Dear Life, A month visit to Santa Fe Christmas/New Year of 1989-90, changed the trajectory of my life. The Land of Enchantment grabbed me and in June 1991, I moved here from NYC. For 30 years, I have lived in “the magic spell” of this land. I’m in a new life now, writing a new chapter. Cancer has radically changed the story line but does not define me. My life is thriving with love, relationships, sobriety, and curiosity.
Today, after blood tests, I get the keys to the “jewel box”.
My Life Force each dawn, whispers, “Another Day. Live and Love”.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Autumn 2018, these photos were taken. My life was changed after a near-death experience during an 11 day stay in hospital. I had just moved into the loft. Few of my dreams materialized. I was diagnosed with two kinds of Lymphoma. Cancer and treatment became a focus. I made art to help me. Today is Autumn Equinox 2021, a new 90 day season of life changes. I am shedding the loft in a few weeks as trees shed leaves fluttering to the earth for renewal. My new home is built partially into the earth where I will have new experiences of inspiration, healing, health, loving, and living. A day at a time, breathing life into me and this season of renewal.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Powerful time of change for new beginnings. The bright moon has been peeking in on me through the skylights. Enjoy. It’s my last full moon in the loft. October will find me moving and setting up a new home in downtown Santa Fe. I must focus on my health while this happens. I’ve reached out to friends to help with packing and moving the small, fragile stuff, including me! Professional movers will handle the big stuff.
All of it is in Loving Hands. Thank you.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, More changes on the horizon. Moving is being planned. I made this collage yesterday to affirm a question I’m asking daily: WHAT SPARKS JOY IN MY LIFE? This includes people, places and things. This inquiry begins within me with an honest, open heart and mind. My hands will touch each object I own and make a decision: Take it or let it go. I’m downsizing so i can live happily in a jewel box. Preparing for new home and saying good-bye to my loft after 3 years. Be The Change.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, The “Atomic Bomb” chemo I received in Denver to prepare my body for Stem Cell Replacement left me wavering between life and death for several days. This changed me, rearranged me. My body and mind are in constant cellular rebuilding. Fatigue tells me to rest so my energy can do this all-important job. My Spirit whispers to me, You Have a Powerful Life Force. Trust This and Live In the Moment With Love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Dr. Snyder walked into the examining room smiling. “Your body is working”. Blood tests showed incremental improvement. For a normal person the “numbers” can be considered critical but for a stem cell replacement patient, we had cause to celebrate. No need for infusions. Slow progress and healing. I’ll get blood tests weekly. In November, a PET Scan will determine if I’m cancer-free. Today, I am relieved and grateful. My body is working. Keep on multiplying healthy blood and cells!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 09.16.2021 Plot Twist
Dear Life, Housing is up in the air. I’m reaching out, word-of-mouth, for any leads on a modest rental or casita on larger property. I’m also open to a shared living opportunity. Please private message me or call if you know of any leads. Thank you.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
PS Some one gave me an excellent lead. More to be revealed.

Dear Life, Three years ago, I moved into my loft fully expecting to grow a thriving art studio and business hosting workshops and salons. Health issues along with the pandemic sidetracked that dream. Unimaginable events occurred. The best was meeting my daughter Tracy and walking on the beach in CT. I hold this memory close to my heart. I still have the dream for a thriving studio including writing, making art, workshops and salons. Today, as I care for my body (priority), I meet with Siler Yard Realtor (double-masked) in hopes of moving into a subsidized artist community. Friends, be with me as we walk in there with the brightest light shining for a positive outcome.
Here I Go, Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Today is my daughter Tracy’s birthday. It is a miracle to be in one another’s lives. 53 years ago, I released Tracy for adoption. I searched for her after she turned 18 but didn’t find her. She connected with me through Ancestry.com on Jan 14th, 2020 when I was diagnosed with cancer. Tracy’s shining spirit lifted me in love, a mother’s love that can overcome any battle. I celebrate Tracy’s radiant, beautiful spirit and life that blesses everyone she meets, including mine. Thank you.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose