Rebecca Kay Bright, Author

Respect in the Art World: A Reminder for Critics and Connoisseurs Let's talk about something important: respect. Just because something isn't your cup of tea doesn't give you the right to be rude, crude, or downright disrespectful. We've all got our preferences; for instance, I'm not into sports gear, and Picasso's art doesn't quite speak to me. And that's okay! Here's the deal: if you don't like something, simply scroll on by. There's no need to unleash your inner troll. And if you're not an artist or a buyer for a gallery or museum, well, your opinion carries even less weight. It's easy to throw stones, but it's much harder to create something truly remarkable. Put yourself in the shoes of the artist whose work you're about to tear apart. How would you feel if someone who couldn't tell a paint brush from a pencil started bashing your creations? Not great, right? So let's all take a step back, check our egos at the do

A little sample of the novel I'm working on. Enjoy!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Prince Be ((sample)) In a time far removed from ours and nearly forgotten by modern man this story takes place. It seems since the beginning of the Early Modern era – the 1400s – everyone has come up with a story of “King Arthur’s court.” Well this, my friend is the first part of what happened. Why just part you ask? Because mi-lord asked for a simple tale to close this evening’s festivities; if the court is pleased with this story this simple bard would be honored to continue this saga when mi-lord and milady sees fit to call for it. Let your mind recall the days of old when the Roman Empire was in shambles and the eastern barbarians’ attacks where ever so frequent. Remember when Briton’s eastern and southern coasts had been badly pillaged and the barbarians had for the last many years started establishing settlements in these areas. Remember….. The Barbarians a

Setting the Record Straight: Starbucks' Commitment to Veterans and Military Spouses In a world where misinformation often clouds our perceptions, it's crucial to set the record straight on matters of importance. Recently, Starbucks found itself at the center of controversy, with some questioning its commitment to veterans and military spouses. Let's clear the air: Starbucks has long been dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. This isn't a new initiative; it's been ingrained in the company's values since day one. From preferential hiring treatment to ongoing support programs, Starbucks has demonstrated its unwavering loyalty to those who have served our country. It's disheartening to see baseless accusations tarnish the reputation of a company that has consistently advocated for inclusivity and equality. Starbucks doesn't play favorites; it believes in helping every group of people, regardless of their background or affiliations. Beyond its

The Modern Entitled Brat Vet I have no doubt I will get angry comments for this one but you should know by now: I DON'T CARE! I have the same Constitutional God given right to free speech as you do. So before you start just go ahead and stop your bitching. I'm from a very patriotic family full of veterans going at least as far back as the 1600s. My grandpa was a WWII vet, my dad and my uncle are Vietnam vets, my other grandpa was a post Korean war service man, the above mentioned uncle was a “lifer” in the service, another uncle was a “lifer” in his branch as well. Add in a bunch of great uncles, various degree of cousins and cousin-in-laws to the list of service members that I'm kin to and you can gather that I grew up immersed in the culture and have a great love and respect for veterans. Honestly I'm finding it hard to have much respect for a lot of the veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars of the past sixteen years. These vets have it better than any o