Meladramas

"Queen of the Night"
1985
Romain de Tirtoff
Erté

"Meladramas"
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© 2026 Pamela MacCarthy

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Meladramas

Sunday, July 05, 2026

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Fireworks at Marina:
Silver and Gold Finale

Exhilarating
Watching the local fireworks
While sipping a coke...

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My friend Vicki and I went to the Marina
to watch the fireworks.
I went to the exact spot I was at 2 years ago
at my first Florida viewing,
with my sister and bro-in-law...

Last year's event was rained out.

Earlier, my son Michio was here
to join us and visiting family,
in 4th of July festivities.

It was a great to see him again.

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2026

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My son Michio, and me

All Day Music
(Papa Dee Allen, H. Brown, B.B. Dickerson, L. Jordan,
C. Miller, L. Oskar, H. E. Scott, J. Goldstein)

War:

Howard Scott, g, perc, vo
B.B. Dickerson, b, perc, vo
Lonnie Jordan, org, pf, perc, vo
Harold Brown, ds, perc, vo
Papa Dee Allen, conga, bongos, perc, vo
Charles Miller, fl, as, ts, bs, perc, vo
Lee Oskar, harmonica, perc, vo

From the Album

All Day Music

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Fireworks, Florida, Haiku, Happy 4th July, July Photos, my son Michio, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2026, War, YouTube

3:00 PM

Saturday, July 04, 2026

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Independence Day:
America's two hundred
And fiftieth year!

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Happy 4th July!

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2026

America the Beautiful
(S. A. Ward, K. L. Bates)

Ray Charles

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, Happy 250th Birthday America!, July Photos, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Ray Charles, Summer 2026, YouTube

9:45 AM

Monday, June 29, 2026

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Still Life:
Impatiens 'Sonic White', Yokohama Vase, and Ferns

Tonight's the full moon
Under my sign: Capricorn
So far, it's clear skies!

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Taken today...

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Miz 'Mela Mac

Cordiform
(N. Tuskewicz)

Moth Equals

From the Album

One Tusk

Till Next Time...

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2:48 PM

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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Garden Blooms:
Blanket Flower (Gaillaria)
New Guinea Impatiens 'Sonic White'

It's the end of June
And beginning of Summer
Anticipation...

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I'm feeling better.
I'm cooking, watering plants
hanging out with kitty, swimming, shopping-
basic things...

Right now, I'm feeling grateful;
for afternoon thunderstorms,
watching the light change at dusk,
bicycling, and laughing with friends.
Mundane, everyday things,
that add up to peace.

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2026

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Dramatic Sky at Dusk

Spinning Wheel
(D. Clayton-Thomas)

Blood, Sweat and Tears,
feat. David Clayton-Thomas

From the Album

Blood, Sweat & Tears

David Clayton-Thomas
9/13/1941 ~ 6/24/2026
R.I.P.

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Blood Sweat and Tears, Haiku, June Photos, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Recuperating, Summer 2026, YouTube

3:13 PM

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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The Fountain: A View from 5th Floor

I took some time out
To rest and recuperate
In a hospital...

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I spent a few days getting
the care I needed.
I'm on the mend now,
it'll be a little while,
before I'm 100%...

I can't say thanks enough
to all who helped me; Marisol, Wayne, Vicki,
and all my caregivers at hospital.
And especially to my dear friend Janine
whose advice to get to the ER
I took seriously.

In hospital, I watched the final Knicks vs. Spurs
game.
My nurse, Antony, was with me.
We watched the final winning moments together.
It was cool...

I got home on the 14th.
Now, I rest and take care of myself...

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P-Mac,
From My Room Window

Kitty was glad to see me home:

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2026

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Empress Onyx: Chillin' like a Villain

I visit this YouTube channel sometimes.
Check it out.

From:
Mellow Mind Collective

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Empress Onyx, Florida, Gratitude, Haiku, Hospital Visit, June Photos, Mellow Mind Collective, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, YouTube

10:06 PM

Sunday, May 31, 2026

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Peach Canna Lily

The flowers of May
It's a show you shouldn't miss
June's a whole new play...

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I was out just looking at the garden
and these flowers caught my attention...
Such a lovely warm shade.

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Peach Canna Lilies

Last night I walked around the general vicinity,
looking for the best option
for a full 'Blue Moon' shot...

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Florida Blue Moon

The Lamp Is Low
(M. Ravel)

Laurindo Almeida, g, arr.

From the Album

Classical Current

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Blue Moon, Florida, Haiku, Laurindo Almeida, May Photos, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, YouTube

1:20 PM

Monday, May 25, 2026

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Half Moon, 2 Palms

Memorial day
Gratitude to the soldiers!
Sunbathing in peace...

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A new portrait of Miss Kitty.

Presenting:

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Clair de Lune
(C. Debussy)

Isao Tomita, keys, synthesizers

From the Album

Snowflakes Are Dancing

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Empress Onyx, Florida, Haiku, Isao Tomita, May Photos, Memorial Day 2026, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, YouTube

1:00 PM

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Vero Beach Air Show

Spectacular day!
Perfect weather, friends, the beach
And an air show, yay!

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It was a great, fun day.
Debra & Jim, Marisol, Vicki
& myself made it out to Vero Beach
to get some rays, sand and surf,
and check out "Blue Angel's" action...

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Vero Beach Air Show
& Old Glory

It was a windy day.
Weak umbrellas were a no-go.

Situated in front of us on the beach
was a gorgeous tarp, in the shape of an arch,
that provided both shade and beauteous flying colors!

I want one!

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Sun Tarp, X 2

Estate
(B. Martino)

João Gilberto, vo, g
Ralph Grierson, el pf
Bud Shank, fl
Milcho Leviev, b
Grady Tate, ds
Claus Ogerman, strings arr., cond

From the Album

Amoroso

Till Next Time...

Labels: Air Show, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida, Haiku, João Gilberto, May Photos, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, Vero Beach, YouTube

4:05 PM

Thursday, May 14, 2026

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Rainbow After the Storm

Observing patterns-
Crunching on a pretzel rod-
Deep contemplation...

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I've been doing my best girl stuff:
Shopping, swimming, hanging out with girlfriends,
reading, writing, sipping wine, listening to music,
biking and cooking.

And taking photos...

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Stormy Sunset

Dream Traveler
(R. Hargrove)

Roy Hargrove, t, fh
and Crisol:
Chucho Valdés, pf
Russell Malone, g
David Sánchez, ss, ts
Frank Lacy, tb
John Benitez, b
Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, ds
Miguel "Angá" Díaz, congas
José Luis "Changuito" Quintana, timbales

From the Album

Habana

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida, Haiku, May Photos, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Roy Hargrove, Spring 2026, YouTube

1:15 PM

Thursday, May 07, 2026

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Vicki's Lake: Sunset...

The month of May is
Rejuvenational love
and inspiration...

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I got a summer haircut.
My hair is comparable to a bonsai tree:
cut in the shape to grow...

I am keeping healthy and hatching plans.
Nothing to discuss yet, suffice it to say
I want to work again.

We shall see.

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Omoshiroi
("Interesting" in Nihongo)
C'est Moi, Pamela MacCarthy

From a newly released LP, previously recorded
of the late Roy Hargrove,
at Bern, Switzerland Jazz Festival, 2000...

Circus
(L. Alter, B. Russell)

Larry Willis, pf
Sherman Irby, as
Roy Hargrove, t, fh
Gerald Cannon, b
Willie Jones III, ds

From the Album

Bern

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida Sunsets, Haiku, May Photos, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Roy Hargrove, Spring 2026, YouTube

12:25 PM

Friday, April 24, 2026

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Wild May Roses
(Tokyo, 2021)

Gratitude abounds
One year ago was so stark
From the "me" today...

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Today marks a year since I finished
my cancer treatments.
I am completely clear-
I feel grateful to all
who helped make it happen.
I miss my mother, Shirley.
She is one person I would've
liked to share this with...

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Miz 'Mela Mac

And now, a song for me...

My Wild Irish Rose

(traditional)

Keith Jarrett, pf

From the Album

The Melody at Night, with You

Till Next Time...

Labels: April Photos, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, Keith Jarrett, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, YouTube

12:47 PM

Sunday, April 19, 2026

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Glass Sunset

Spectacular light-
Its softness is enough to
Break a silly heart...

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'Been to the pool,
trying to get a little sun
and put in some laps.
Bike riding and swimming are
my favorite calorie burners, presently.

Phenomenal light, paired with my new
favorite PsyTrance internet radio station,
give me plenty of inspiration!

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2026

Labels: April Photos, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida Sunsets, Haiku, João Gilberto, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, YouTube

1:00 PM

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Palms

At dusk I like to
Watch palm fronds move in the light...
A calming effect...

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I had a doctor visit.
Everything that was clear 6 months ago,
remains so.
My system is bouncing back from all treatments.

I feel good (I knew that I would... )

I've took this photo of the hibiscus flowers there,
a new color:

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Aren-Choo-Glad Hibiscus

I'm trying to get used to having curly hair,
I'm letting it grow out, rather than keep it short.
The silver I'm also leaving it,
for the time being.

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P-Mac

I heard this on my bike ride last night,
while on shuffle.
I absolutely never tire of Ocean Rain...

Nocturnal Me

(I. McCulloch, W. Sergeant, L. Pattinson, P. de Freitas)

Echo and the Bunnymen

From the Album

Ocean Rain

Till Next Time...

Labels: April Photos, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Echo & The Bunnymen, Florida Flowers, Haiku, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, YouTube

4:00 PM

Monday, April 13, 2026

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Hydrangea Blues

Mental traveler:
Setting out for Neverland-
Here's my boarding pass...

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Doing the Unstuck

(B. Williams, P. Bamonte, P. Thompson, R. Smith, S. Gallup)

The Cure

From the Album

Wish

Till Next Time...

Labels: April Photos, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, Mental Traveler, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, The Cure, YouTube

3:00 PM

Friday, April 10, 2026

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Lily of the Nile

I'm feeling surly
But to see this gorgeous blue
Soothes my edge-y soul...

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Try A Little Tenderness

(J. Campbell, R. Connelly, H. M. Woods)

Hank Jones, pf
Barry Galbraith, g
Milt Hinton, b
Osie Johnson, ds

From the Album

The Talented Touch

Till Next Time...

Labels: April Photos, Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, Hank Jones, Lily Of The Nile, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2026, YouTube

2:45 PM