Dear Life, “El Dia de los Muertos goes back to the Aztecs, who had not just a few days but an entire month dedicated to the dead. Festivities were presided over by the goddess Mictecacihuatl. The annual rite features skeletons, altars and other trappings of death, but the ancient holiday celebrates life in its embrace of death.” I remember and honor my loved ones who have passed and celebrate life as it is today.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, My 93 year-old mother, Rosie, and her caregiver, Ana, were up and out “Tricking and Treating” as Rock Stars at 8:00am! So if you’ve ever wondered where I get my indomitable Life Force, in part, it’s inherited from the DNA of Rosie who keeps on rockin’. You gotta love her. Hope this put a smile on you!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Rockin’ Rosie and Angel Ana 10.31.2023

Dear Life, My dear friends, Jerry and Sari Lopez, are in town. I found myself in their backseat with Juan Jose Alba and Fernando “Trini” Trinidad, musical masters of Flamenco from Spain performing in Santa Fe. We listened to amazing music while the wheels rolled into Tesuque for lunch then Chimayo Santuario. A prayer was written by my friend for me and put on the altar. Tears of gratitude glistened in all our eyes. Then to top off the afternoon, Juan played Jerry’s flamenco guitar. I was reminded, this is the way my life rolls with incredible friends, love and freedom. Thank You.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Photos Jerry Lopez & PRM; Jerry, Juan & Trini 10.23.2023

Dear Life, I am thoroughly enjoying the quiet, waking early, feeling regenerated after a deep sleep and curious about life. The past week of cancer treatments is thankfully complete. I also met with an advisor at the Santa Fe Community College to discuss enrolling in art classes this winter. It is a premier campus with ample studio space for their art programs. I have a BFA and Masters in Education but the time feels right to join an academic and creative community. The door is open for new experiences!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Collage 07.28.2023

Dear Life, 10/17 Tue: Day 12 Oral chemo med and bloodwork. 10/18 Wed: Day 13 Oral chemo med and appointment with oncologist. 10/19 Thur: Day 14 Oral chemo med and 9:00-2:00 Infusion. 10/20 Fri: 11:00 am White Blood booster injection. This is the treatment drill each and every month until a “cure” comes around. Thank you friends for thinking of me and everyone dealing with chronic and fatal diseases.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Photo of B&W Painting with Arranged Flowers

Dear Life, I looked out my window and saw the Eclipse happening in light and shadows on the house next door and the ground. Extraordinary. Grateful to see the beauty. A glimpse of the Universe moving. So much bigger than me.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, After moving to Santa Fe in 1991 from NYC and living in the Will Shuster Compound for a year, I found a studio in the south end of town in a converted warehouse. The Yucca drive-in theater was across the parking lot. Rent was cheap plus I could set up a lounge chair to watch movies after sunset. What a deal! Good memories. Recently, a friend said to me, “Pamela, you have good real estate karma”. I am hoping to make new memories in a new studio, and remember, I am more than a cancer patient. Still looking.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM in Studio 1992

Dear Life, I began my enthusiastic search for a painting studio 72 hours ago. Guess what? Studio rentals are few and way up in price. Pamela Rose got a big wake-up call. I looked at spaces with hopes of finding that “perfect place” that I can afford. Wanted to jump into a few deals but they were well-outside my financial comfort zone. Breathe and know, the right space at the right price will come. A couple weeks ago, I was leaning on a fence with friends enjoying a Sunday afternoon. I need to relax. It’s a beautiful Sunday!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Virginia King, Scarecrow, and PRM 09.24.2023

Dear Life, It occurred to me this morning that I need a studio space; a place I can go outside of my home to work, splash around in the unknown and leave everything out in artistic disarray. My apartment is great for daily living but not for making large artwork and projects that I have in my heart to do. If you know of a space for rent in town or not too far out of town, please contact me. I am ready for a new creative journey.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

I’ve seen artists and their studios that inspire me including Chandon Banning.