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Stories of the Sky

When I worked at the Midland Convention & Visitors Bureau my favorite place to bring tour groups and journalists was the world’s largest collection of World War II aviation nose…

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April 5, 2020
Blog, On Reading, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

July Newsletter | 2 Perfect Summer Movies

Read my July 2020 Newsletter with recommendations to make your summer cooler, including 2 perfect summer movies, books you'll love, and an announcement about the Appalachian Writers' Workshop.

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July 17, 2020
Blog, On Travel, On Writing

Riding the Mountains in Logan County, West Virginia

Find Heritage and Culinary Delights in The Hatfield-McCoy Region West Virginia Tourism I had the pleasure of spending a few days on assignment in Logan County, West Virginia, where I…

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September 1, 2018
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Making Face Masks

My Grandma Judy gave me my sewing machine when I was in junior high and I’m still sewing on that Singer today–one of my favorite hobbies. My friend is a nurse…

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April 7, 2020
Blog, On Writing

CEO Connection Magazine Inaugural Issue

CEO Connection is an international organization that empowers mid-market CEOs by connecting them to resources, opportunities, information, and each other. Mid-market companies generate annual revenues between $100 million and $3…

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October 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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