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A Lake in the Desert

I-20 Wildlife Preserve offers unexpected nature viewing in the shadow of downtown Midland. My Hit the Road article on the I-20 Wildlife Preserve in Midland is in this month’s issue…

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September 1, 2017
Blog, On Travel, On Writing

Arlington: A Chic Alternative to D.C.

If you’re planning a trip to the D.C. area, read my latest article for Vacationist USA first and check out Arlington, Virginia, right across the Potomac River from D.C.

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January 15, 2019
Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

Dark Skies and Cool Summer Nights in Alpine

Texas Monthly “The stars at night / are big and bright…” You know what comes next. We all do. Especially if you’re from the Lone Star State. We come out…

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July 30, 2018
Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

5 Reasons to Head to Alpine This Fall – Austin Monthly

Experience This Popular Far West Texas Town For Yourself I recently had the pleasure of writing about one of my favorite West Texas towns, Alpine, for Austin Monthly. Truly, if…

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October 6, 2017
Blog, On Writing

Documentary offers different view of life in McDowell County

I enjoy meeting people telling positive stories about their community. I interviewed West Virginia filmmaker J.D. Belcher on his first feature-length documentary “Cornered: A Fighter’s Story.” Read about it in…

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February 15, 2019
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    Pools in the Pasture

    August 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Pools in the Pasture

    Most of my favorite childhood memories were made in the pasture. Read my personal essay about swimming in stock tanks published in the August 2021 issue of Texas Co-op Power magazine.

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    Why Horses Wear Shoes

    October 10, 2020 / Comments Off on Why Horses Wear Shoes

    I had the great pleasure of writing about farriers for the October issue of Texas Co-op Power magazine. This one was extra special because my sister Kristin Tyler took the photographs and I got to interview Jim Crawford, our family's horseshoer.

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Brenda Kissko

Brenda Kissko is a freelance writer, designer and marketer focusing on travel, nature, literature, faith and community. A Texas native, she has lived in West Virginia and is currently based in Arizona. Brenda grew up on a West Texas ranch, influenced by the healing power of nature. She writes for people navigating their way through life with a message of unplugging and living to the fullest.

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