Meladramas

"Queen of the Night"
1985
Romain de Tirtoff
Erté

"Meladramas"
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© 2026 Pamela MacCarthy

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Meladramas

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...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2026

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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...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2026

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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

Friday, June 20, 2025

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Sunset, While Cycling...

Colors of the beach
Necessary accoutrements
for Summer glow-up!

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Happy Summer Solstice, all!

I've been slowly getting myself
into "Florida-Summer" mode,
and enjoying the process.

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2025

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Summer Portrait:
Pamela in Boater, with "The Canna"

Silver Hollow
(J. DeJohnette)

Gonzalo Rubalcaba, pf
Ron Carter, b
Jack DeJohnette, ds

From the Album

Skyline

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Haiku, Jack DeJohnette, June Photos, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Ron Carter, Summer Solstice 2025, YouTube

1:30 PM

Friday, June 13, 2025

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P-Mac in my
Parkhurst Sage Beret

I've been declared well!
'Been tough, I miss my long hair
But I'm so grateful!

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My sister Debra came home on May 4th,
carrying the tiniest black kitten,
in a cardboard box.

2 grey-green eyes peered up at me,
(I have not had a feline pet since I was a child)
and this little kitten and I became instant pals...

Her name is Onyx, but I call her purr-ball...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2025

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P-Mac and Onyx
Photo by Debra

Room On The Porch
(T. Mahal, K. Mo)

Taj Mahal, vo, g
Keb' Mo', vo, g
feat. Ruby Amanfu, vo
and Jenee Fleenor, violin

From the New Album

Room on the Porch

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida, Haiku, June Photos, Keb'Mo', Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Spring 2025, Taj Mahal, The Kitten, YouTube

12:00 PM

Saturday, June 22, 2024

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"Capricorn Moon"

How peculiar
To feel so out of place yet
In nature, at home...

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The full moon was glorious last night,
the first night of Summer.

One of those miraculous sightings
that makes you feel lucky
to have witnessed it...

Happy Summer, all!

Follow the link to hear my playlist on YouTube:

6-2024 Music Playlist:

Ready Steady Go - Paul Oakenfold
Dreamweavers - Trentemøller
Woman - Lane 8
11:59 - Blondie
New Sensations - Lou Reed
Images Unseen - Ralph Towner
What Your Soul Sings - Massive Attack, ft. Sinéad O'Connor
Bored By Dreams - Marianne Faithfull
Meant To Be - Wilco
Dear Old Stockholm - Paul Chambers Quartet
Le Temps de L'amour - Françoise Hardy
Don't Start Me To Talking - Etta James
Pale Blue Eyes - Velvet Underground feat. Lou Reed

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Capricorn Moon, Haiku, June Photos, Music playlist, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2024

1:40 PM

Monday, June 17, 2024

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" Wind in Tarp "

Father's Day Sunday-
Watching the wind and colors
and remembering...

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Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2024

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" Wind in Tarp 3 "

Rest in Peace, Isabelle Marchand...

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"Ohhh, the Colors..."

"Woman"

Lane 8

From the Album

Lane 8 Club Collection Volume Two: Uplifting Instrumentals

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida, Haiku, June Photos, Lane 8, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, The Shack, YouTube

12:30 PM

Thursday, June 06, 2024

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"Blue Sky, White Oleander"

Somedays I just drift
Flowers quietly whisper:
Wud-evah, dahlink...

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Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2024

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"Alright, In White"

"New Sensations"

Lou Reed

From the Album

New Sensations

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Florida, Haiku, June Photos, Lou Reed, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, YouTube

12:25 PM

Saturday, June 17, 2023

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"Zinnia of Magenta"

A St. Pauli Girl
and some jams to ward off the
Saturday night blues...

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6-2023 Music Playlist:

Summer is Coming (Galaxevåg Mix) - The Megaphonic Thrift
Stellar - Experimental Aircraft
Mylios - Hoera
Spinning Away - Brian Eno, John Cale
Desafinado - Stan Getz, João Gilberto
If You Want - Depeche Mode
Samba De Uma Nota So - Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd
Mar Azul - Cesária Évora
I Feel Love - Giorgio Moroder, Donna Summer
Travolti - Piero Piccioni
I Talk To Trees - Chet Baker

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, June Photos, Music playlist, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, St. Pauli Girl beer, Zinnia

9:40 PM

Friday, June 24, 2022

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"Cool Water”

I made a return trip to Kyodo no Mori park,
and my friend Yuko joined me.
There was a strong wind, and the heat reached 92F/33c,
today, it's 97F/36c...

With this early end to rainy season,
and the heat, these flowers won't last long...
The waterfall and the wading stream were very pleasant...

On the way to the park, I passed these cool flowers:

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2022

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"Shadow And Light”

Yuko and I sat together here, just taking this in.
It was hot, but with the wind in the trees, and the sound of the falling water
that fact seemed less oppressive...

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2022

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, Harold Budd, Hydrangea Festival, June Photos, Kyodo no Mori Park, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Summer 2022, YouTube, Yuko

11:25 PM

Monday, June 20, 2022

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"Deep Blue”

I made it to Kyodo no Mori Park to paint,
but I also took many photos.
With all the gorgeous colors everywhere, how could I resist?

Happy Summer Solstice Day!

Pamela MacCarthy Photos 2022

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"Hydrangea Lane”

Musical inspiration:

"Pièces Froides: Airs À Faire Fuir;
Danses De Travers"
(Erik Satie)

Reinbert De Leeuw, pf

From The LP

Erik Satie, Reinbert de Leeuw – Frühe Klavierstücke

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Erik Satie, Haiku, Hydrangea Festival, June Photos, Kyodo no Mori Park, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, Reinbert De Leeuw, Summer 2022, Summer Solstice 2022, YouTube

11:46 PM

Monday, June 13, 2022

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"Time Through Glass”

Pack'd up my art gear
on this spectacular day
with intent to paint...

Ventured to the park
to see the hydrangeas
Alas, it was shut...

I rode the bus back
listening to jams
and then I saw this...

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"Don't Blame Me"

The Exploited

From The Album

Beat The Bastards

Till Next Time...

Labels: Artist Pamela MacCarthy, Haiku, Hydrangea Festival, June Photos, Kyodo no Mori Park, Pamela MacCarthy's Meladramas, The Exploited, YouTube

8:30 AM