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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 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 West Texas

Viva Big Bend

Experience the lure of West Texas for yourself Many ask me what’s the best way to experience West Texas. Where to begin. The list is endless. But, the Viva Big Bend music…

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June 20, 2017
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 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
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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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    Alpine, Texas

    5 Reasons to Head to Alpine This Fall – Austin Monthly

    October 6, 2017
    CEO Connection Magazine

    CEO Connection Magazine Inaugural Issue

    October 15, 2019
    Lubbock Lifestyles-Fall 2017

    Christmas Cruse

    December 3, 2017
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    Blog,  On West Texas,  On Writing

    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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    Lajitas Resort, Texas

    Day Trips Out of Alpine

    October 1, 2018
    Sing Unburied Sing

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

    May 23, 2018
    Face Masks

    Making Face Masks

    April 7, 2020
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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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  • July Newsletter | 2 Perfect Summer Movies
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