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Documentary offers different view of life in McDowell County

I enjoy meeting people telling positive stories about their community. I interviewed West Virginia filmmaker J.D. Belcher on his first feature-length documentary “Cornered: A Fighter’s Story.” Read about it in…

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February 15, 2019
Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

A Lake in the Desert

I-20 Wildlife Preserve offers unexpected nature viewing in the shadow of downtown Midland. My Hit the Road article on the I-20 Wildlife Preserve in Midland is in this month’s issue…

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September 1, 2017
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
Blog, On Writing

On Writing

Writing is in my bones. Has been ever since I can remember. I would write “books” and stories on the bumpy hour-long ride home every day after school. I could…

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March 11, 2016
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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    Day Trips Out of Alpine

    October 1, 2018 / Comments Off on Day Trips Out of Alpine

    Texas Monthly I could go on and on about the Big Bend Region. My kind of Far West Texas vacation involves several days of a cleared schedule, a full tank of gas, and an open mind to try new foods and hiking trails. This article I wrote for Texas Monthly is a good overview of the must-experience attractions within driving distance of Alpine. >>Read the article here<<

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    11 Southern Myths That Still Mystify

    September 29, 2018 / Comments Off on 11 Southern Myths That Still Mystify

    The Weird and The Wonderful: The South Vacationist USA There’s little I enjoy more than a good road trip. And I’m always up for an indulgent ghost story or fable. Vacationist USA tasked me with researching the ultimate road trip through the South to discover the eeriest legends waiting to be discovered in each state. Check out these 11 stops and let me know what you think! >>Read the article here<<

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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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