ah, the shallowness of an under-fed ego.

a magazine which published me last year has written requesting something for this year in respectful terms. I had just drawn up my list of what goes to what journal for the main submission season midyear, but now I think I'll go back and make sure they're getting the best stuff (imho) I can offer.

which might be completely my worst stuff. I still don't know. but it's nice to have a little pat on the head when you're feeling a bit hangdog.