Dear Life, What is it about New Mexico and old trucks! I enjoy the homes, studios, properties, people, and vehicles that live throughout NM. This photo was taken Sunday in Dixon. Yesterday I went to OJO Santa Fe, a beautiful resort 14 miles southwest of my house. While “wonder” walking and talking to staff, the Ambassador of the property made me an offer. “You’re great with people. Come work with us.” Felt good to be wanted!
Yours Truly, Pamela Markoya

PRM 11.06.23 Dixon, NM; 11.08.23 OJO Santa Fe, in La Cienega, NM

Dear Life, Weather, road trip, and beautiful northern NM were perfect. The small town of Dixon, NM attracts a variety of creatives. On the first weekend of November they open their doors for visitors. It’s the longest continually running Studio Tour in NM celebrating 42 years. Virginia King and I enjoyed artists and their work. Inspiration is everywhere including the Dixon CO-OP!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM Dixon, NM 11.05.2023

Dear Life, My first higher education degree was an Associates of Fine Arts from Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Ct. Here I am in 1975 being photographed by another student, my would-be boyfriend. I enjoyed the classes, the community, and the boyfriend. This began my career as an artist. Today I meet with the head of Fine Arts Department at Santa Fe Community College to discuss his Advanced Projects Drawing and Painting Classes. Hoping to get a studio space. Looking forward to a new experience in a new community. I’m a bit older but still have that creative smile. Wish I still had the hat!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM 1975

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