Rebecca Kay Bright, Author

Lessons from Hurricane Harvey: The Power of Unity and Kindness In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, my workplace became a sanctuary for evacuees seeking refuge from the storm's devastation. From the moment they arrived on August 24th, I witnessed something truly remarkable: people coming together in the face of adversity, displaying acts of kindness and compassion that transcended race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Throughout their stay, I saw individuals of all backgrounds lending a hand to one another without hesitation. Hispanics assisted Caucasians, green card holders were supported by their neighbors, the able-bodied helped the disabled, and the young looked after the elderly. It was a beautiful testament to the resilience and generosity of the human spirit. Here in Texas, we pride ourselves on our hospitality and sense of community. The term "Tajas," which translates to "friend", reflects our commitment to treating everyone with warmth and respect. Whi

Creative writing exercise on the viewpoint of an individual during the time of the creation of the American Constitution: for the Constitution Constitution? Yes Please!      Through my various contacts I have procured a copy of what was called to be a revision of the Articles of Confederation, but being the intellectual giants that are the delegates of the Constitutional Convention they took it upon themselves to toss out the nonfunctioning Articles of Confederation and take up the work of writing a new document that is now to the states to be ratified. Though ominous as it might seem that these mere men would decide without the people’s consent to discard the Articles and draft a new constitution, the document they have constructed is truly ingenious. I say this not by what my contacts have told me, but by proof of my own eyes for I have been supplied a draft of this proposed constitution which I have read thoroughly and completely several times. This proposed constitution whil