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On Writing

Writing is in my bones. Has been ever since I can remember. I would write “books” and stories on the bumpy hour-long ride home every day after school. I could…

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March 11, 2016
Blog, On Travel, On Writing

Hunting Topaz in Mason

There’s no denying the Texas Hill Country is gorgeous. In my latest article for Texas Co-op Power magazine, I returned to Mason, Texas—where my husband’s family is from—to explore topaz,…

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May 22, 2020
Blog, On Writing

Raising the Stakes

My first cover story!  My first cover story, about livestock shows in Texas, is published in the July 2017 issue of Texas Co-op Power magazine. Read it here. Pictured is…

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July 21, 2017
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 Reading

Book Club Reads: A Review of Sing, Unburied, Sing

Jesmyn Ward has laid forth another lyrical masterpiece with Sing, Unburied, Sing, winner of the National Book Award and a New York Times Top 10 Best Book of The Year. Ward weaves…

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May 23, 2018
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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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  • Why Horses Wear Shoes
  • Outside Influence
  • July Newsletter | 2 Perfect Summer Movies
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