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Jessica Leigh Lebos

When Jessica Leigh graduated with a degree in creative writing, she figured she'd be slinging lattes for the rest of her life, so she shaved her head, moved into a VW bus and set off for Alaska. Good thing the van broke down just north of San Francisco, because she just hates cold weather. Her baris...

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My New "Can't Live Without" Accessory

 I’ve been sporting something lately that has strangers stopping me in the Publix parking lot, demanding to know where I procured such a fabulous item.

You might think I’m talking about the incredible seal gray Italian leather purse I bought  for myself on Mother’s Day, which would make complete sense because it is gorgeous. But no, it’s my freakin’ cane that’s got everyone all excited. 

I had hip surgery a couple of weeks ago, and by doctor’s orders I gotta lean on something until it heals (strangely, my husband did not want the job.) While aluminum orthopedic canes aren’t any woman’s first fashion choice, I was surprised to find a bevy of style options, including camoflage and leopard prints. I settled on pink roses ‘cause it was only $19.99 at the local pharmacy.

Plus, I have a matching fedora, which makes me look like a Vera
Bradley-loving pimp who’d like to sell you a black market hearing aid.

Check me out with my homegirls at the Senior Lunch at the JEA (my mother-in-law and I have had a standing Thursday date for two years now; the kosher BBQ chicken is awesome):

It looks like Flora is trying to snatch it from me, doesn’t it?!

Need a close-up?

Don’t worry, I was all “Step away from the cane, old woman. Even with the nerve block, I can still outrun you.”