Whether you are looking for a desert oasis or just want to party, this edition of Artful Notes will take you on a journey around the world. Just be sure to keep your eyes open!
Let’s go!
Art I’ve Found
I love Giulio’s bio, “Storyteller of Deserts.”
You may just think of a desert as a barren wasteland, but Giulio Aprin will show you that, as he explains, “The desert is peace and desolation, a place as dead as it is alive. But the desert is also resilience and perfection. The desert is a woman, with curves so soft and smooth, sensual and delicate….The desert, like all forces of nature, is a mirror of what we are.”
His story is fascinating, so explore the desert through the eyes of Giulio, you will find it a thing of beauty.
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My Art
Kauai From the Air
It might seem scary, but if you ever make it to Kauai, Hawaii, I suggest you splurge on a tour from a helicopter. Just be sure to position yourself by the window!
Find My Art…

Music I’ve Found
I love when people make me reconnect to some of the classics. In this case I was told to revisit Tito Puente, who I wasn’t really familiar with.
If you want a party time, go ahead and fire up a Tito Puente playlist on your favorite music source.
My Dorky Song
Ignore the World
Now that The Olympics are over you might find yourself doom-scrolling and thinking the world is a horrible place.
Take a break, quit the scrolling, at least for a little while. You might feel better.
One More Thing
So you’ve just bought a Tesla Cybertruck, but you want to be a little less conspicuous as you drive your tank down the road.
Give it some personality!
And yes, you can buy giant “googly eyes” on Amazon.

Thanks always for your interest!
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See you next week!
Andy