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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…

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September 1, 2020
Blog, On West Texas, On Writing

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…

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October 10, 2020
Blog, On Writing

Raising the Stakes

My first cover story!  My first cover story, about livestock shows in Texas, is published in the July 2017 issue of Texas Co-op Power magazine. Read it here. Pictured is…

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July 21, 2017
Blog, On West Texas

End of Year Clearance

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March 11, 2016
Blog, On West Texas

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…

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August 2, 2021
  • Tailgating in Terlingua
    Blog,  On West Texas

    Tailgating in Terlingua

    March 11, 2016 / Comments Off on Tailgating in Terlingua

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  • Blog,  On Reading

    On Reading

    March 11, 2016 / 1 Comment

    How old were you when you fell in love with books and all that comes with them? The endless worlds, the abyss of possibilities, the characters with their private, inner thoughts you too have once had. The smell of the pulp wafting up as you turn the pages. The recognition of a feeling, the realization of a new way of thinking. My mom gave me my love for reading. Every night, before we were reading chapter books ourselves, my sister and I looked forward to story time when we piled into our parents’ bed and Mom would read a chapter to us from the likes of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Roald…

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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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  • Why Horses Wear Shoes
  • Outside Influence
  • July Newsletter | 2 Perfect Summer Movies
  • Reading=Power

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