Dear Life, Days of fun and frolic with family and friends continue to enhance my heart. I have grown a camera onto my face taking so many photos that catch memorable moments. Grateful!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, The mural sums up NYC. My sister and I took a train from Fairfield, CT into NYC where we had a “city” day. Grabbed a taxi to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and saw the incredible summer exhibits plus permanent collections. Afterwards walked through Central Park, hopped a subway to 34th St. and went to Macy’s flagship store, a shopper’s paradise. Strolled up 5th avenue to the iconic Grand Central Station where we enjoyed a three-course dinner at the terrific French restaurant, Grand Brasserie. Treasures all along the way, a New York City Day!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, I left Santa Fe on June 4th, 27 days ago, for my Treasures Road Trip. I’ve been to 14 states, including Amelia Island, FL, Annapolis MD, New Hope, PN, Cold Spring, NY, and with family in CT. Days are full with parties, the beach, visiting friends, and going to 12-step meetings in Westport where I got sober over 44 years ago. So many memorable moments. I am relaxing, too. My body’s DNA says, “We are home”. I get into the hammock and swing!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Yesterday was a “first”; a Virtual Reality experience watching Violet play in a VR space. She chose a game where she could work at different jobs. Violet is 7 years-old and preparing for her future! Today we are having a birthday party for Max, who is 9, and DJ turning 6. There will be a treasure hunt, games, gifts, great food, cakes, ice cream and lots of NOISE being made by 18 people celebrating at the big outside party! Pray no rain!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, I was a student at the School of Visual Arts, NYC in 1983. I studied painting and Lucio was an inspirational teacher offering guidance that continues to resonate throughout my creative work. I made the journey to Magazzino Italian Art Museum, Cold Spring, NY on the closing day of his exhibit to honor one of the “treasures” in my life and the art world. He turns 90 in November. Thank you Lucio for your spirit, work, and long life.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Days of a heat wave in the East made me run to the beach or be in air-conditioning. Friday, Saturday and Monday “beached it” with the glamorous Violet and beautiful daughter Tracy. Sunday took a scenic drive to Cold Spring, NY and met my bestie, Jay Dee. We had a long overdue face-to-face visit at art museums Tuesday, went mall-walking and, alas, shopping. Ready for more fun with friends and family. I am grateful for this time of optimum health, never taken for granted when living with Lymphoma cancer.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Today would be Rose Markoya’s 95th Birthday. She left this world August 21, 2024. I feel close to her as I visit family in CT and we share our stories of her life. Rosie, lovingly nicknamed, The Hungarian Tank, is with us in Spirit. Love and Miss You, Mom.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Rose Toth Markoya, June 23, 1930 – August 21, 2024
Dear Life, Nothing says SUMMER greater than a sunny day at the beach, especially when it’s the beach you grew up on. My DNA sends a smile through my whole being when I set foot on Fairfield Beach, CT. There’s a tingling sensation when returning “home”. My Soul loves living in Santa Fe, NM in the foothills of the mountains, but come summer, my body wants to be kissed by the sun and playing in the salt water waves. Happy Solstice!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Connecting with people and being creative is what I value in my life. Feeling the love, smiling into eyes, meeting someone new and adding them to the “treasures”. I had fun drawing with Violet at the kitchen table. Had lunch with Michelle and Arlene at Terrain Cafe in Westport, CT where I once lived. Each day as I walk up the stairwell to the guest bedroom, I see Arlene’s incredible family portrait gallery, a series she is working on. My mind, body and spirit are happy.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Pamela Rose Markoya 