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Embracing Family Traditions

April 18, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Halfway through Monday night’s Passover Seder, one of my sons turned to me and whispered, “I like our traditions better.” It was not an appropriate time to ask for further elaboration. The comment merely sat dormant as we enjoyed our time in my in-law’s home. It was the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Jewish Culture, Lifestyle Tagged With: Aaron Bornstein, Adam Bornstein, family celebrations, family traditions, generation to generation, Jewish family celebrations, Jewish traditions, Jordan Bornstein, l'dor l'dor, passing traditions from generation to generation, Passover, Sandra Bornstein

Empty-Nester Choices- Safe or Risky

April 11, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago, I wrote about my arduous decision to return to India. I was an empty-nester, weighing the pros and cons of relocating. Did I want the comforts of my safe Colorado lifestyle or the risks associated with living in a Third World county? My emotions were running wild … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Bangalore, empty nester decisions, empty nesters, empty-nester, Expat in India, international teacher in India, living in India, living in Third World country, middle age changes, middle age choices, Munnar, Munnar India, Teaching in India, women and decisions

My Decision: Return to India

March 28, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

After Ira's horrific ski accident, I was faced with one of the biggest decisions of my life. Should I follow through with my obligation to teach at a notable international school in Bangalore, India or stay in Colorado? Ira needed me. It was unclear when he would be returning to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: choosing an international teaching job., deciding to be an expat, expat experiences, Expat in India, expat international teacher, international school in Bangalore, international teacher, living as an expat in India, living with uncertainty, May This be the Best Year of Your Life, relocating, relying on inner voice, stressful decisions, teaching English in India, Teaching in India, tough decisions

Precarious Moment- Ski Accident at Keystone Resort

March 26, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 7 Comments

Four years ago today, my family's life was forever changed. The morning started out like any other ski day. Ira and I and our two youngest sons were eager to hit the slopes. As we rode up the lifts and skied down, we enjoyed every minute of our exhilarating time at Keystone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Lifestyle Tagged With: appreciating life, being flexible, being grateful, being grateful after an accident, coping with the uncertainties of life, coping with uncertainty, Keystone Resort, Keystone Ski Patrol, May This be the Best Year of Your Life, ski accidents, ski accidents and traumatic brain injuries, ski accidents at Keystone Resort, surviving a medically induced coma, surviving a ski accident, TBI, traumatic brain injury, wearing a ski helmet

Commuting: Auto Rickshaws in Bangalore

March 24, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

From the moment I arrived in India, I was fascinated by the auto rickshaws in Bangalore. These airy yellow and black vehicles transport millions of Asians each day. They zip in and out of traffic as their small engines hum loudly. Puffs of smoke coated with a thick odor are left … [Read more...]

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