Then & Now
18 Road Trip Memories from Before GPS Changed Everything
Planning a road trip is completely different today than it was back in the day, before GPS’s and smart phones. You had to create ... Read…
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June Hartwell
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.
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School Rules from the ’70s That Would Never Fly Today
Having taught in public schools during the 1970s, I witnessed firsthand some rules and policies that would shock today’s parents and educators. While these ... Read more
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15 Winter Adventures That Made Snow Days Truly Magical
Before that annoying five inches of notification alerting you that school was out, snow days caught you by surprise. Freedom that turned your boring ... Read more
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12 Iconic ’70s Cars That Everyone Wanted to Drive
The 1970s were the pinnacle of automotive design. Cars were no longer a means of transportation they became art. I had the pleasure of ... Read more
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Classic Sitcoms from the ’80s That Still Hold Up
The 1980s were truly the golden age of sitcoms, when families would gather around the TV set each night to share laughs together. Having ... Read more
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12 Classic ’80s Cars That Are Now Collector’s Items
There are a lot of vehicles from the 80s that have become amazing collector’s items and are a great reminder of our youth, but ... Read more
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14 Cheap Childhood Collectibles That Are Now Worth Big Bucks
Well, folks, remember all those treasures we begged our parents to buy us back in the day? Turns out some of them are worth ... Read more
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How Dating Actually Worked Before Apps Took Over
Let me tell you something, folks – dating wasn’t always about swiping right or left on your smartphone. Back in our day, finding love ... Read more
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13 Vintage Home Decor Items from the ’70s Worth Serious Money Now
Did you ever think the radical décor we used to decorate our homes with in the ’70s would become invaluable collector’s items? Out of ... Read more
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Vintage Home Appliances That Are Surprisingly Valuable Today
You wouldn’t believe what some of those old appliances gathering dust in basements and attics are worth these days! Back when we were buying ... Read more
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