Opening with Tang–Song military politics, this classical-style essay revisits a separation hastened by threats of separation, asking when correcting a problem turns into abandoning something that could still be repaired.
Harbin’s hesitant transition from winter to spring frames a personal reflection on the pain of seeking companionship, the beauty of solitude and the hope of becoming content with one’s own company.
Written around the Oasis launch, this personal comparison weighs the screens, page-turning designs and price premiums of several Kindle models, explaining why the Paperwhite 3 then seemed the best value.
A short classical-style reflection on pursuing something, obtaining it and then rejecting it, using Lord Ye’s love of dragons to question whether looking at something means truly seeing it.
Beginning with a childhood memory of choosing furniture the family could afford, this classical-style essay considers desire, ability and courage, and the consolation of having tried even when success remains out of reach.
Introduces a small Python alternative to the dorm network’s Srun client, created in response to restrictions on Wi-Fi sharing and DNS settings and distributed as a Windows executable.
Traces distorted Chinese text in iTunes on Windows Thin PC to incomplete font fallback settings, then describes restoring those settings from a working Windows 7 computer.
A dedication to Shooter and YYeTs, paired with Martin Niemöller’s verse on silence and protest, reflecting on their departure and former glory.
A campus diary weaving together a metalworking placement, everyday frustrations and memories of relationships, with a side note about a small RSS tool written for Windows wallpapers.
A Guokr report on communication and intimacy in long-distance relationships, discussing self-disclosure and idealization alongside the blog author’s question about which relationships last long enough to be surveyed.