Rebecca Kay Bright, Author

  Embracing Singlehood: Why I Choose Happiness, Independence, and Self-Respect Recently, I found myself in a rather interesting conversation with a few individuals who seemed to question my life choices. They asked if I'd ever done something embarrassing, insinuating that perhaps I hadn't lived enough to understand certain experiences. Well, let me set the record straight: yes, I've had my fair share of embarrassing moments, but never anything as reckless or repulsive as some of the scenarios they brought up. Let's address the elephant in the room. No, I've never gone to bed with a stranger on the first date, nor have I ever stooped so low as to pick up human feces. Call me old-fashioned, but I believe in exercising better judgment than that. It's called common sense, folks, and it's a valuable tool for avoiding situations that would make you the subject of ridicule or scorn. You might wonder why I'm so passionate about this topic. Well, let me tell you.

The Power of Discipline: Shaping Stronger Futures for Our Children In recent years, there's been a troubling trend among parents to prioritize friendship over discipline when it comes to raising their children. But let's face it, being a parent means much more than just being a buddy. It means instilling values, setting boundaries, and teaching accountability from day one. Discipline isn't about punishment; it's about teaching children that actions have consequences. By setting clear expectations and enforcing rules, parents lay the foundation for responsible behavior and respect for authority. Saying "no," administering consequences like extra chores or earlier bedtimes, and implementing timeouts are all vital tools in shaping well-rounded individuals. Unfortunately, when discipline is lacking, the consequences can be dire. Children who grow up without boundaries often struggle to respect authority, follow rules, and empathize with others. This lack of disci

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

Respecting Boundaries: Navigating Online Interactions with Sensitivity In the vast and sometimes volatile landscape of online interactions, one thing remains paramount: respect. It's disheartening when a simple comment on a post intended for one person attracts unwanted attention and sparks unnecessary conflict. Let's unpack a recent scenario to shed some light on the importance of maintaining civility in online discourse. I recently came across a post discussing an anti-rape device distributed in South Africa, a country where the threat of sexual violence looms large for many women. The device, a plastic insert, serves as a grim but necessary precaution against potential assault. However, what caught my attention wasn't the device itself, but rather the ensuing conversation. One individual, to whom I had directed my initial comment, seemed to suggest a lenient view towards perpetrators of sexual violence. This stance struck a chord with me, as an independent woman and surv

A Leopard Can't Change His Stripes! If someone disrespect you once they'll do it again. The only way you can stop this is if you remove them from your life. Trust me on this. It's a hard learned less for me. See I don't like “giving up” or “throng in the towel” on a person or on anything actually. The last man I dated, that I loved, never loved or respected me though he faked it for five years. He had showed me he didn't in small ways over the few years leading up to him asking me to be his girlfriend. I'm sure I just discounted the signs because I loved him and because he's a dude and we were just friends at the time. While we were together he showed his disdain, lack of love, and disrespect in increasingly obvious ways that even his acquaintances, friends, and family who barely knew me or only knew of me called him out on. A man who respects you won't cheat on you. A man who respects you won't' lie to you. A man who respects you won&

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