Nov 25Member-onlyChecking In: The Importance of Supporting Friends with Seasonal DepressionAs the seasons change and the days grow shorter, many of us find ourselves affected by shifts in mood and energy levels. For some, this seasonal change can trigger a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as seasonal depression. As we embrace the beauty of fall…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Nov 2Member-onlyThe Fear of Being Single: Why Some People Stay in Relationships Longer Than They ShouldWe all know someone who stays in a relationship far past their expiration date. It could be a friend, family member, co-worker, or an old high school classmate. It can still be a bit mind-boggling to those on the outside looking in. When it comes to relationships, the fear of…Psychology4 min readPsychology4 min read
Sep 29Member-onlyThe Detroit Lions Are for RealLions fans — are you sitting down? The Detroit Lions are in sole possession of first place in the NFC North after defeating the Green Bay Packers 34–20 to improve to 3–1. I know, I know — it’s only been 4 games. But the hype behind the Lions has never…Detroit4 min readDetroit4 min read
Aug 10Member-onlyWhy Do We Push People Away?Everyone reading this probably has pushed people away in their life or knows someone who has. It typically happens to those whom we care about the most. It’s a common thing that can be baffling — especially to those who’ve never felt a desire to push everyone away and be…Psychology5 min readPsychology5 min read
Mar 8Member-onlyFrancis Who? Jon Jones’ Latest Win Erases Francis Ngannou From the Memory of FansUFC 285 was a complete success on all fronts — especially if you’re UFC president, Dana White. Not only did you have amazing performances from Bo Nickel and Shavkat Rakhmonov — you also had a historic upset to crown a new flyweight champion in the women’s division by having Alexa…UFC4 min readUFC4 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyTom Brady, on behalf of everyone, please retireThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers got embarrassed at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. It was the first time that the Cowboys have ever beaten Tom Brady. And it was ugly. Tom Brady looked every bit of 45 on that field Monday night. Yet, somehow I feel this isn’t…Football4 min readFootball4 min read
Jan 10Member-onlyThe Detroit Lions Have Turned A CornerYes, I said it. The Detroit Lions are finally a respectable team. And their win on Sunday night in Green Bay has shown the world that they have finally turned a corner. This is the first time since Barry Sanders that a Lions fan can say that. And you’ll say…NFL4 min readNFL4 min read
Nov 7, 2022Member-onlyDetroit Red Wings — The City’s Best HopeIt’s been an awful drought in professional sports in the great city of Detroit. There hasn’t been a championship won in over 5,000 days — dating back to the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals when the Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s been over 3,000 days since a Detroit team…NHL4 min readNHL4 min read
Published inTop Level Sports·Sep 26, 2022Member-onlyPoor decision making cripples the Lions once againOn Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions lost in a way that fans have become accustomed to — in devastating fashion — 28–24 to the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit led the entire game and looked good doing it (at least on offense). They had 139 yards on the ground, led by Jamaal…NFL4 min readNFL4 min read
Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyThe Death of a FriendshipThere is so much emphasis on the ending of a romantic relationship, that we never focus on the end of a friendship. There’s songs, movies, books, poetry, and much more all about the end of a relationship. But so little is said about the death of a…Friendship6 min readFriendship6 min read