Dear Life, While walking, I found this book in the neighborhood “street” library. No cover but colorful so I took it for collages. When I got home, I saw it was Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book. How the Universe likes to have a laugh. I am a sleep monster! Collages to come. Today, blood tests then taxes. This girl really knows how to have a fun day. Glad I slept 10 hours to be ready for it all. Hope you have a good day and sleep, too!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, The sun has warmed the air enough to walk. I like looking at the houses in my neighborhood and the way my shadow plays on the walls, fences, and sidewalks. Saw some green growth emerging from an earth that is still pretty frozen. Life Force is an amazing energy that I’m very aware of these days in me, plants, animals, and people. Nourish your Spirit and Life Force. Live fully and play wholeheartedly. Eat Pancakes.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Anemia is a condition that leaves me feeling fatigue with weakness. Such was the case yesterday. Between the cold temps preventing me from going outdoors to walk (helps my heart pump blood throughout my body) and the inside energy going down due to anemia, I succumbed to watching movies by mid-day. Note to self: Find happier films to watch. SPENCER and so many of the “nominated” films are depressing. Must learn to stop a movie at the onset of misery. Any suggestions of new films that will uplift?
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Woke to a light snow covering every tree limb and blanketing the earth. Beautiful. Sun is expected to appear by noon. Temperature is 23 degrees and will reach only 32 as a cold front moves through Santa Fe. Just made a list of family and friends I will call. Connecting with loved ones warms me from the inside. Making art captivates my attention. Writing love letters makes my heart happy. Also planned a few good meals to cook and eat: Mushroom Barley Soup and Chicken Parmigiana.
I’m a busy stay-at-home girl!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, A Full Moon is rising this morning and with it this message from The Power Path: “Optimism, gratitude, community and support are all themes around this full moon. Take some time to do some self care and to keep opening your heart to the love and support that is already there for you”. I wake each day, and during the first cup of coffee, I appreciate the life I have, the people in it, the place I live, the creativity that flows thru me, the birds, the weather … Then it all goes wild after the second cup! Wildly Good!!!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Thank you for all the loving messages yesterday. Keeps me above the waterline of critical anemia that throughout the day messages my brain “Go to bed”. Sometimes I succumb and flop down for five minutes with my eyes closed. Then like a carnival doll, I pop up and move. This always makes me laugh. My Spirit has other ideas for me like making art, walking with friends, eating good meals, going to zoom meetings, writing, reading, and watching a variety of TV. Sparked By Joy.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, I feel very loved and grateful to be alive. I send much love out into the world to all my friends and family. Thank you so much for all the support sent via the “airways”. It is felt beyond measure. I hope you feel my appreciation and love. You carry me!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
PS My hair is growing and almost ready to go public!

Dear Life, This photo popped up on my phone recently. Taken in Maine 2011 during my epic solo “blue roads only” trip across the country. Stayed off the major highways as best I could and saw so many beautiful places and met wonderful people everywhere. I’m dreaming of future trips scheduled between immunotherapy treatments. It is all possible. Grateful to be alive.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, Happy to go through my painting bins, see the work I’ve done over the past year and find my favorite painting. She is a muse, painted in the 1980’s while I lived in NYC and attended the School of Visual Arts. Yesterday, I placed her in a frame next to my bed so I could be inspired by her every day. I feel peace regardless of the C’s: Covid, Cancer, Cabin Fever. My body has more strength each day. Walking more outside and working more in the studio. Feeling the sparks of joy daily.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose