Image Seminar at Miss Georgia Forum!

What a wonderful day to spend in Columbus, Georgia visiting with all the contestants for the 2009 Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen Pageants! As the founder of pageant makeup line Mere Cosmetics, I am honored to have shared a presentation for both groups of young ladies at the 2009 Miss Georgia Forum Weekend focusing on image creation. Today's modern image for Miss America contestants have changed and Miss America is better than ever! Today's "it girl" is on top of the latest styles for pageant makeup, hair and wardrobe. Ladies, it was wonderful meeting all of you! Keep in touch and good luck in June!

Arthritis Today Magazine Cover Shoot

Here's a sneak peek on the cover photo shoot that will be the May/June issue of Arthritis Today Magazine! I am humbled, honored and so excited to be on the cover! The AT team was absolutely amazing: Susan, Kevin, Stephen and Jabe, you all made this the most wonderful experience of a lifetime, you are ALL the best! Arthritis Today is a national consumer health magazine published by the Arthritis Foundation to help people with arthritis take control of their lives and their health.

Arthritis Today’s mission is to give readers the information, resources and inspiration they need to live better with arthritis. Research has shown clearly that people with chronic illness can measurably improve their health through self-education and self-help. Arthritis Today gives readers the tools to do just that. Check it out on news stands in May!

Arthritis Bill Moving in Congress!

NEWS FLASH! Arthritis Bill Moving in Congress
Good news! The Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure Act of 2009 (HR 1210), just introduced this week, will be considered by the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday, March 4 at 10AM. This "committee mark-up" is a critical step towards moving the legislation to the House floor for passage. Thanks to your hard work building support for this legislation and letting Congress know more needs to be done for adults and children with arthritis. We need to continue to show support for this legislation - your communication to Congress makes a difference - keep up the good work!