Dear Life, Ah hah, look at this: a painting with acrylic ink to depict nerve-endings that are not happy. Shingles is messing with my body > fatigue and pain, that thankfully has been downgraded to nerve-ending “incessant tingles”. I went to my campus studio on Friday and had to express something about this unwelcome visitor in my body. Hoping the rest and creative energy that is renewing my body, shows Shingles the door, soon!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Acrylic Ink on Yupo Paper 10.16.2026
Dear Life, I celebrate the earth, all people and species. Please, Great Creator, help me to grow in love, peace and unity.
And while I am here, please help me always to pause in the moment to see what is in front of me, light and beauty, even with the pain of shingles and life’s other interruptions.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
On my walk at sunset.
Dear Life, How could this super hero who had so much fun visiting friends in AZ, come home and wake up with Shingles? Because my immune system is compromised after years of cancer treatment. This human body serves me well and is a miracle. Fortunately saw physicians within an hour of calling Southwest Cares, my healthcare facility. I am grateful to have medications quickly and there isn’t too much pain. Let the Super Powers within heal me, please!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Another summer is left behind with memory-making moments: I led a Vision Mapping workshop, traveled to NYC and CT to visit family and friends, and went to the Dwan Light Sanctuary. My skin was kissed by the sun as I collected golden seashells along the beach’s shore. My body feels healthy. Autumn begins with much needed rain in the Southwest. The earth is greening as trees change coats. Tomorrow I fly to AZ to celebrate life with friends. Hug loved ones. We need love and one another each day in every season.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor 09.01 2026
Dear Life, Thank you for the rain! The Southwest is in a drought and burning. Going to sleep and waking with rain is a great blessing. Plus the temperature has fallen from the 80’s to the 60’s. Relief for the earth and the fire fighters who are working tirelessly. Reservoirs need replenishing. Animals need water. I need the sounds and feelings of life. Drumming from above.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Acrylic Painting 09.02.2026
Dear Life, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on 9.14.1968 and had to release her for adoption. I began to search for her in 1988 with no success due to CT Blue laws and Catholic Charities tight restrictions to keep records closed. On 01.14.2020, Tracy and I connected through Ancestry. It was the same day I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma. 50+ years of mother love surged through me and propelled me to live. I received the gift of hope. Today we have a loving relationship. Miracles Happen.
Happy Birthday, Beautiful Tracy!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, I sat in the studio and felt sorrow. Human fear, hate, greed, racism, religious and political divisions causing so much tragedy, year after year, century after century. Unthinkable acts of violence. The rumble falls at our feet and the tears stream onto empty seats at our tables. The blood is on the hands of leaders without accountability. There are moments I feel completely powerless until I breathe into the center of my heart and make art… then share my sorrow with others in hope of a better day.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor with Collage 09.11.2026
Yesterday’s collage and prayer:
Today, 9.08.2026, this lovely, creative, older woman inspires me wearing the coat she made. A weaver and artist working, making beautiful, crafted art-to-wear including herself.
May I have the humility, perseverance, and longevity she embodies in this photograph.
May I live life like a loose garment, fashioned by my Creator whose wisdom led me to this woman, these words, and this moment.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Collage and Prayer 09.08.2026
Dear Life, Low energy for a couple of days caused some emotional disturbance. One doesn’t come through years of cancer treatment unscathed. When my energy lags or a bruise appears, I wonder “Is the cancer back?” I usually dismiss the thought and answer quietly, “No, I am healthy”. The 6-month PetScan and followup with oncologist needs to be scheduled. Ah, the “disturbance” comes with wondering what will the scan show.
Living in the moment is essential for my well-being.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Watercolor 09.02.2026
