ABOUT THE BLOG
Little Old Lady with Cats views life’s challenges through the eyes of a former teacher turned blogger who bares her soul about issues that connect readers of any age, including relationships, body image, self-acceptance, grief and loss, and cats.
Written with the kind of honesty that springs from the author’s Midwestern roots, Little Old Lady with Cats chronicles her adventures navigating life, with the help of friends, family, and housemates and the inspiration of travel, art, and other creative pursuits. Art and writing have always been an important part of the her life. When her twin sister died in 2021, making her the last surviving member of her family, they became a lifeline and were a way for her to find healing and peace.
Written with the kind of honesty that springs from the author’s Midwestern roots, Little Old Lady with Cats chronicles her adventures navigating life, with the help of friends, family, and housemates and the inspiration of travel, art, and other creative pursuits. Art and writing have always been an important part of the her life. When her twin sister died in 2021, making her the last surviving member of her family, they became a lifeline and were a way for her to find healing and peace.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Leslie Mason - A Little Old Lady with Cats
I didn’t plan on becoming a little old lady with cats or a writer; it just happened. In 1970 I set out from Minnesota, as a newlywed, hoping to find a job teaching in California. I found a job and career, teaching art and home economics to junior high students, but being a wife didn't work out. After teaching for 34 years I settled into retirement with two cats and a lot of wide open possibilities.
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with this newfound freedom. I knew it wasn’t sitting in my recliner watching murder mysteries on TV, although I am inclined to do that too. A friend, who was a former housemate, suggested I try writing a blog, and Little Old Lady with Cats was born. She had read something I had written about trying to find a new pair of shoes for my nephew’s upcoming wedding, and that was the beginning of my writing journey.
My life and my blog have changed since I began writing about the perils of buying shoes online. I have had new housemates, new adventures, and new cats. Loss and grief, as well as joy and wonder, have given me a perspective I didn’t expect to find at this stage of life. Sharing life experiences through my blog has been good for my soul and, I hope, entertaining and thought-provoking for the people who read it.
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with this newfound freedom. I knew it wasn’t sitting in my recliner watching murder mysteries on TV, although I am inclined to do that too. A friend, who was a former housemate, suggested I try writing a blog, and Little Old Lady with Cats was born. She had read something I had written about trying to find a new pair of shoes for my nephew’s upcoming wedding, and that was the beginning of my writing journey.
My life and my blog have changed since I began writing about the perils of buying shoes online. I have had new housemates, new adventures, and new cats. Loss and grief, as well as joy and wonder, have given me a perspective I didn’t expect to find at this stage of life. Sharing life experiences through my blog has been good for my soul and, I hope, entertaining and thought-provoking for the people who read it.