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Love Letter to Life 11.04.2024 Dixon Re-Do

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I had such a good time at the Dixon Studio Tour on Saturday, I returned on Sunday with Pam Platt, long-term artist friend. We went to Rift Gallery and artist studios, ate lunch on the porch of the Dixon Co-op, and watched the weather change. I love northern New Mexico, the land, its people, the cultures, the art communities. I love my body feeling “completely me” while on a hiatus from cancer treatments. Snowfall this morning. All good.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love letter to Life 11.02.2024 Dixon Studio Tour

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, An Autumn tradition is to head north to the Dixon Studio Tour. I enjoy seeing and supporting the work of artists. Each year I purchase a clay bowl from Miya. Her family fills it with green chili stew and gives everyone home-baked chocolate chip cookies with coffee. Generous and kind people. Many good artists showing their work. Suggestion: go for a drive on this beautiful day wherever you live and participate in supporting living artists.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 10.31.2024 BOO!!!

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Halloween brings childhood memories of making haunted houses, dressing up in costumes and consuming massive amounts of candy. Sugar high for weeks! Now the “making” and imagination takes place in the studio. I am finding my way into creating new work. Also taking steps to actualize a project dear to my heart: more to be revealed once it is well underway. I will contain and focus my energy for the months ahead and hope to see the “seeds” that are being planted in Autumn come to fruition in the Spring. Wishing you a happy day for Imagination to surprise you! Boo!!!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Campus Studio 10.30.2024

Love Letter to Life 10.28.2024 Where’s Tracy?

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, I woke, shuffled into the kitchen, pushed the coffee pot button, and thought, “Where’s Tracy?” After 10 days of companionship, I miss the energizer-bunny greeting me with a big smile each morning. Good-natured, bright light, super smart, easy to be with, adventurous, fun, and beautiful. All this and more. I am deeply grateful for every minute we shared. Thank you.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Mural at Jemez Springs Visitor Center 10.25.2024

Love Letter to Life 10.26.2024 Mother and Daughter

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, Tracy and I had a wonderful road trip to Jemez Mineral Springs and Los Alamos on Thursday. The weather was perfect and the soaking pools healing. We traveled a loop of breathtaking scenic areas. Last night we ate an early dinner then walked around the plaza. I walked out of Overland Sheepskin Company wearing a beautiful Alpaca reversible coat and Tracy with warm colorful Alpaca socks. Thank you, Rosie, for the gifts! You will be thought of each time your daughter and grand-daughter wear their Alpaca. Laughter lifted into the star-filled night as we scrubbed the seats of my car after an ice cream spill. A very special visit filled with love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

PRM & TP 10.24.2024 Jemez Mineral Springs

Love Letter to Life 10.24.2024 Heart Ones

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, On Tuesday, we had a most fulfilling day driving the High Road to introduce my daughter to dear friends. My heart is fill with joy to see their smiles and delight in our conversations. Today Tracy and I are taking a road trip to Jemez Springs to sit in the healing mineral pools. The landscape is dotted with historical sites and ruins, geographical outcroppings, mountains, mesas, meadows, and streams. Another world and a new adventure awaits.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Love Letter to Life 10.22.2024 Northern New Mexico

| Pamela Markoya

Dear Life, The excitement and activity of Tracy’s visit overwhelmed my body. Yesterday, I needed many hours of sleep. Woke feeling refreshed. I’ll go to the studio this morning while Tracy works remotely. This afternoon we will drive the High Road to visit friends in Nambe and Truchas. The pleasure of having dear ones meet fills my heart with joy. This time of year is beautiful with the clear light and changing colors of autumn. I am grateful for the new experiences of life and love each moment.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose

Watercolor on Paper