Motownkittys Turns 5. Thank You Readers

My, how time flies.

This post is a extra special one. Motownkittys turns 5.

Thank you readers for allowing me to share my thoughts regarding sports and the sport of life. Thank you to my dad for his suggestion to do this blog.  Thank you to Ellen for your support. Thank you to Bill for feedback on the layout of this site. 


Thank you athletes, coaches,  team presidents, owners, their loved ones for making your fellow Michiganders and Michiganders at heart proud of you. 


Whether you live in the L. P.  or U. P.,  Acme to Zilwaukee and every city, we love our teams.  May we be reminded we belong to the same team, the state of Michigan. 


Now on to the next 5 years!

Barry Bonds Goes On Trial, Why Were Steroids Tolerated?

This week marks the opening of the 2011 Major League Baseball season.


For many Americans it's time to root for their favorite teams and their baseball heroes to break records.  For one record breakers Barry Bonds, it's just another week in his trial for perjury.

Bonds who broke the all time home run record in 2007 is accused of lying about an alleged steroids use and obstruction of justice. Bonds testified before a grand jury, saying he was never aware or used performance enhancing drugs. 


The evidence according to many may prove otherwise. Fellow players Jason Giambi, Randy Velarde, associates and Bonds' ex-mistress Kimberly Bell testified they knew about Bonds steroids use. While the prosecution and the defense spar back and forth in court over evidence and perjury counts,  what's the point of this trial?


Is it that Bonds lied, or that steroids were used? Why were P.E.D s ever allowed to be an issue in baseball? Did Bud Selig have any idea of what was going on in the league? Did the league care?


If steroid use was no big deal then, why is there such a fuss about who used now. And if athletes did cheat, does that mean that glory and big bucks are more important than the integrity of the game? Does it mean liars win and that it doesn't pay to be honest?


Nobody but Barry Bonds will ever really know if he used or not. If Bonds did use, then he should he honest about it. If he can't do that, maybe he doesn't deserve any of the records that he holds. 


Do the right thing Barry, tell the truth. Your public awaits.

Japan Still Needs Your Help

Once again a natural disaster is a reminder that life is fragile. No matter where disaster strikes, it affects us all.


Even though the Japan earthquake occurred days ago, help is still needed. On the side of this site under Pay It Forward To Teammates In Life are links to some organization that are involved in the Japanese relief effort.  By getting involved, you can have an impact on someones' life. 


Thank you for making a difference.

Prayers For The Loved Ones Of Wes Leonard

Prayers go out to the loved ones and classmates of Wes Leonard.

The Fennville High student passed away Thursday from an apparent enlarged heart. Leonard collapsed after making the winning basket to give his team a 57-55 victory over Bridgman High. What should have been a joyous victory to cement a perfect season for the Black hawks turned into a tragedy that many will never forget. 


Wes Leonard will be dearly missed. 

Did Lance Armstrong Cheat?

Once again another athlete is accused of using steroids. 


This time Lance Armstrong, the Tour De France winner is accused of using a performance enhancing steroid called HemAssist.  The allegations centered around a Sports Illustrated report that Armstrong took steroids while competing in the Tour De France. He won the Tour De France from 1999-2005.  


Regardless whether these accusation are true, why was doping even allowed to begin with? Will this tarnish Lance Armstrong's reputation as a role model? If he's found guilty,  should his victories be erased?


What does this say about sports, that winning is more important than integrity? Will any sport ever be considered clean? Is he innocent as he proclaims? 


Only time will tell if Lance Armstrong is vindicated. Even if he is cleared of these charges,  there will always be a question of doubt. Only Lance knows what really happened.  Let's hope he tells the truth. 

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for serving our country.

Thank you to all service persons, first responders, veterans and their families for serving our country. 


Thank you for keeping America safe.

Detroit Will Miss You, Sparky.

A true gentleman of baseball has left us.


The beloved former Tigers and Reds manager Sparky Anderson passed away Thursday from complications of dementia. Sparky was 76.


Sparky who, considered by many to be one of the best managers in the MLB., was the only manager to lead both A.L. and N. L. to a World Series Championship. He led the Reds to a championship in 1975 and the Tigers in 1984. 


Thank you Sparky for being a class act. You will be missed.