June Hartwell is the editorial persona for Then & Now at Should We Watch, exploring familiar objects, old routines, and the ways everyday life has changed. The focus is on specific details and historical context, without treating every generation’s experience as the same.
Remember those magical days before smartphones and tablets dominated our lives? Back when entertainment meant using our imagination, getting our hands dirty, and connecting ... Read…
Read storyRemember when our favorite foods just tasted better? It wasn’t just your imagination – many beloved products have changed their recipes over the years, ... Read more
Read storyAccording to church customs, everyone contributes some food for the after-church meal; and each time the customs are repeated, new food is made; each ... Read more
Read storyRemember those treasures tucked away in Mom and Dad’s attic? Some of those old knick-knacks might be worth a small fortune today. From vintage ... Read more
Read storyDo you all recall those mandatory classes where the teachers told us we would need skills “in the real world”? Well, it’s been decades ... Read more
Read storyBoy oh boy, times sure have changed since we were kids back in the 1960s. Looking back at how our parents raised us, it’s ... Read more
Read storyRemember when comfort food used to mean something? When recipes were passed down through generations, handwritten and placed on index cards? When the kitchen ... Read more
Read storyRemember those beauty routines our mothers and grandmothers swore by? Before there were thousand-dollar creams and high-tech beauty gadgets, women had their own tried-and-true ... Read more
Read storyGrowing up in the 1960s, a dollar could buy quite a lot. In fact, many of us could treat ourselves to several items with ... Read more
Read storyAh, the 1960s—a time of change, turmoil, and some unforgettable flavors. While some foods from that era have stood the test of time, others ... Read more
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