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Southbound as Told by Number 2
Available now in paperback or eBook!
Number 2, a Nashville, Tennessee native, steps out way beyond her world with a one-way ticket to Maine in order to walk her way to Georgia on a southbound hike along the Appalachian Trail. You’ll read about conquering legendary mud, wildlife encounters, extreme weather reports, hiker hunger, and just about everything you would and wouldn’t expect to hear about from a five month three week adventure in the woods. Extreme daydreaming from her townhouse and nine-to-five job will no longer limit her as she plants her hiking poles in the dirt hoping for more out of this lifetime.
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From the Outside
This won’t be like every other travel Blog you’ve seen! Number 2 is keepin’ it real and keepin’ it fresh with tales from trail, old & new, tips & tricks for hiking & traveling, top recommendations on gear, and so much more. We can’t wait to connect with you all and get back on the road!
On the Road Again
You know where Number 2 has been, but wait until you see where she’ll be next.
From The Outside
by Margie Sanders
My Wild
Feels like all I’ve been doing is sitting around paying bills and taking a local walk or hike here and there. I love a good campfire, but I’ve had too many inside a fenced-in area. I’m tired of sitting around daydreaming about adventures. At this point, I think I need a break. Walk away from the stress of discontent, put the phone down, get up from the computer, leave the mail, and take the dog. Pack some beans and a pot, bring a little bread, tie my bandana around my neck, and button up my jacket. A good book and my guitar provide endless inspiration. It’s simple and hard, scary and fun, certain and uncertain, lonely and free…it’s everything I need.
Relax. You’re on the Right Path
Another lunch walk message from the natural world was received loud and clear. I was on my mid-morning walk a.k.a. “happy escape from the office,” down at the Shelby Bottoms greenway feeling good, watching the wind blow the leaves and tall grasses into gentle, friendly waving motions. There is so much to see when I pay attention, and I’m sure glad I did because right there standing before me were three eight-point bucks and two fawns. I counted every point.
Last Night’s Dream
Last night’s dream woke me up in the wee hours of the morning. In my dream, I was standing on the front porch of my parents’ house looking out into the front yard watching a crew of people digging up old family heirlooms that belonged to my Pappy. We had his tackle box and a toolbox. Someone decided it was ok to bring the dirt-covered items inside the house making a total mess on the floor. That was my first red flag; I knew my mother would not be pleased with that decision.
The Next Project
I set out to finish the book I had started 11 years ago, but I never expected to also start my own publishing company. Nothing was easy, but it was definitely worth the effort. I committed to writing this book on January 1st, and finally have it in my hands on December 2nd. Every weekend has been devoted to this book and starting the publishing company. It feels amazing to know I have all the tools I need to do it all over again. The next project is the audiobook for Southbound as Told by Number 2, accompanied by an original soundtrack.
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