Dear Life, Working in the studio helps me remain grounded during cancer treatments, family sorrows, and looking for a new place in Santa Fe where I can live peacefully. There’s a lot on my plate. But like these pots of tempera, each moment is contained and somehow manageable as I breathe into it. I am given what I need.
To my Santa Fe community: I need a quiet and affordable home to move into by October. A place I can put all I own under one roof. Preferably 2 bedroom with garage or storage. It is time to make this change. Thank you.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Dear Life, I returned to the studio yesterday. Sat with my work, took it down, signed each piece, and put into portfolio. Clearing the walls for new work. My body is acclimating to Santa Fe’s altitude and oral chemo meds. Next week are three days of medical appointments: Bloodwork, oncologist, infusion, and injection. Hence, I am here in NM as my mother’s body stubbornly says good-bye to this world in CT. Not an easy time. Breathe. I am experiencing the letting go process of a dying parent. In my 24 hours, along with the grief, I find moments of peace, beauty, joy, and the ongoing flow of love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Watercolor on Yupo Paper