Dear Life, This morning I walked through my home with “curious eyes”. My sister is visiting in May and I wondered how her eyes will see my home and studio. Arlene is painting in her “dining room studio”. With her instruction, I painted this cold-wax oil painting. I’m also inspired by SULEIKA JAOUAD’s writing and watercolors as she traverses the landscape of cancer, treatments, and life, a ground I am all too familiar with. Today I will sit at my studio table and open into the creative runway. Thank you Arlene and Suleika.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Studio Set-up and Cold-Wax Oil Paintings

Dear Life, Yesterday during a two hour layover in Dallas, I met Woody and Sharon from Reno. We told our “reunited stories”. Theirs was getting married 44 years after they were high school sweethearts. Life took them in different directions after HS but Woody promised “I”ll wait for you”. He did and Sharon married him after her first husband and father to her 4 children died. Sharon and Woody are happily married for 14 years. I told them my “Miracle” story of reuniting with Tracy the day I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. We were separated for 50 years. Photos were shared, tears glistened in our eyes, and our hearts connected in the Dallas Airport. I love how this happens, LIFE!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM and Tracy at Family S’Mores Party

Dear Life, The family farewell party for me was complete with bonfire and S’mores! I’m at LaGuardia Airport now about to board flight. My heart is full with smiles as I think about the past two weeks. Feeling blessed as I head back to Santa Fe. Love and hugs to everyone!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Violet, my great-niece and turning 5 soon, is full of joy, zest and love. Here we are having fun taking photos on the staircase in the hallway mirror. This vacation with family is giving me a time of reflection. My heart is full with the new experiences of love I am having.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Arlene and I drove into the Hudson Valley, NY to visit our friend Catherine. We talked about family, friendship, creativity and life changes. Catherine’s been in my life since 1987. We met at the New York School of Interior Design, NYC where I taught and she was a student. Grateful to share a day with her and Arlene in the beauty of Catherine’s home, gardens and the town of Kingston.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, This is my beautiful sister, Arlene. After we visited our mother Rosie, Arlene took me to a unique restaurant in Oxford CT, Tracy and Tea. They offer a hundred kinds of teas, baked goods and delicious food. Of course, I want to take my daughter Tracy. Making new loving memories with family fills my life with love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, My sister, Arlene, set up a studio in her home. Yesterday she taught me how to use oil cold wax method. I immediately entered into the creative process. Arlene is a great artist and teacher. I’m grateful for the many experiences I’m having on vacation with family and friends.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, We went for a walk around my sister’s neighborhood and saw all these blooms. The pond is active with large goldfish. Lawns being groomed. We played “toss the squishy ball into the target hole”. Big play-off to determine winner! Competing with 4 and 6 year olds is exciting. Lots of laughter. Rainy today so the “girls” are going walking at the new high-end mall for exercise. Getting those steps in while shopping!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, The temps this week were in the 70’s and 80’s. We went to the library, parks and beach during the week. Trees and flowers are blooming. Spring green is everywhere. Woke today to a dense fog after rain yesterday. The earth and my skin are happy. Moisture!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose