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Runawaywidow

Stories about the challenges and adventures of a traveling, mid-life, unexpected widow

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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
  • Why I started a blog?
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  • 10 ways to have an adventure while visiting family in Florida.

    Posted by runawaywidow on February 24, 2018February 27, 2018

    During a sales presentation for time shares near Disney World, we were scoffed at for saying that staying with family was how we intended to enjoy our vacation. “Surely you want more than a visit …

    family, Florida, getaway, grief, loss, travel, Widow
    6 6 comments on “10 ways to have an adventure while visiting family in Florida.”

  • WIDOW TO WIDOW – Advice on dating and moving forward from my mom

    Posted by runawaywidow on January 12, 2018January 13, 2018

    Our children weren't always as happy for us as we were for ourselves.

    challenges, dating, family, grief, loss, Widow, writing
    8 8 comments on “WIDOW TO WIDOW – Advice on dating and moving forward from my mom”

  • HOLIDAY EXHAUSTION

    Posted by runawaywidow on December 21, 2017December 28, 2017

    The lights on the houses are pretty and I do like the holiday decorations in my home but, I can not handle the overwhelming sense of tiredness I am feeling today. I have been moving forward …

    Blogging, family, grief, Holidays, Widow
    14 14 comments on “HOLIDAY EXHAUSTION”
  • Waterhole on hike at Buttermilk Falls

    15 favorite things to do in Ithaca, NY

    Posted by runawaywidow on October 7, 2017March 24, 2018

    Upstate Ithaca, New York full of scenic gorges, hikes, kayaking on Lake Cayuga and visiting Cornell or Ithaca college.

    adventure, family, New York, travel, Widow
    59 59 comments on “15 favorite things to do in Ithaca, NY”

  • Summer Travels, Adventures and Challenges – moving forward

    Posted by runawaywidow on July 26, 2017October 1, 2017

    After a few rainy days it is so nice to wake up to the sun shining on summer again.  The air is fresh and delightful this morning and my life is getting back to normal …

    challenges, family, getaway, grief, loss, travel, Widow
    9 9 comments on “Summer Travels, Adventures and Challenges – moving forward”

  • Running away for the weekend in Ithaca

    Posted by runawaywidow on September 17, 2016March 24, 2018

    Running away from grief using therapy and travel to move forward after the loss of a spouse.

    challenges, Change, family, getaway, Gratitude, grief, loss of a spouse, New York, travel, Widow
    4 4 comments on “Running away for the weekend in Ithaca”
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