quick trip to raleigh

ok, not sure i can explain why i think this is so funny, but . . . . . . . from a distance, i thought it was an inmate transport bus:



went over to the conference -- more on that later -- and took the opportunity to see the lovely and talented christine kane in a house concert. if you get a chance to experience a house concert (a real concert, open to the public, held in someone's home, so it's also more social before/after), check it out -- it's a great way to see performers in an intimate setting. today's salons. this is not a great shot, but will give you the idea:



i seem to be developing a bad habit of shooting pics while driving, too: