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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
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

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 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 West Texas, On Writing

Home Made

Upbringing in an austere abode instills long-lasting values My first feature article, based on my experiences growing up in the original house on our family ranch in West Texas, is published…

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June 1, 2017
  • Odessa Living Fall 2017
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    Open Homes, Open Hearts

    December 1, 2017 / Comments Off on Open Homes, Open Hearts

    Who doesn’t love hot chocolate and fabulous Christmas decorations? My feature article on the Odessa Board of Realtors’ Christmas Tour of Homes appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of Odessa Living. >>Read it here.

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    October 6, 2017 / Comments Off on 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 you have not been to the Big Bend region—the mountains of Texas—you must go. Here’s my article with five reasons you’ll love it there: >>Read it 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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