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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
Blog, On Travel, On Writing

Arlington: A Chic Alternative to D.C.

If you’re planning a trip to the D.C. area, read my latest article for Vacationist USA first and check out Arlington, Virginia, right across the Potomac River from D.C.

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January 15, 2019
Blog, On West Texas, On Writing

Preparing for the Future

My feature article “Preparing for the Future” about the Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin is in the Summer 2017 issue of Midland Living, on shelves for six months. Read…

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July 10, 2017
Blog, On West Texas

End of Year Clearance

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March 11, 2016
Blog, On West Texas

My Leap of Faith

Wow, I cannot believe I’m actually writing this post, but after nearly nine years of working for a convention & visitors bureau (CVB) in one of the fastest-growing cities in…

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March 29, 2016
  • Tailgating in Terlingua
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    Tailgating in Terlingua

    March 11, 2016 / Comments Off on Tailgating in Terlingua

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    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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