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  • Running away for the weekend in Ithaca
  • Krabi, Islands in Thailand and Runaway Widow Reflections
  • Jungle Trekking at Night or my least favorite thing to do in the Thailand Rainforest
  • Ko Samui and Ang Thong National Park
  • More Fun in Chiang Mai and Bangkok
  • The night before the adventure
  • Solo Day in Bangkok
  • Chiangmai Elephant Rescue Center – Celebrating my Wedding Anniversary
  • Temples, Pagodas and a Cooking Class in Thailand
  • The Benefits of traveling with a small tour group
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  • How to NOT be a Stay at Home, Lonely Widow.

    Posted by runawaywidow on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018

    Friends are all getting together on Friday night.  You are recently a widow and not part of a couple anymore.  You were invited so the question is, should you stay or should you go now? …

    challenges, Change, dating, death, getaway, loss of a spouse, Widow
    33 33 comments on “How to NOT be a Stay at Home, Lonely Widow.”

  • Spy Trails and Memorials – right here at home

    Posted by runawaywidow on May 28, 2018May 27, 2018

    Taking a local historical tour including memorials, buildings, photos and a pub crawl. So much to see close to home.

    death, loss of a spouse, memorials, Widow
    24 24 comments on “Spy Trails and Memorials – right here at home”

  • Same face, different life – The passport photo

    Posted by runawaywidow on May 10, 2018May 17, 2018

    Life after loss - The only constant in life is change. What a difference 10 years can make.

    challenges, Change, death, loss of a spouse, travel, Widow
    17 17 comments on “Same face, different life – The passport photo”

  • 15 ways to raise kids who get full tuition scholarships to college

    Posted by runawaywidow on April 26, 2018April 27, 2018

    Blog about what you know.  OK.  I know that my sons each earned full tuition scholarships to college and law school based on their academic proficiencies. You hear a lot about full scholarships for kids …

    Change, death, loss of a spouse, Parenting, Widow, Working mom
    27 27 comments on “15 ways to raise kids who get full tuition scholarships to college”

  • Healthy choices and swimsuit season: Which diet works?

    Posted by runawaywidow on April 20, 2018

    Which diet works? Swimsuit season is coming and I have tried them all, time to start some healthy habits. Ideas anyone?

    challenges, Change, death, diet, grief, loss of a spouse, Widow
    0 0 comments on “Healthy choices and swimsuit season: Which diet works?”

  • How to memorialize and honor a loved one

    Posted by runawaywidow on March 26, 2018

    How to memorialize and remember loved ones after the funeral. Celebrating life and sharing stories with family and friends.

    death, funeral, grief, loss of a spouse, Widow, writing
    5 5 comments on “How to memorialize and honor a loved one”

  • How to move forward from loss and grief to positive changes and even JOY. Runaway widow reviews “Option B”.

    Posted by runawaywidow on May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

    The past week has been a tough one.  It may be because I just came back from the most awesome trip away.  The yoga, writing and surf retreat in Costa Rica was beyond my expectations. …

    anxiety, challenges, death, Gratitude, grief, loss, New York, Widow
    14 14 comments on “How to move forward from loss and grief to positive changes and even JOY. Runaway widow reviews “Option B”.”

  • How to comfort your widowed friend.

    Posted by runawaywidow on November 17, 2016June 3, 2018

    The line of fellow mourners who came to pay their respects to my family at my husband’s wake was overwhelming.  It was arranged so quickly and happened so fast I felt like I was not …

    death, funeral, grief, Widow
    19 19 comments on “How to comfort your widowed friend.”

  • Change is in the air: Caumsett State Park in Autumn

    Posted by runawaywidow on November 11, 2016

    Change is in the air.  I am talking about the leaves.  Really. If you don’t live in the Northeastern part of the United States you may not get to experience the glory of the changing …

    death, Fall, travel, Widow
    8 8 comments on “Change is in the air: Caumsett State Park in Autumn”

  • What happens in Atlantic City sometimes stays on your wrist

    Posted by runawaywidow on October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

    Yes. I could have just snuck away for a few days.  And I did.   It wasn’t a well planned trip. Spur of the moment would be the term. I had a long weekend with …

    death, travel, Uncategorized, Widow
    9 9 comments on “What happens in Atlantic City sometimes stays on your wrist”
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