You could think of Field Notes as my “blog” of observations. Periodically peek into my sketchbook, eavesdrop on my conversations, get a glimpse of my projects — and lens on life in Silicon Valley.

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Ben Lee: Court Coach

U.S. Women's Olympic Badminton Coach

Ben Lee, the U.S. Olympic Badminton coach and Palo Alto Police Department Patrol Officer, talks with Lisa Van Dusen before heading to London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Lisa Van Dusen 6/16/12 Lisa Van Dusen 6/16/12

Andrew Luck: Field Leader

Stanford Quarterback and Architecture Student

Andrew Luck, the NFL's top draft pick from 2012 and Stanford's graduating star quarterback, talks about starting his career as a professional football player with the Indianapolis Colts and reflects on his time at Stanford in this exclusive one-on-one interview

Lisa Van Dusen 2/10/12 Lisa Van Dusen 2/10/12

Jeremy Lin: Defense Dynamo

NBA Point Guard and Palo Alto High School Graduate

NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, a graduate of Palo Alto High School (Class of 2006) and Harvard University (Class of 2010), reflects on his Palo Alto basketball roots, his experiences as a trailblazing Asian and Ivy League player in the NBA, and his dreams for the future.