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
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
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
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
Dear Life, Tracy, my daughter, and I are having fun with friends, hanging at home, riding around in the car, getting lost in minerals and crystals at The Ark, drinking Mexican Hot Chocolate at Kakawa, and being silly at breakfast discussing “hot men” (excuse us for our digression). Today Tracy meets a friend in ABQ and Sunday morning runs a half-marathon. I’m putting a request into the weather Gods to lighten up on the storm fronts. Major wind, rain, hail, snow up north, thunder and lightening. This is what loving each other looks like.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, My daughter asked to see my studio at SFCC so we went there yesterday. Had a great time showing Tracy my art and introducing my community to her including Zozobra, who turned 100 this year. There are many sculptures placed throughout campus. Today we will visit galleries and stores near the plaza. Dinner at Santa Fe Bite with friends. Local flavor and fun.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, My daughter, Tracy, arrives tonight for a 10-day visit. Woke early with excitement. Plans with friends are being made plus a road trip to Jemez Hot Springs. I released Tracy for adoption in 1968. When she turned 18, I began a search for her that went on for thirty years. On 1.14.2020, she contacted me through Ancestry.com, the same day, I had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Large B-Cell Lymphoma. I was given the gift of hope and love beyond measure. A miracle happened that day and continues each day. Don’t quit before the miracle!
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, I am grateful to share my life with beautiful friends: a road trip on Thursday and Saturday, my first lunch/card party in new home serving a Greek Feast. Today I will drive to Galisteo for the Artist Studio Tour and visit friends. I lived in the village 1999-2009 and remain close to artists still living there. As I write this, I am eating toast with Marscarpone cheese and french Strawberry Jam. Heaven. Life is good.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Dear Life, An hour drive east of Santa Fe, the Dwan Light Sanctuary offers a place of serenity and beauty on the campus of United World College, Montezuma, NM. A friend and I drove there yesterday after a delightful lunch in Las Vegas, NM. Sometimes, playing “hookie” mid-week is just what we need! My dear friend and mentor, Virginia Dwan, was the visionary and donor of the sanctuary. I remember it being conceptualized and actualized, a wonderful gift to the community. Play “hookie” on sunny day and be bathed in the prisms of healing light.
Yours Truly, Pamela Rose
Pamela Rose Markoya 