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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 Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

Outside Influence

For my latest article in Texas Co-op Power magazine, I studied the technique of painting en plein air—painting outside, looking directly at the scene. These paintings all have stories behind…

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September 1, 2020
Blog, On Reading

On Reading

How old were you when you fell in love with books and all that comes with them? The endless worlds, the abyss of possibilities, the characters with their private, inner…

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March 11, 2016
Blog, On West Texas

Redneck Infinity Pools

If you grow up on a ranch in West Texas, you learn about the finer things in life. You eat oysters (of the mountain variety), you hire full-time lawn service…

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May 19, 2017
Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

Rendezvous on Route 66

The Mother Road still offers a journey through a slice of American life My second cover story is featured in the July 2018 issue of Texas Co-op Power magazine—all about…

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July 5, 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
  • Reading=Power

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