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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 Stylish Escape to Marfa, Texas

Tough to get to. Tougher to explain. But once you get here, you get it. I recently wrote about one of my favorite places, Marfa, for Houstonia magazine. It’s more…

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July 3, 2018
Blog, On Travel, On West Texas, On Writing

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

Tailgating in Terlingua

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March 11, 2016
Blog, On Travel, On Writing

A Glorious Morning

There’s something about those gorgeous Appalachian Mountains that call your name time and time again. I had the pleasure of staying at the Morning Glory Inn on a road trip…

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November 27, 2019
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    Arlington: A Chic Alternative to D.C.

    January 15, 2019 / Comments Off on 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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    A Fresh Look at The First State

    December 15, 2018 / Comments Off on 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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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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