Dear Life, My mother has stabilized and family is visiting. Rosie loves the attention, is planning her 94th birthday party, and welcoming everyone. She has assured me she’ll “still be kicking” in July when I can make the trip to CT. I have medical appointments and cancer treatments coming up so need to be in Santa Fe. Daily I feel gratitude for my life, and creativity and solitude in my studio on campus. I enjoy the community of people.
Breathing deep, in and out, I carry on.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Studio on Campus 06.17.2024

Dear Life, Yesterday a photo of me and my daughter was hung in Mom’s home. Her children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren are displayed here. Photos have come and gone from the “gallery” as marriages and divorces happened, and as more children came into the family. I gave my parents the “It’s A Wonderful Life” sign many years ago. Dad died in 2014. Mom moved from the family home into assisted living in 2020. Family and your prayers are lifting Mom’s spirt. The gallery is always changing.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Today I have 9 – 2 Infusion then will go to studio. Making art is stabilizing and hopeful. Recently my emotions have met up with resistance to treatment and sadness. Dealing with cancer plus my mother’s shaky health (she’s 94) have weighed on my heart. Please pray for Rosie’s comfort. Thank you.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM in SFCC studio 05.28.2024

Dear Life, The beautiful blue New Mexico sky has haze, and in some regions, heavy smoke. Where there is smoke there is fire. Summer, wind and no rain makes for a timber box. “Prescribed burns” go out-of-control”. Trying to control nature is a dubious matter. Pray for rain. Conserve water. Be Conscientious.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Acrylic on Paper 10″ x 8″ 05.31.2024

Dear Life, A friend who lives in Omaha told me “22 tornadoes touched down near us”. I went to the studio and painted this. Inside and out, we have all experienced “weather systems” that are harrowing. Thankfully we come through to the other side. Our experience shared helps others to have hope and strength.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Acrylic on Paper 10″ x 7″ 05.29.2024

Dear Life, Classes start at the Santa Fe Community College next Monday. I have secured my art studio on campus through December 2024. Here I am this week in the hallway having fun, dancing between making art and loving these pants. Enjoy life and keep it simple.

Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM 05.28.2024 Photo by Rocio Rodriquez

Dear Life, This is a quick self-portrait. I have it propped up where I can see it daily. Expressive. Searching. My head needs a “lift”; it has been buried in going through my clothes and Spring Cleaning. Letting go to lighten up the load. I have a storage unit where clothes, furniture, and artwork live that don’t fit into my apartment. My goal is to have all my things in one place. One Happy Home.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Acrylic on Paper 14″ x 11″ Self Portrait 04.23.2024