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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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Like A Fine Wine

So, yeah, it’s my birthday.

I’m 37, one of those boring, prime number birthdays that doesn’t represent a milestone, just another well-heeled (more on my heels in a minute) step towards cronedom. I got’s no problem with that – another year, another swath of gray, a little more wisdom.

I posted it in the calendar anyway, not just because I am raving narcissist but because I just had to show y’all my latest bargain score: I found this hot-pink leopard print Betsey Johnson sweater dress for $45 in a tiny gift shop in Beaufort, SC while scouting for products for the November issue (good gawd, I lurve mah job.)

Sister editrix and Libran Margaret had the wonderful idea of publishing a birthday wishlist (hope you got it ALL, honey!) But honestly, I’ve already got most everything I’ve ever wanted:

Said Betsey Johnson dress, a new set of hubcaps for the Beige Absurdivan, dinner tonight at Olympia Greek Restaurant on River Street with my entire family, a 10th anniversary getaway to Puerto Rico this weekend with my guy and – because it really is all about the shoes – these amazing Naot boots that I hunted down for half price on eBay (you can read more about THAT adventure on my other blog):

I’m halfway between my mid-30’s and the big 4-OH, and damn if it don’t feel goood.