Nathan Timmel
The Blog
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.
My Awkward Reaction to Your Compliment
I've never known how to take a compliment. Insults I'm fine with; they can come at me all day long. But compliments? Compliments set off weird emotions in me. Whenever I'm praised, I either change the subject or throw out a self-deprecating comment; I do anything I...
Facebook: A Fascist Site Gets Worse
Facebook has always been a site ruled capriciously and with a heavy hand, but lately it has been getting worse.
The Unfortunate Truth About Belief
There are facts, and there are beliefs. Sometimes the two match up, but when they are at odds, belief will always win.
Comedy and the Art of Lying
Is comedy better when it’s honest, or is it OK to lie from the stage for a laugh? Everyone has their thoughts; I’m curious to hear them.
The Nostalgia Delusion
Nostalgia is a lie, but it’s one we often fall prey to. What happens when reality bumps up against our memories?
The Fear of Abandonment
Is the fear of being abandoned something that we’re born with, or something instilled in us? I hope it’s the latter, so I can combat it.
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