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A Fresh Look at The First State

Delaware is a small state that packs a lot to do in its borders. Here’s my article for Vacationist USA on “The First State.” >>Read it here<<

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December 15, 2018
Blog, On West Texas, On Writing

Christmas Cruse

I had the privilege of interviewing Jackie Cruse, owner of J. Cruse Christmas Gallery & Decor, for my first profile. It’s a winter wonderland in his store, a must-do when…

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December 3, 2017
Blog, On Travel, On Writing

The Gettysburg Experience

A few months ago, I tagged along on one of my husband’s work trips to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We drove from West Virginia–not too far for us–up through Morgantown and the…

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May 3, 2019
Blog, On West Texas

End of Year Clearance

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March 11, 2016
Blog, On Travel

Adventure Along the Trail in Mercer County, West Virginia

Discover a Place with Unique Heritage and Natural Beauty West Virginia Tourism  I think my favorite part of my trip to Mercer County, in Southern West Virginia, was the people.…

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July 28, 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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