Fran Ostendorf

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Hate is a horrible thing. It touches all communities – anywhere that there are people who are perceived as “different.” It’s been around for as long as there have been people who think that theirs is the only way of thinking. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 10/29/15

Musings in June

I’m a worrier. You name it, I worry about it. Honestly, if there isn’t something to worry about in my life, I will find something. Or, I can find something in yours. I want to say this … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/9/16

Looking back at Jewish Rhode Island in 5779

This is a time of introspection for many of us. We’ve welcomed 5780 with joy and anticipation. We’ve heard the sound of the shofar and look forward to the coming days. And we look … more

Fran Ostendorf | 10/2/19

Spring’s passages show how our lives can change

I have witnessed a number of “rites of passage” in the last few weeks. Late spring is the season for such things. First, my nephew walked down the hill, and then up the hill as he graduated from Brown, a graduation process steeped in … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/5/15

Olympics fever is but a memory

Were you sorry to see the Olympics go? Or were you ready for it to be over? There seem to be two camps. First, there’s those who obsessively watched the Olympics coverage. Ski … more

Fran Ostendorf | 3/4/18

A taste of what’s to come

Last week, we finally had a couple of warm days. On the day this paper comes out, it’s predicted to be near 80 degrees. Today, as I write this, the heat keeps going on in my house. … more

Fran Ostendorf | 5/3/18

Technology bridges the distances and generations

Do you look at today’s changing technology and feel overwhelmed? You’re not alone. No matter your age, any new technology involves a learning curve. Unfortunately, in the case of … more

Fran Ostendorf | 12/8/17

Our personal seasons

The Boston Jewish Food conference last Sunday provided an opportunity to learn about food insecurity, food injustice and general issues surrounding food and community. A full day of workshops … more

Fran Ostendorf | 6/22/18

It’s all about our choices

Life is about making choices. Anybody who knows me has certainly heard me say that often. My kids would tell you they hear it all too often. But with each choice we grow a little bit. It helps us become the person we are today. And it doesn’t … more

Fran Ostendorf | 10/23/14

Election lessons learned from baseball’s ultimate confrontation

As a news junkie, I’ve been watching a lot of coverage about this year’s elections, particularly the presidential race. I read and watch news from a variety of sources in an effort to … more

Fran Ostendorf | 11/11/16