J.C. is the blessing we never imagined

J.C. (Just Cat)
October 20

Brandee and I continue to be amazed daily, how lucky we are to have been able to re-home my mom’s cat, J.C.  J.C. (“Just Cat”) truly is a remarkable gift from God that came to us in uncertain times, but has worked out the best. For those who might not have been following the story, Brandee and I already had four adopted animals with our two dogs of Gracie and…

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Ella and The Hand

Ella September Neal
October 6

Ella and The Hand I don’t know why but I’m feeling a strong desire to write this simple message of appreciation for someone that will read this message. Recently I went on a routine business trip for only two days. While I sincerely enjoyed my trip, meeting new people and getting business done; I missed my wife and our five furry children more than ever. And, frankly, the biggest highlight…

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Neal Family Barnhouse Update, 07/29/2023

July 29

It’s been awhile since our kids latest update, so here goes: Bleu-Berry! Bleu, is our wonderful chill baby. She is a 6-year old rescue kitty and her days are spent mostly sleeping and minding her own business. Bleu is mostly active at night where she likes to cuddle with Mommy and be a big baby. She is strong as an ox with a great personality. Bleu is strong as an…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Santa Clara County

April 4

Friends, family and strangers reading this blog today, tomorrow or in the future, I’m writing this blog post to try and capture the mood of our local community in Santa Clara County, but also though out the world wide. To sum up the situation, all businesses that are deemed “non-essential” are closed to any in-personal interaction. This includes dine-in restaurants, schools, parks and anywhere a group of 10 or more…

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Charles Edward Utley (September 1, 1926 – August 14, 2018)

Charles “Chuck” Utley, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018 in Los Altos, CA. Chuck was born September 1, 1926 in Buffalo, NY and was the devoted husband and best friend of Cornelia van der Voort, who he affectionately called “Neil”. He is survived by sons, Robert B. Utley, and his wife Elisabeth of Sydney, Australia, Nelson V. Utley, and his wife Barbara of Cupertino, CA, and Charles A. Utley,…

September 21
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