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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

Never…

January 18, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 1 Comment

Thirteen and a half years ago, I vowed that I would never move again. Last year, I learned an important lesson. Absolute promises that include the word never are difficult to keep. What I initially anticipated would happen in my life did not come to fruition. After living in my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home, Lifestyle Tagged With: downsizing, empty nesters, empty nesters downsizing, empty nesters selling home, never, never say never, relocating, stress of moving, stress of relocating, transitions

Coping With Home Selling Stress

August 9, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

I’m fond of offering advice to others. Frequently, I write blogs that offer tips and helpful suggestions. I formulate my ideas after I evaluate my prior experiences and my views on a particular subject.  At the time of this posting, I am struggling to minimize my home selling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home, Lifestyle Tagged With: downsizing, empty nester downsizing, empty nesters, empty nesters selling home, following one's own advice, home selling stress, internet marketing and home buying, internet marketing and home selling, selling a home, selling a home in the fall, stress of selling a home, waiting for a home buyer

Family Milestone- Graduating College

May 10, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Thirty-two and a half years ago, my husband and I started our family. The birth of our eldest son, Josh, became the first of many family milestones. Within a span of ten and a half years, three additional sons were born. Each child created a unique set of special occasions. Some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Lifestyle Tagged With: adult independence, celebrating accomplishments, coping with change, empty nester syndrome, empty nesters, family transitions, graduation from college, last child to graduate college, University of Colorado

A Dream Come True- Publishing My First Book

December 7, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

  Decades ago, I dreamed that one day I would publish a book. I pondered different topics and genres. Would I write for adults or for children? Would it be fiction or non-fiction? I researched several topics. I read a variety of genres. I couldn’t decide. Would I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: a dream come true, accomplishing dreams, building a platform, empty nesters, expat teaching in India, living abroad, May This be the Best Year of Your Life, never too late for a dream, publishing first book, steps to publishing book

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