Rebecca (Slatkin) Sloane

@RebeccaSlatkin
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iOS biped, automata tinkerer, woods wanderer, dog food can opener. Great in humorous portrayal only.

Instead of coming to America to attend WWDC you can fund my wife’s kickstarter.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littleoaknut/lines-in-art

Lines in Art: Where Kids Discover Real Masterpieces

A beautifully illustrated book helping kids slow down, look closely, and fall in love with art, featuring Picasso, Van Gogh & more.

Kickstarter

Decided to launch a daily Silicon Valley TV show quote of the day. Today’s selection for absolutely no particular reason:

“Well, that’s the thing about the NDA, is that the NDA is actually covered under the NDA. So if I told you about the NDA, it would’ve been a violation of the NDA.”

Seems like a community of deep research people. Who bought their kids a swing set and like it? Bonus if it survived multiple winters.

Hi! Under 40 and want to save a life? Join the stem cell registry! Contrary to popular belief, most donations collect peripheral blood cells and is uncomfortable at worst. Just half a day watching TV in the hospital to save someone.

To join, you can register online at nmdp.org, answer a few eligibility questions, and they’ll mail you a free cheek swab.

Have a great day!

Some big personal news: I’ve joined the Design Team at Apple.

So excited to work with the very best team in the world on my favorite products. ✌️

J
Stay strong! Next week will probably be worse.
Now subscribe to my Substack so I can teach you how to overcomeHAHAHAHAAHA BARELY
hanging on over here.
My 2.25 year old has a preferred seltzer brand. What have I done?
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