I've had access to a "light as a feather" soprano guitar these last few weeks. It really is very lightly built. It is an octave higher than a classical guitar , has 6 nylon strings and is about 1/3rd of the size of a classical guitar. The soprano guitar produces a very strong sound and works well in an ensemble. 

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I've been sectioned - probably best not to be too frivolous about it. Its nothing to do with mental health - its a bit of landlord v's tenant paperwork called no fault eviction. The UK government are trying to do away with it, although I'm not convinced that  they are doing anything very significant in their changes - time will tell. 

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Every human endeavour is a beauty contest - and my goodness its competitive out there. 

Beauty in terms of the most beautiful brain, the most beautiful body, the most beautiful face and the most beautiful achievement .. and on and on it goes 

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A fashionable phrase for those who have sustained a consistent high standard throughout their life - of integrity, of performance, of achievement. 

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Finding something to believe in is central to us busy little souls. You got a cause - You got something to believe in .

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The London marathon - my nephew entered for it this year, something I would loved to have done - a real achievement. Congratulations. 

The song alludes to the Dustin Hoffman / Laurence Olivier film Marathon Man and the escape of Nazi leaders through Europe and away to South America

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It is all moving so so quickly - almost as though it is totally out of control - surely not. But its clearer than ever - if you ever doubted it - for right or for wrong it is all about money. Humanitarian stuff - however its argued - is secondary.

Ok its Monday morning - have a good week 

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As Spring gets up and and running in the UK the mornings are beautifully " a bit nippy" - there's a frost about at dawn. I see this wonderful jogger out and on a 3 mile + circuit - she must be in her 70's, she used to run marathons and has now cut it back to just an early morning jog!!!. 

Loads of energy lots going on - go with the flow.

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Lou Reed's wonderful Perfect Day - said it very eloquently. This is in hope of that day and many like it.

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The change in landlord / tenant arrangements in the UK takes effect in May 2026. In the meantime the rental market is seeing increases in rent, no fault evictions ( section 21 notices) and all kinds of shenanigans by these delightful property owners. 

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