# walker (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover walker. Page: Feed: --- ## [When The War Won't End](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/when-the-war-wont-end) _2026-08-11 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ Part I: The Fog of War ## [The War Won't End—Recording 2026-08-10](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/the-war-wont-endrecording-2026-08) _2026-08-11 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ A recording by Virgil Walker ## [BBC’s Art that Conquered the World on the Vermeer Girl](https://russellhoban.org/2026/08/02/bbcs-art-that-conquered-the-world-on-the-vermeer-girl/) _2026-08-02 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ The latest edition of BBC Radio’s Art that Conquered the World series looks at Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, and includes a segment on Russell Hoban’s opera The Second Mrs Kong. The opera, whose libretto Hoban wrote for music by the late Sir Harrison Birtwistle, is seeing a rare re-staging next year in Glasgow. … Continue reading "BBC’s Art that Conquered the World on the Vermeer Girl" ## [Frequency Is Not Faithfulness](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/frequency-is-not-faithfulness) _2026-07-28 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ Why Sola Veritas is moving to once a week ## [Raymond Briggs’s library including Riddley Walker first edition goes on sale](https://russellhoban.org/2026/07/26/raymond-briggss-library-including-riddley-walker-first-edition-goes-on-sale/) _2026-07-26 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ The book collection of the late author Raymond Briggs is on sale through Oxfam, to whom it was donated by his estate. According to this Guardian report, listed among the titles for sale is a first edition of Russell Hoban’s Riddley Walker. The collection is on sale at Oxfam in Hove, where the Fungus the … Continue reading "Raymond Briggs’s library including Riddley Walker first edition goes on… ## [Where Were You Last Tuesday?](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/where-were-you-last-tuesday) _2026-07-20 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ No, I'm not turning postmil. Ask me something harder. ## [Essay on “Door” and “Deadsy”](https://russellhoban.org/2026/07/19/essay-on-door-and-deadsy/) _2026-07-19 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ Interesting blog post from The Spirochaete Trail on the two short films Russell Hoban made in collaboration with David Anderson in 1989-90. Find out more about the films and watch them here. ## [The Boy I Saw as a Problem](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/the-boy-i-saw-as-a-problem) _2026-07-16 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ I looked at a photograph of a dead eighteen-year-old and thought about the discourse. So did Ben Crump. ## [Seen by Millions, Known by No One](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/seen-by-millions-known-by-no-one) _2026-07-14 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ The math on who is discipling your children. And what it's teaching them to want. ## [The Room I Can't Name](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/the-room-i-cant-name) _2026-07-08 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ Virgil Walker | Sola Veritas ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sW8kUeeKmr9M) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [The God They Almost Named](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/the-god-they-almost-named) _2026-07-06 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ Virgil Walker | Sola Veritas ## [Two Promises](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/two-promises) _2026-07-04 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ America made me one and kept it. My King made me one He cannot break. ## [She Lasted Two Minutes](https://virgilwalker.substack.com/p/she-lasted-two-minutes) _2026-07-02 · Virgil Walker · Virgil Walker_ The Washington payoff, and the moment my wife stopped looking at the building. ## [Joan Baez comments on Russell Hoban’s portrait of her](https://russellhoban.org/2026/05/31/joan-baez-comments-on-russell-hobans-portrait-of-her/) _2026-05-31 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ A recent episode of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s podcast Wiser Than Me features legendary songstress Joan Baez. Among the topics that come up is Russell Hoban’s 1962 portrait of her for the cover of Time magazine, where she explains why she hadn’t liked the painting at the time. She says, “At that age, I was way too … Continue reading "Joan Baez comments on Russell Hoban’s portrait of her" ## [Rare performance of The Second Mrs Kong set for 2027](https://russellhoban.org/2026/04/17/rare-performance-of-the-second-mrs-kong-set-for-2027/) _2026-04-17 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra has announced its new season of concerts, to include a rare revival of Harrison Birtwistle’s two‑act opera The Second Mrs Kong on 17 April 2027, conducted by Martyn Brabbins. Set in the surreal “World of Shadows”, the opera, whose libretto was written by Russell Hoban, has rarely been staged since its 1994 premiere. Directed by Victoria … Continue reading "Rare… ## [Riddley Walker-inspired song “Horny Boy”](https://russellhoban.org/2026/03/18/riddley-walker-inspired-song-horny-boy/) _2026-03-18 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ New to this site is this exquisite recording by Dominic Fox from 2016, inspired by Russell Hoban’s classic 1980 novel Riddley Walker. Horny Boy is the name Riddley’s people give to Herne Bay in the book. The track originally came from Fox’s album Wodwo and is now the middle track of a short release titled … Continue reading "Riddley Walker-inspired song “Horny Boy”" ## [New Polish translation of Riddley Walker](https://russellhoban.org/2026/03/16/new-polish-translation-of-riddley-walker/) _2026-03-16 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ The first Polish translation of Russell Hoban’s classic 1980 novel Riddley Walker has been published. Piotr Siemion’s 2026 translation is published by Artrage and can be ordered from their site. This brings the total of Riddley Walker translations to three, following in the footsteps of the Catalan Dudo Errante (2005) by David Cruz and María … Continue reading "New Polish translation of Riddley… ## [Live reading of Riddley Walker, London, 14 March](https://russellhoban.org/2026/03/09/live-reading-of-riddley-walker-london-14-march/) _2026-03-09 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ A group of performers is aiming to read aloud Russell Hoban’s 1980 classic novel Riddley Walker in its entirety this Saturday, 14 March, in some woodland in east London. The group is led by Greg McLaren and Peter Law, who previously organised a Riddley Walker walk around Canterbury and improvised performance in June 2025. “This … Continue reading "Live reading of Riddley Walker, London, 14 March" ## [Programmes from The Carrier Frequency and Pilgermann plays](https://russellhoban.org/2026/03/09/programmes-from-the-carrier-frequency-and-pilgermann-plays/) _2026-03-09 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ Some recently-acquired scans of the original programmes from Russell Hoban’s 1984/1999 play/collaboration The Carrier Frequency and Michael Birch’s 1995 stage adaptation of Pilgermann have been added to those pages. Additionally, we hope to have some more information on, or content about, The Carrier Frequency soon which will hopefully shed some light on this comparatively little-known … Continue… ## [Celebrating Russell Hoban day 2026](https://russellhoban.org/2026/02/04/celebrating-russell-hoban-day-2026/) _2026-02-04 · RussellHoban.org · russellhoban.org_ Russell Hoban was born on 4 February 1925. Find out about his life here. Since 2002, fans have celebrated his birthday by sharing their favourite quotations from his books in public places and online. This activity was originally known as the Slickman A4 Quotation Event and was partly inspired by Hoban’s classic 1974 comedy Kleinzeit … Continue reading "Celebrating Russell Hoban day 2026" ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/q4DObZ0Jo1Jy) _2026-02-04 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [Quiet and Smooth: Major Progress with Office Walker Prototype v3](https://officewalker.com/office-walker-update-prototype-v3/) _2025-07-07 · Johannes · Office Walker_ We re excited to share that all the parts for our latest prototype of the Office Walker have arrived, and the assembly was a success! This third version marks significant progress, especially in terms of noise reduction and overall performance. Check out the latest update: A Quieter, Smoother Experience The new design is impressively quiet, with \[ \] The post Quiet and Smooth: Major Progress with… ## [Testing the Noise Level of the Office Walker During Zoom Meetings](https://officewalker.com/office-walker-update-noise-level-zoom/) _2025-06-09 · Johannes · Office Walker_ Ever wonder if you can attend a Zoom meeting while using your Office Walker without disturbing others with noise? Well, you re not alone. A Reddit user was curious enough to suggest a test, just to see how much noise an Office Walker generates during a virtual meeting. Watch the test here: Zoom Meeting Test: The \[ \] The post Testing the Noise Level of the Office Walker During Zoom Meetings… ## [Testing the New Office Walker Prototype: Now Under-Desk Ready!](https://officewalker.com/office-walker-update-under-desk-test-prototype-v2/) _2025-06-02 · Johannes · Office Walker_ We’ve been busy refining our manual walking pad, and we re thrilled to share the latest milestone. The new prototype, version 2, has just been tested for the first time in a real-life office setting, right under my desk! Real-World Testing: Step by Step Using the new prototype while working at my desk was a fantastic \[ \] The post Testing the New Office Walker Prototype: Now Under-Desk Ready!… ## [Office Walker Prototype vs. Walkolution 1: A Head-to-Head Comparison](https://officewalker.com/office-walker-vs-walkolution-1-comparison/) _2025-05-26 · Johannes · Office Walker_ Join us in exploring the nuances between our custom-made Office Walker manual walking pad and the Walkolution 1. In this video, we delve into noise levels and usability aspects such as storage and mobility. Which walking pad will take the lead? Sound Off: Testing Walking Speed and Noise Levels We started by evaluating each walking \[ \] The post Office Walker Prototype vs. Walkolution 1: A… ## [Office Walker Update: Smooth and Quiet Prototype V2](https://officewalker.com/office-walker-update-smooth-and-quiet-prototype-v2/) _2025-05-19 · Johannes · Office Walker_ In our latest update, we re thrilled to share some groundbreaking progress on the development of the Office Walker. This time, the focus was on noise reduction and enhancing the smoothness of the walking experience. Get ready to check out what the new prototype has in store! Reducing Noise Levels One of the most significant improvements \[ \] The post Office Walker Update: Smooth and Quiet Prototype… ## [Manual Walking Pad Update: Fixing the Jerkiness](https://officewalker.com/office-walker-update-fixing-jerkiness/) _2025-05-12 · Johannes · Office Walker_ In our latest update, we ve addressed a critical issue with the Office Walker a problem where the belt would slip towards the inner side of the track, causing unwanted jerkiness. After some crucial adjustments, we are happy to report a much-improved performance, as you can now see. The Fix is In This problem-solving session \[ \] The post Manual Walking Pad Update: Fixing the Jerkiness appeared… ## [Manual Walking Pad Update: Testing Prototype v2](https://officewalker.com/manual-walking-pad-update-testing-prototype-v2/) _2025-05-05 · Johannes · Office Walker_ We re back with an exciting update on the Office Walker: Prototype v2 is here, and it s looking promising! New Slats, Less Noise After assembling the new slats and missing pieces for the walking area, testing was on the agenda. I m thrilled to report that the sound level has improved quite a bit. While there s still \[ \] The post Manual Walking Pad Update: Testing Prototype v2 appeared first on… ## [Manual Walking Pad Update – New Side Elements](https://officewalker.com/office-walker-update-side-elements/) _2025-04-28 · Johannes · Office Walker_ In our latest development for the Office Walker, we ve taken a significant step with the assembly of new side elements. Curious about how it’s performing? Let s dive into it. Improvements and Persisting Challenges What’s Working Well The good news? The belt is performing smoothly with minimal friction. The reduction in the periodic clacking noise at \[ \] The post Manual Walking Pad Update New Side… ## [Manual Walking Pad Update: New Chain, Different Noise](https://officewalker.com/nmanual-walking-pad-update-new-chain-new-noise/) _2025-04-21 · Johannes · Office Walker_ Upgrading our manual walking pad, the Office Walker, sometimes means swapping one issue for another. In our latest update, we ve taken a step forward with a new chain, minimizing the previous clicking noise. But as with any innovation, new challenges have emerged. Check out our progress in the video below. A Shift from Clicking to \[ \] The post Manual Walking Pad Update: New Chain, Different Noise… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9BeiAWYuULZY) _2025-04-21 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Manual Walking Pad Update: New Chain, Less Noise](https://officewalker.com/manual-walking-pad-update-new-chain-less-noise/) _2025-04-14 · Johannes · Office Walker_ Tackling the Noise Issue In our ongoing development of the Office Walker, one of the key challenges we ve hit is noise reduction. Previously, our manual walking pad had an issue with excessive noise due to too much wiggle in the chain components. This was not only distracting but detrimental to the user experience. Out with \[ \] The post Manual Walking Pad Update: New Chain, Less Noise appeared…