Brenda Kissko, Freelance Writer & Designer

Living on the Edge

March 11, 2016

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…

December 3, 2017

Blog, On Travel, On Writing

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…

April 5, 2020

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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…

April 7, 2020

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,…

May 22, 2020

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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Brenda

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Outside Influence

September 1, 2020 / Comments Off on 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 them.

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Brenda

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