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West By God, Again

Our Move Across The Country Up until last November I have lived in West Texas my entire life. I’ve been proud to say I come from God’s country—the wide-open spaces,…

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May 25, 2018
Blog, On Travel, On Writing

A Fresh Look at The First State

Delaware is a small state that packs a lot to do in its borders. Here’s my article for Vacationist USA on “The First State.” >>Read it here<<

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December 15, 2018
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
Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

Classic Car Culture

Route 66 lures all, from street rods to muscle cars Growing up on a ranch, we’d get three or four lives out of a pickup. Old trucks with duct taped…

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July 1, 2018
Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

Retreating To Downtown Alpine

Texas Monthly, Summer 2018 It’s no secret the Big Bend Region of Far West Texas is one of my favorite places to venture. My husband earned his master’s degree at…

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July 26, 2018
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    10 Ways To Explore San Antonio

    September 21, 2018 / Comments Off on 10 Ways To Explore San Antonio

    Your Guide To Discovering The Alamo City Vacationist USA San Antonio was the place we went to every summer for family vacations. We’d walk the River Walk, swim at Schlitterbahn, visit the hippos at the zoo, and we even got served by Charlie Brown at The Magic Time Machine. I revisited this old favorite for Vacationist USA to countdown 10 of the must-do attractions in Alamo City—many of which weren’t there when we were growing up but are quickly becoming classic SA. >>Read the article here<<

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    Photography & Birding in Alpine, Texas

    September 2, 2018 / Comments Off on Photography & Birding in Alpine, Texas

    Texas Monthly   The Alpine and Big Bend area of Texas has long been a magnet for photographers—pros and amateurs alike. In this article I wrote for Texas Monthly, you’ll learn the best spots for birding and nature photography in the region. >>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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