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    A Stylish Escape to Marfa, Texas

    July 3, 2018 / Comments Off on 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 than just a place. it’s a state of mind. >>Read it here<<

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    West By God, Again

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    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, the mesquites, the real cowboys (shout out, Dad), the rolling plains, the larger-than-life cotton farms, rusty pickups, backyard barbecues, lake days, Friday Night Lights, chips and salsa, margaritas and Chiltons, bourbon and Topo Chico. Place has played such a big role in my identity. I’m a fifth generation Texan and grew up on a ranch that’s been in our family for more than a century. Texans are a proud breed. We’re quick to tell a stranger we’ve just met—I’m from…

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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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