Is 50 really the new 30? Cause, I really wanna know. That’s me. Today! 50. I hate to ask the obvious where did all the time go, but I really do wonder – where did all the time go?! Thankfully, I’m in a pretty good place in my life. Happily married with three busy teenagers, a very sweet but aging chocolate lab, a house I love (minus the constant repairs and renovations), wonderful family and friends and I’m employed. Still, something is missing and that is a creative outlet for all of the thoughts in my head! I want to write about women, fifty-year-old women and the issues that face us. Raising teenagers, sending them off to college (insert tissue here), managing work and trying to get dinner-on-the-table-at-a-responsible-hour, maintaining a home and yard, keeping that connection with our partners and so much more. Oh yeah, and finding some me time too! I know, what’s that?!

All this turning 50 business has got me thinking about what life was like in 1963, when I was born. Holly Golightly had already debuted in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Who didn’t instantly fall in love with her? She was fun-loving and witty and oh so charming. She’d be such a fun girlfriend! Plus, think of all of the fashion advice you could get! Women have been duplicating her style for decades and she would be your personal stylist – for free! Sharing my namesake with such an iconic film character made her an easy inspiration for naming my blog. Couldn’t we all use some of Holly’s madcap spirit in our lives? Or at the very least, attend some of her parties! The Gowritely name followed naturally as I want to write again. Years ago I was a lifestyles writer for a community newspaper and absolutely loved it! A move across states made the job change a necessity but I thoroughly enjoyed meeting new folks and learning something with each new story.

Women and society have changed a lot in fifty years but I think we still want basically the same thing – how to live the most fulfilling life. Girlfriends definitely help and that’s where you come in. I hope all you fifty something women out there will join me on this journey! I want to hear from you and tell your stories ultimately – not mine. Many thanks for reading and I hope to hear from all of you soon!