Dear Life, Nothing says SUMMER greater than a sunny day at the beach, especially when it’s the beach you grew up on. My DNA sends a smile through my whole being when I set foot on Fairfield Beach, CT. There’s a tingling sensation when returning “home”. My Soul loves living in Santa Fe, NM in the foothills of the mountains, but come summer, my body wants to be kissed by the sun and playing in the salt water waves. Happy Solstice!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Connecting with people and being creative is what I value in my life. Feeling the love, smiling into eyes, meeting someone new and adding them to the “treasures”. I had fun drawing with Violet at the kitchen table. Had lunch with Michelle and Arlene at Terrain Cafe in Westport, CT where I once lived. Each day as I walk up the stairwell to the guest bedroom, I see Arlene’s incredible family portrait gallery, a series she is working on. My mind, body and spirit are happy.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, My niece, Kelsey, and her kids, Max and Violet, visited yesterday. I became Violet’s first collector with the purchase of her canvas painting. Another artist blooms in our family! Later I met my daughter, Tracy, at Marble Beach, and had the best Ginger Ice Cream cone served by Lily and Helen. Then took a walk and talk of 8000 steps on the boardwalk. Sun has finally made an appearance in CT. Heat wave of love!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, Arlene’s home burst with “treasures” yesterday. My daughter, Tracy, visited. Arlene’s painting is from a photo taken the day Tracy and I met in 2021, a reunion after 50 years of separation. I was receiving chemotherapy and about to have Stem Cell Transplant for Lymphoma. The “little treasures” are the children of my niece, Kira, and her husband Rich. Meet Noah, DJ, Carolina, and Manny. Our family’s “adoption” stories are too many to be told here but are full of love and blessings. Happy to be “home”.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, On Monday, a visit to New Hope, PN was filled with creative people. Lillo, an extraordinary glass artist and I shared our “thriving” stories. Wonderful shopkeepers in beautiful stores are serving the community with hope. Everyone, when in the East, please stop in New Hope, PN and feel the love! I am now in CT staying with my sister, Arlene, and her husband. The “family treasures” include their daughter’s families with 6 grandchildren all under the age of 9. Ready to play!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, My road trip is now officially name “The Treasure Trip”. I am happily meeting people as I travel through cities and towns. Some are friends and family but many are new “treasures”. I tell them I am on a summer road trip. They beam when I ask “Can I take a photo? You are a treasure”. Making memorable moments for myself and others sharing the love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, I am in Annapolis, Maryland visiting a friend for the weekend. After eating Green Curry deliciousness at Morgan’s kitchen table, we toured the historic downtown and harbor. Woke reflecting upon Amelia Island. Pictured here are the owners, Nino and Todd Alexander, Atlantic Contemporary Gallery in downtown Amelia. Loved being in their space while talking about art, music and life. My road trip is an abundant treasure chest of people and places. I am grateful for it all. Today I also honor and bless all the good people who serve as “fathers”.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
The Gang at Atlantic Contemporary Gallery, Amelia Island, FL
Dear Life, Today I head north to Fayetteville then tomorrow Annapolis where I will visit a friend. Sadly must leave Amelia Island where my body rested and rejuvenated. The beaches are beautiful and “salt water cures everything”. I feel it and I will be back. White Angel, my great car, is my “summer clothes closet”. Get it packed. I’ll take one more walk by the ocean and say, Thank You. My other White Angel, Mom’s prayer card, guides me with protection and love.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, From the ocean shoreline to the dinner table with friends, I thoroughly enjoyed my first “Strawberry” Moon on Amelia Island. So much fun with Chris and Elaine, family and friends. Grateful for another day to put my feet into the ocean and have new experiences of life and love!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Pamela Rose Markoya 