Urban Life

芒種：忙碌的季節，農事與城市工作節奏的對照 | Grain in Ear: The Season of Busyness and the Contrast Between Farming and Urban Work Rhythms | 24節氣記憶系列第9章

芒種，是一年之中最忙碌的節氣之一，農人搶種搶收，節奏緊湊而精準。對比之下，城市的忙碌卻來自另一套系統。本篇透過芒種，探討農業與現代工作節奏的差異與共通，重新理解「忙碌」的真正意義。

Grain in Ear marks one of the busiest periods in the agricultural year, when timing is critical and labor intensifies. In contrast, urban busyness follows a different logic. This piece explores how these two rhythms—farming and city work—differ, intersect, and redefine what it means to be busy.

2026-04-12

專欄街道筆錄

【街道筆錄】咸美頓街：油麻地舊區的生活紋理與城市記憶 | Hamilton Street: Everyday Urban Texture in the Old District of Yau Ma Tei

咸美頓街位於九龍油麻地，是一條充滿市井氣息的街道，連接住宅、商舖與街市生活。這裡見證了舊區發展與人口流動，呈現出香港基層生活與城市變遷的真實面貌，是一條低調卻充滿故事的城市街道。

Hamilton Street in Yau Ma Tei is a street deeply rooted in everyday life, where residential buildings, local shops, and street-level commerce coexist. It reflects the lived experience of Hong Kong’s older districts, capturing patterns of migration, small-scale business, and urban change. Though modest in scale, it offers an authentic glimpse into the city’s social fabric and evolving identity.

2026-04-07

專欄生活與科技

《生活與科技 II 002》傳呼機（BB機）：錯過訊息的焦慮｜被呼叫卻無法即時回應的年代 | Pager Era: The Anxiety of Missed Messages｜When Being Reached Didn’t Mean Responding

在手機尚未普及的年代，傳呼機（BB機）曾是最重要的流動通訊工具之一。它讓人可以隨時被聯絡，但卻無法即時回覆，形成一種獨特的「等待與焦慮」文化。本文將探討BB機如何改變人際互動、工作節奏，以及這種訊息不對稱如何塑造一個充滿期待與壓力的通訊時代。

Before mobile phones became widespread, pagers were a crucial communication tool that allowed people to be reached anytime—but not to respond instantly. This created a unique culture of waiting, uncertainty, and anxiety. This article explores how pager technology shaped communication habits, social expectations, and the emotional experience of being constantly reachable yet unable to reply.

2026-04-06

專欄街道筆錄

【街道筆錄】太子道西：從花墟到旺角的城市流動與街道記憶 | Prince Edward Road West: From Flower Market to Mong Kok’s Urban Pulse

太子道西位於九龍核心地帶，連接深水埗、太子與旺角，是香港最具生活氣息的街道之一。沿線花墟、雀仔街與住宅區交織，展現濃厚的市井文化與城市節奏，這條道路既是交通通道，也是承載日常生活與集體記憶的城市空間。

Prince Edward Road West runs through the heart of Kowloon, connecting Sham Shui Po, Prince Edward, and Mong Kok. Known for its proximity to the Flower Market and Bird Garden, it is a street deeply embedded in everyday life. More than a transport route, it is a vibrant urban corridor where tradition, commerce, and local culture converge, reflecting the dense and dynamic spirit of Hong Kong.

2026-04-05

專欄電影誌

《金童》：都市人性與身份掙扎的香港劇情片 | The Golden Boy: A Hong Kong Drama of Identity and Pressure | 電影誌

《金童》是一部由陳維冠執導的香港劇情電影，圍繞都市壓力與個人身份認同展開。故事以現代城市為背景，描繪一名被視為「成功典範」的人，在社會期待與自我價值之間的掙扎。
The Golden Boy is a Hong Kong drama directed by Chan Wai-koon, exploring identity and societal pressure. Set in a modern urban environment, the story follows a man seen as a model of success who begins to question his own place within that narrative.

2026-04-04