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Kate with friends in Sharon Springs

What Joy to be Openhearted!

Recently, I traveled to Sharon Springs, New York at the invitation of my friend Christine, who offered to host a book signing for me. Sharon Springs is a village of 547 people. It’s tucked away between the Catskill and the Adirondack mountains and extends just a half mile in every direction. 

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Kindness

My grandmother would caution us to treat each other as if we were a guest in our own home. She said that kindness was something that we needed to share with our family, not just those who come to visit. I find myself remembering her words when I lose patience with myself. Why not be…

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Selective Memory

I had lunch with my sister the other day and, as we often do, we talked about growing up together. I am always surprised that our memories are so different. She’ll say, “Do you remember…” I’ll say, “No, but do you remember…: and she’ll say, “No.” Then we’ll laugh, and together we reconstruct our childhood. …

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And then I’m five

Today as I was getting ready to go to the dentist, my five year-old self showed up, “No, I don’t want to go!” No matter how old we are on the outside, that little person is still there. I’m more comfortable admitting she sometimes makes my decisions than ever before. However, it was my older…

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Kate Anders is a medium and a channel. She also paints and writes poetry. She is a retired educator who was selected by U.S.A. Today in 2000 as one of the country’s outstanding teachers. Kate lives in the Sierra Foothills with her husband who is a composer and sound engineer.

Portrait photography by Christine Harris.

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