Complimentary Maternity Session!!

May 18th will be a day dedicated to maternity sessions only!! I'll be offering complimentary maternity sessions to those who registered at the Central Baptist Maternity Fair. Sessions will take place in the studio using both black and white and color to create your baby's first heirloom!

Limited availability so call 859.967.6685 or email jill@dreamcapture.com today to reserve your time!

I Feel Sad ~ James Kavanaugh

Here is one of the writings of James Kavanaugh.

This was published back in 1982

so some of the references

may seem dated, however,

the issues remain the same in a

roundabout way if you

substitute one country for another, etc.

Please keep in mind

that these words do not come from myself.

So, while I appreciate this message as a whole,

there may be parts that I don't necessarily agree with.

Sad that needs to preface this but I think it does.

I Feel Sad

I feel sad about my country lately

When damn near everyone I know

thinks it's okay to take money away

from the disabled and the old

as long as we increase military spending

and are certain beyond all paranoia

that we can take Russia out

faster and more completely

than Russia can take us out.

My buddy Danny tells me

that we're getting rid of the freeloaders

and I know damn well

he doesn't mean the rich people

who invest in feed lots

they don't see or want,

or get oil and mineral

and agricultural allowances

they don't need or deserve.

I confess I've occasionally wondered

about some of the people I see

with food stamps

and I suppose I've griped

my share about welfare.

But, I do notice

that the most expensive restaurants

are still crowded,

the Mercedes are as common

as VW's once were,

Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive

seem as active as ever,

while the aged and the poor

seem shabbier and more defeated

than I've ever seen them in my lifetime,

too intimidated and nervous

even to whisper of revolution.

I feel sad about my country lately

because it lost it's morals

somewhere between

Korea and Watergate,

and lost it's heart

somewhere between this recession

and the last.

Now the strangers

buy our banks and

the immigrants our fast foods

and we take any dollar

or ruble we can get

to satisfy an appetite

as insatiable as the fear

that creates it

content to build cheap barracks

and call them homes,

content to widen the massive gulf

between rich and poor,

content above all

to defend a country

with the expensive

nuclear trinkets of a paranoia

bred of greed and fear

and most unmanly men.

I never knew a brave nation

could be so reprehensible,

that a dollar could mean so much

or a life so little,

and I'm very sad.

-James Kavanaugh

from the book Maybe if I Loved You More

**BUYER BEWARE**

BUYER BEWARE WHEN BUYING PERSONALIZED PRODUCTS FOR YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILDREN OR, IN MY CASE, A BUSINESS! I had submitted my logo and font information (which I have purchased the rights to) in order to get a quote and sample proof for an item on Ebay. This was an item that I would give to my clients at the maternity fair or in addition to the burp cloths that I currently give to my maternity/newborn clients. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330226790047&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014 Apparently another admirer, this girl has decided to use the information that I sent to her in order to promote her own online business. I just don't get it, my friends...is there no moral compass anymore? Why would someone solicit business and then use what you send them for their own business purposes? Is it just me? Am I just being a little too OCD over this? I just would never do this and maybe that's why it seems unacceptable to me. I'll change my logo and font as some may have noticed already and re-register all over again. It's just so un-fun! And, of course, I haven't heard back from the girl either.

The Linda ~ $139

This is a delicate looking piece but it's made of quality, solid sterling silver. More of an oval shape and just a bit smaller than The Mallory, this is a wonderful addition to any jewelry box.

The Neilsen Heirloom Bracelet ~ $369

This is an absolute favorite! You cannot go wrong giving this as a gift for any occasion and, especially, for Mother's Day! Made of solid sterling silver this heirloom bracelet includes 8 charm links to display your beautiful family. Some bracelets like this are bulky or gawdy but this is elegant and feminine, making it wearable for even a petite lady. There is no question that this will become an heirloom and cherished for lifetimes we don't even know about yet.

The Mallory Necklace ~ $159

Okay, this is simply beautiful! I love this piece! It's modern and traditional all rolled in to one.

Cell Phone/Camera Charm ~ $25

Tell me these aren't adorable!!

A little charm that you can attach to your cell phone or camera. Made of solid sterling silver. Your choice of frame style.

Mother's Day!!

Mother's Day is just around the corner and if you haven't gotten her a special gift now is the time!! Ladies, if you haven't hinted as to what you want then this is for you!! Custom portrait jewelry can be ordered through Monday and it will be delivered in time for Mother's Day. This is the absolute deadline so please don't wait to do your taxes and then call. Priorities Please!!! If you know the image that you want placed into your jewelry then you can just send me an email or call me with a credit card. I'll post the jewelry on the blog throughout the day so you can see the various items. So, check back and find the one just right for you!! P.S. If you see your child as the image for the sample, I'll give you 10% off!

Lexington Cemetery

Oh, I so needed an outdoor session today and this was the best place to be this week. The Lexington Cemetery is so beautiful this time of year and I love being out there. Unfortunately, there are usually so many other people there or the sun is so bright and since it closes early it's kind of limiting. So, today with the impending rain and freshly blooming flowers it was wonderful!!

If you haven't been to the cemetery for a portrait session during this season, I highly recommend it. The trees are already losing the blooming flowers and it will turn into bright green leaves so this color only lasts for about a week. Other colors will come and some will remain so it's not like you miss out altogether.

If you're interested in scheduling a session, contact me at jill@dreamcapture.com and let me know your daytime availability. The cemetery closes at 5pm but it's worth the effort!