Falling into Autumn – The Colors of RA.

"The cool blue heart of RA is changing into a deep fiery red, ready to modify its course from summer to fall. In the misty mornings of September, my RA has become a loud whisper for Arthritis Awareness Month, reminding me that no matter how well I may be doing, its presence is always there..."...

The Art of Sending RA on Vacation

"I dream of moving to a warmer climate, not just for RA, but because I love the sun and heat, and find the beauty of a desert terrain intoxicating. Living in a lush rainforest climate has its own splendid beauty, but there’s no doubt the changeable weather and weeks of rain takes a toll on...

A Perfect Day in the Storm

For two years we have each lived in the circle of our own inner sanctums, leaving the big wide world on the outside. Now the world is trying to creep back in again, swirling with uncertainty and overwhelming us with how fast it’s moving, but instead of trying to keep up with it, or worrying...

Go With The Flow: Yoga and RA

"I had always moved and keeping my body flexible and strong, especially as a dancer, was always a top priority. RA didn’t change that priority, but it did bring some challenges on how to maintain my physical health without hurting my joints – not only that, but I wanted to find exercise that would do...

Milestones

I’ve experienced success and disappointment, but I lived life my way, and I’ve done almost everything I wanted to do. It wasn’t easy, sacrifices were made, but I have lived, learned, lost my way, and found it again. Without those difficult memories, I wouldn’t be where I am today. RA didn’t hold me back from...

The Twilight of the In-Between

The lights twinkle in the darkness casting shades of red, blue, purple and green across the frosty rooftops. There’s a reverent stillness in the rich darkness that stretches out a little longer each night. The warm glow of the full moon will lead us closer to the winter solstice, where the daylight will become a...

A Spiritual Harvest: Honour Life with RA

"October is the harvest season, a time to sow the seeds of gratitude and resilience, to acknowledge our challenges and then move them into the darkness. It’s a month of reflection as the wheel of the year turns bringing us misty mornings and dusks with blushing sunsets. The earth is abundant with life and it’s...

Come Visit Me in My New Home

The Old Lady in My Bones has moved! It has been a wild ride "flying with WordPress.com " for all these years, but now it's time for all my little birds to leave the nest and settle into their new home. Come visit at: jgchayko.com You'll find my blogs, latest publishing news and works in...

One Year Later…

One year ago, my husband and I said to hell with Covid and decided to get married - so we did. One year later, we are celebrating our anniversary in a brave new world. The pandemic altered a lot of plans - travel, birthday parties, graduations, and weddings. We were forced to learn a new...

Heatwave

It’s 2:00 am in the morning, and the fan has been on most of the night. The temperature reads 26 Celsius (78.8 Fahrenheit) in our apartment. The balcony door is open in the hope that a smidge of cool air might waft up from the ocean and offer some relief. A few hours from now...