A legacy of decency, kindness, and positive impact In my wisdom, I find myself appreciating something that has always been true, even if it becomes more visible with time: quality of life matters. For Brandee and me, this next chapter is about being intentional. After spending our entire careers working hard, building businesses, solving problems, […]
If there’s one thing we’ve learned lately at the Neal Family Barnhouse, it’s that life is never boring when you’ve got six furry personalities running the show. 😄 Finn continues to live up to his reputation as the resident goofball, bringing a daily mix of energy, curiosity, and just enough mischief to keep everyone on […]
Breaking mews: our eldest and youngest cats have officially formed a crime-fighting duo… or at least, a “keep the house mildly under control” duo. 😹 J.C., our 12-year-old white-and-grey gentleman (a.k.a. “Just Cat”), came to Brandee and me when my mom went to heaven in 2022. He’s extremely special—originally my dad’s cat, then my mom’s, […]
This year has been all about growth, joy, and choosing what really matters. Between new additions to our family, watching our older pets thrive, and focusing on work that aligns with my values, 2025 has been a year full of memorable moments and meaningful connections. Life felt busier, yes—but in the best way, the way […]
Last week’s announcement of Stargate—a $500 billion collaboration between SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI—got me thinking deeply about something even more critical than the technology itself: the energy required for such massive artificial intelligence projects. This was top of mind even before this week’s announcement of DeepSeek, China’s alternative AI system, and I touched on it […]