Love Letter to Life 09.25.2026 Seasonal Change

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Another summer is left behind with memory-making moments: I led a Vision Mapping workshop, traveled to NYC and CT to visit family and friends, and went to the Dwan Light Sanctuary. My skin was kissed by the sun as I collected golden seashells along the beach’s shore. My body feels healthy. Autumn begins with much needed rain in the Southwest. The earth is greening as trees change coats. Tomorrow I fly to AZ to celebrate life with friends. Hug loved ones. We need love and one another each day in every season.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Watercolor 09.01 2026

Love Letter to Life 09.17.2026 Open House at SFCC and IAIA

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, More rain. And more rain is good. The Open Houses at the Santa Fe Community College and Institute of American Indian Arts will have to be moved inside. There are demonstrations, art exhibits and free food. Also a Flea Market and Art Sale. Great day to be indoors and enjoy these wonderful institutions. Come one and all if you are in Santa Fe.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Acrylic Painting 09.06.2026

Love Letter to Life 09.16.2026 And Rain

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Thank you for the rain! The Southwest is in a drought and burning. Going to sleep and waking with rain is a great blessing. Plus the temperature has fallen from the 80’s to the 60’s. Relief for the earth and the fire fighters who are working tirelessly. Reservoirs need replenishing. Animals need water. I need the sounds and feelings of life. Drumming from above.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Acrylic Painting 09.02.2026

Love Letter to Life 09.14.2026 Tracy’s Birthday

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on 9.14.1968 and had to release her for adoption. I began to search for her in 1988 with no success due to CT Blue laws and Catholic Charities tight restrictions to keep records closed. On 01.14.2020, Tracy and I connected through Ancestry. It was the same day I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. 50+ years of mother love surged through me and propelled me to live. I received the gift of hope. Today we have a loving relationship. Miracles Happen.
Happy Birthday, Beautiful Tracy!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 09.13.2026 Darkness Into Light

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, This past week, I started a new book of miniature collages opening with the one you see here: a B&W copy of a watercolor with the words “darkness into light”. The collages are reflections, small experiences of larger themes. One has to look closely to see “what is this”. When my ego said, “GO BIG”, I heard my creative voice say, “go miniature”!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 09.08.2026

Love Letter to Life 09.12.2026 Sorrow

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I sat in the studio and felt sorrow. Human fear, hate, greed, racism, religious and political divisions causing so much tragedy, year after year, century after century. Unthinkable acts of violence. The rumble falls at our feet and the tears stream onto empty seats at our tables. The blood is on the hands of leaders without accountability. There are moments I feel completely powerless until I breathe into the center of my heart and make art… then share my sorrow with others in hope of a better day.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Watercolor with Collage 09.11.2026

Love Letter to Life 09.09.2026 This Woman

| Pamela Markoya

Yesterday’s collage and prayer:

Today, 9.08.2026, this lovely, creative, older woman inspires me wearing the coat she made. A weaver and artist working, making beautiful, crafted art-to-wear including herself.

May I have the humility, perseverance, and longevity she embodies in this photograph.

May I live life like a loose garment, fashioned by my Creator whose wisdom led me to this woman, these words, and this moment.

Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage and Prayer 09.08.2026

Love Letter to Life 09.08.26 Disturbance

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Low energy for a couple of days caused some emotional disturbance. One doesn’t come through years of cancer treatment unscathed. When my energy lags or a bruise appears, I wonder “Is the cancer back?” I usually dismiss the thought and answer quietly, “No, I am healthy”. The 6-month PetScan and followup with oncologist needs to be scheduled. Ah, the “disturbance” comes with wondering what will the scan show.
Living in the moment is essential for my well-being.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Watercolor 09.02.2026