Wisdom & Folly Blog

It has been a very exciting year, full of transitions and making new friends. In January Jim commenced his work as a Templeton Fellow at Hillsdale College. Amy continued her role as an agent with...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/the-best-and-worst-of-2023/

As Christmas approaches, this mother’s heart is humming with anticipation. All four of our kids, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, will be spending the holiday break with us this year. A...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/risky-business/

Many people complain of the trouble that philosophers cause with all of their theories and disputations. As a “professional” philosopher, I’ve fielded my share of such complaints over the y...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/a-philosophical-anecdote/

I suppose we all have a relationship or two which falls into the “guilty pleasure” category. We know they aren’t a good influence. We rarely leave their presence feeling better about oursel...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/anti-social-behavior/

Recently, I had the sad honor of attending a memorial service for a dear friend’s father who passed away quite unexpectedly. I listened as several people shared their memories of Fred, some fun...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/passing-into-history/

The past two years and counting have brought quite a few personal challenges for the Spiegels as a collective and for each of us individually. Jim’s termination, the loss of friends and pets, v...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/the-waiting-room/

Seeing as yesterday was my mom’s birthday and today is the 50th anniversary of the notorious Roe v. Wade decision, I thought I would share a few stories that both affirm the sanctity of human l...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/unplanned-parenthood/

Monday Night Football is a near sacred ritual in our home, dating back to Jim’s younger years. In one of my favorite anecdotes from his childhood, little Jimmy, who is the youngest of four boys...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/safety-first/

It has been another eventful year. Jim continued his work as Head of School at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Bloomington, and Amy continued her role as an agent with State Farm Insurance. Now w...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/the-best-and-worst-of-2022/

For years while living in Upland, I was a part of a women’s book club. I enjoyed the group for many reasons: it had a long history and I loved being a part of something that spanned decades. It...

https://wisdomandfollyblog.com/for-crown-and-country/