Dear Life, As temperatures warm and fears of Covid cool, people have been out and about in the world with ease. I have been joining them, in small numbers and recently in a large group. Coming out of “quarantine” is strange. My brain and body go in two directions: Brain is all excited to engage while my body still retracts with reasonable boundaries to be safe. The new “safety zone” is being established in a new time: Post-Pandemic. I may sound late to the party but it’s due to a compromised immune system from cancer treatment. I’m finding my way into gathering places. Hello World.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Vision Board 2023

N O W … rest and dream… after getting mural paints out of storage… more news to come.

Dear Life, The oncologist told me my brain is likely having “neurological disturbances” due to the years of chemical cancer treatments The brain is affected and tries to make sense of it all. When it can’t, depressive thoughts arise. There are new “chemical” methods to help the brain. My body retracted as it heard “more chemicals”. I set out on another course of action to help my brain: Invite “awe” into my life through “Wonder Walks”. The NYT recently published a study’s results. There is positive evidence that “awe” and physical movement changes the brain’s pathways and chemical body. So I am walking my brain daily with eyes of wonder. I am awe-inspired and feeling better. Movement is life.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, What’s on my mind? Cuties in Salads. Health and Happiness. A Day At A Time.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

My lunch with flowers on my porch 06.06.2023

Dear Life, Today at 9:00am, I receive a white blood booster injection into my stomach tissue. Geeewhizzzz! I prefer gobbling a Marfa Burrito: homemade tortilla with eggs, cheese and potato! Thursday’s blood work showed critically low white blood cell and neutrophil counts. Immune system compromised. Yesterday was 10-4 at the cancer center getting infusion. We made a schedule change in oral meds (less of them) to see if that helps improve my WBC and immune system. And my brain! My body was also on antibiotics for two weeks so with that done, I think there’s a good chance of improvement. Let’s hope so!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM Marfa, TX 05.23.2023

Dear Life, Rain in Santa Fe. A perfect day to be in the studio.The month May is coming to a close. I’ve taken future travel plans off the table in order to rest and feel grounded. Be home for awhile, be present, and listen to what my body needs. Take account of the blessings in my life and what has passed. Thursday I have blood tests. Friday see oncologist and receive infusion 9-3pm. Today tap into my creative energy and see where that leads me. Life’s journeys begin within with a whisper. I am listening.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, My sister Arlene made this prayer pillow for me in 2020. There are written prayers, crystals, and lots of love within the beautiful hand-painted cover. The moon radiates a rainbow of teardrops. I think of the many lives lost in pursuit of peace. My prayer is for peace on earth radiating outward from my heart, every heart, and into loving actions. Peace Be With You.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Prayer Pillow 2020 Handmade by Arlene Lawrence

Dear Life, Arlene is on a flight back to CT today after a weeklong celebration of my birthday. We traveled to Abiquiu, El Rito, Marfa, Alpine and Las Cruces between our time in Santa Fe. Friends joined us for festivities. A very inspiring start to my next revolution around the sun. I feel happy, loved and grateful.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Photo by Jennifer Esperanza