, you should. They’re what the kids call, “delicious.”
The Positivity Paradox
My wife calls The Critical Drinker my “YouTube boyfriend.” I’m not sure I’m that obsessed with him, but this is a blog about him…
It’s A Wonderful Life: Modern Edition
Every year, It’s A Wonderful Life makes us laugh and cry. But isn’t it time for an update? A modern take on the classic film?
+ Add Friend
Every so often, you might open up Facebook and see the words “add friend” next to someone you thought you knew.
The Millennial Killing Field
If you have eyeballs, every few months you'll see the same article: "Millennials Are Killing the (Fill in the Blank) Industry." The stories are always kissing cousins, and they're everywhere. Right-wing sources, "fake news," pop culture infotainment... they all like...
Still Struggling With Compliments
Is there a difference between a compliment and praise? I’m uncomfortable with certain forms of kindness, and accepting of others.
Flickerstick, and the Importance of Passion
VH1 aired one season of a fantastic program, Bands on the Run. It should have launched Flickerstick into the stratosphere.