Dear Life, I had an inspiring lunch with friends from Las Vegas, NV visiting Santa Fe. The feeling of “duende” was present while we discussed the arts, design, inspiration, and creative business. I need more of this in my life. It begins within me, then moves outward when I sit at “the table” of friends, art, writing, music, good food, literature and poetry, dance and play. I am an artist, who has been facing life and death issues for several years: duende, “the spirit who brings artists face-to-face with death and who helps them create and communicate memorable, spine-chilling art”.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Wow! Never heard this word before. So expressive. So true, for all of us in creating our lives.