Practically speaking blog by Jill Donovan

The Milk-Induced Stress of Frosted Mini-Wheats

You know how sometimes you wake up and just know?That was yesterday for me. I didn’t want eggs.I didn’t want pancakes.I wanted to eat tiny little hay bales covered in frosting.Otherwise known as...

Pocket Squares and Platform Wedges

My husband, Terry, is the classiest dresser I know.He doesn’t just wear clothes.He honors them. The man doesn’t own sweatpants.I’ve only seen him in a sweatshirt once in 35 years.In college. On S...

Don’t Toss the Nutty Buddy Bars

While visiting my oldest daughter in Nashville this weekend, we saw a man holding a cardboard sign that simply said, Anything Helps.We watched as the car in front of us rolled down their window.To ...

Drop The Dumbbells

It happens every time.It’s 3:00 in the morning.And for no good reason, you’re wide awake.You’re exhausted. Ready to fall back asleep.But your brain’s like, Hey, let’s overthink everything instead...

The Trigger Trap

I’m convinced that every time I write a blog, God looks at it and says, “Let’s see if she’s really learned this one.”Two weeks ago, right after publishing the post on the fear of flying, I found ...

Halfway To Hertz

If you’ve been reading these blogs at all over the past two years,you might know that while I’m a frequent flyer, I’m not exactly fond of it.Let’s just say I board a plane like it’s a survival mi...

And the Gold Medal Goes to…

So, I’ve been watching the Summer Olympics for three straight weeks.And while the athletes were amazing, I think a few more gold medals are in order. Let’s start with the soccer referee.This person...

When the Past Keeps Talking

Have you ever felt excited and confident about something, only for a single comment to knock you off course? On day one of Spring Break this year, I proudly walked down the beach in my brand new ...

When the Grace Lifts, It’s Time to Shift

Have you ever felt excited and confident about something, only for a single comment to knock you off course? On day one of Spring Break this year, I proudly walked down the beach in my brand new ...

Wake Me When It’s Over

Every parent has that signature catchphrase they use during difficult moments.My mom’s was, Wake me when it’s over. As a kid, I didn’t fully understand the depth of what she was saying.But now, as ...