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Southbound as Told by Number 2
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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
Surrounded by My Ghosts and Angels
My Great Aunt Doris was a fabulous writer. She wrote a book titled Of Ghosts and Angels: A Memoir by Doris Cheney Whitehouse, and she was, in fact, related to the Cheneys. I remember her from when I was around five or six years old. We visited Pappy and Memaw, my mother’s parents, and gathered in the living room to hear the old folks tell their stories.
Aunt Doris was married to Memaw’s eldest brother, Forrest. Yes, Forrest and Doris. I was utterly drawn to her. She would effortlessly conjure up playful and slightly irreverent tales, and I would drape all over her with wonder and love. She could calm me down with the slightest touch and redirect my attention with her smile, movement, or words. What struck me the most was that I could feel her belief in me. She made me believe I was extra special – dare I say magical.
Broom Shopping with the Pirate Witches
I love an educational field trip, especially with my amazing friends, the Pirate Witches. Our recent adventure took us to the Tom Jones Broom Shop at Sadie Ford Farm in Lebanon, Tennessee. Mr. Jones, a charming broom maker, shared captivating stories about his family’s broom-making legacy while demonstrating his craft. From the intricate process to the delightful brooms for sale, each moment was filled with laughter and learning. I never thought I’d look at a broom the same way again! Join me as I recount this enchanting day filled with broom-making magic and unforgettable memories.
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.
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