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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Jacqueline Hartman: Equine Empathizer
Co-founder and Chief Facilitator of the Stanford Red Barn Leadership Program
Jacqueline Hartman talks with Lisa Van Dusen about how horses can illuminate the truth and ultimately, the best in people.
Jeff Dean: Deep Dabbler
Senior Fellow at Google Research
Try Googling "Jeff Dean jokes" and you will find many results — they seem to have a life of their own. While both flattered and a little embarrassed by this April Fools joke that keeps on giving, Dean is actually quite serious about his work.
David Winsberg: Spicy Farmer
East Palo Alto Farmer
While he specializes in peppers -- especially the Padrone -- he also raises chickens and grows fraises des bois, watercress and some rhubarb, all sought after by select Bay Area restaurants and farmers market goers
Stanford Tree: Strange Enthusiast
The Stanford Tree
Stanford grad Jonathan Strange talks to Lisa Van Dusen about what it takes to be the Stanford Tree, mascot of the Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band, in anticipation of his trip to the New Year's Day Rose Bowl between Stanford and Wisconsin and the 50th reunion of the Stanford Band