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.
Back in our day, earning money wasn’t just about getting an allowance – we learned real business skills through creative entrepreneurship. Before the age ... Read…
Read storyThe ultimate family road trip experience in the 1950s included eating at one of the many shiny aluminum diners they encountered. While it was ... Read more
Read storyImagine time traveling to the 1970s. I can easily tell you about this time period due to the fact that I actually lived through ... Read more
Read storyWell, folks, let me tell you something about the cars we used to drool over back in the ’60s. Those beautiful machines weren’t just ... Read more
Read storyRemember when summer used to mean kids playing outside, rather than just looking at their screen? When we were kids, the neighborhood was our ... Read more
Read storyFrom the time before private lines and smartphones allowed us to communicate privately, party lines were a shared peek into the life of a ... Read more
Read storyBefore video game systems took over home entertainment, arcade games were the main destinations for digital fun where players would lose their quarters faster ... Read more
Read storyDo you remember those metal lunch boxes we used to carry to school? Which ones had our favorite TV shows or superheroes? Well, hold ... Read more
Read storyHello there, channel surfers, And 70s television catchphrase enthusiasts. 70s television catchphrases are what I call the catchphrases that changed the world. It’s what ... Read more
Read storyThe 1970s had some of the most memorable living room features. Textured walls, shag carpets, and designing spaces to house family reunions are some ... Read more
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