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.
Parenting standards have evolved dramatically over the decades, reflecting changing attitudes about child safety, development, and rights. What was once considered normal child-rearing practice ... Read…
Read storyThink back to those special Saturday mornings where you would wake up early, grab some cereal, and plop yourself in front of the TV. ... Read more
Read storyRemember when a dollar actually meant something? I was reminiscing the other day about how far our pocket money used to go back in ... Read more
Read storyRemember walking down those squeaky-floored supermarket aisles in the ’60s and ’70s, when every shelf seemed to hold a treasure we can’t find anymore? ... Read more
Read storyAh, the good old days of classroom supplies! Before tablets and smartphones took over, we had a whole different set of tools for learning. ... Read more
Read storyRemember watching our moms somehow keep everything running like clockwork without smartphones, apps, or digital calendars? Those wonderful women were masters of organization, using ... Read more
Read storyWell, wouldn’t you know it – all those “worthless” toys and comics our parents told us to throw away are now worth a small ... Read more
Read storyRemember when shopping was an event, not just a quick click on a website? Back in our day, retail therapy meant real human interaction, ... Read more
Read storyAh, the grand department stores of the 1970s – those magnificent retail palaces where shopping was an experience, not just a transaction. Back then, ... Read more
Read storyFamily dinners used to mean something. You weren’t just scrolling on your phone, or grabbing takeout. You actually had to sit down with the ... Read more
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