New Poems in Jet Fuel Review, Health Updates, and Seattle Japanese Gardens in Bloom
- At May 24, 2018
- By Jeannine Gailey
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Seattle Japanese Gardens in Bloom
I stopped by the Seattle Japanese Gardens after a long, grueling neurology appointment this afternoon, and was rewarded by the gardens finally in full bloom: wisteria, water iris, rhododendron, azalea, water lilies. It was the perfect after-treatment after a stressful afternoon in a doctor’s office.
Thanks to Jet Fuel Review
First thanks to Jet Fuel Review, where I have to two new poems “Post-Life” and “Self-Portrait as Circus Performer” up in their fifteenth anniversary issue. Check them out!
Here’s a quick peek at “Post-Life,” which, for a while, was the title poem of my sixth manuscript:
Health Updates
It’s been quite a couple of days for health updates – good news from my liver specialist includes the news that my liver tumors appear to be “stable” and from my neurologist, that although my vertigo and leg weakness and numbness are the same as six months ago, my speech, thinking, and walking all appear to be “greatly improved.” I’m also starting a new drug for MS-related fatigue that should help my energy levels so I’m looking forward to trying it out. My neurologist also talked about some things in-process promising new drugs. I hold out hope for a real cure for MS, or least something that helps not just prevent flares, but helps repair brain and spine damage.
SFPA’s Rhysling Anthology is Out
I was excited to receive my copy (with amazing mermaid cover art) of this year’s Rhysling Anthology. It includes a poem by me but also many friends (too many to even list!) and luminaries (Neil Gaiman). Even if you’re not a regular Science Fiction Poetry Association member it’s worth it to see a copy – look! Sylvia is telling you to buy it with her eyes (I tried to get a picture of her licking the cover! Yes – she was really licking it!)