# link show notes (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover link show notes. Page: Feed: --- ## [Remembering R2-D2 on the Old Family Desk](https://loungeruminator.net/2026/01/22/remembering-r2-d2-on-the-old-family-desk/) _2026-01-22 · martinfeld · Lounge Ruminator_ In episode 155 of Hemispheric Views, I reminisced with Andrew and Jason about the old R2-D2 USB hub that sat on my family’s computer desk and which I purchased at Akihabara during a holiday in Japan. In all of its cheesy glory, you can see it in the image below, sitting next to our old \[ \] ## [73. Rediscovering the iPod Hi-Fi](https://loungeruminator.net/2025/05/26/73-rediscovering-the-ipod-hi-fi/) _2025-05-26 · martinfeld · Lounge Ruminator_ Is there a device from your past that deserves a bit more love and attention? I discuss one from a simpler digital time that brings me and my family joy. Read a transcript of the episode. Subscribe via RSS. Links and Show Notes [Listen](https://martinfeld.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/73.-rediscovering-the-ipod-hi-fi.mp3) ## [PhD Journal Entry 11: A Return to Writing](https://loungeruminator.net/2025/05/26/phd-journal-entry-11-a-return-to-writing/) _2025-05-26 · martinfeld · Lounge Ruminator_ The last time that I wrote a PhD journal entry was back in April 2020. Extending the theme of this blog, which is overthinking, it s fair to say that the long gap was a result of overdoing things, as I was also maintaining a written autoethnographic journal of my research and sharing updates on my \[ \] ## [Indie App Inspo from HV 134](https://loungeruminator.net/2025/04/03/indie-app-inspo-from-hv-134/) _2025-04-03 · martinfeld · Lounge Ruminator_ In episode 134 of Hemispheric Views, Andrew and I discussed his appearance on The Omni Show and what it means to love certain apps on your computer. The Mac is home to many beloved third-party apps, whether they be NetNewsWire, MarsEdit, Audio Hijack, Pastebot, Acorn, iA Writer, BBEdit or the recently-acquired Pixelmator Pro. The list is endless. Back in episode 097, when we undertook our ‘Duel of…