I've been sitting on some of this for a good couple of weeks now, or even months in some cases. I like to write when the flame is kindled and the fire is hot, and then unfinished work will sit because I'm just not satisfied with it yet, or my kindling got wet, which in the real world means I've had a Long Covid flareup, or I've gotten really busy with other pursuits, or I'm just plain working my ass off and tuckered out.
Nevertheless, there is that annoyed teacher or editor part of my self, that is glaring over at the student or creative part of my self and saying, "Jeez it has been weeks, where the hell is the work?" And then the student/creative wants to make more excuses like, "Well I'm tired/feeling bad/feeling uninspired etc." which can all be valid. But eventually the pressure mounts and I do feel the need to get something out at least. Thus a couple of pieces I can offer up that are not completely satisfying, but meaty enough to move things along.
Also I've got a space of time coming up for some rest and catchup, so there is more to come soon, hopefully.
