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.
In the 1960s, walking to school was a normal part of childhood. There weren’t helicopter parents, tracking apps, or anything of the sort. Just ... Read…
Read storyWho knew those toys and trinkets we collected in the 1960s and early ’70s would turn into gold mines? What cost mere pennies or ... Read more
Read storyRemember those carefree days at the grocery store when we were kids? Back in the ’60s and early ’70s, shopping with Mom really was ... Read more
Read storyModern vehicles are made built with an incredible amount of safety features and technology, but it is worth considering some elements from past decades. ... Read more
Read storySchool discipline in the 1970s operated under a very different set of rules than today’s educational environment. What was once considered normal classroom management ... Read more
Read storyBefore digital inventory systems and strict supply tracking, office supply closets were treasure troves of items that often found their way home with employees. ... Read more
Read storyBefore shopping malls and e-commerce, the coin store on the corner of the street was our favorite place to spend money. Magic aisles full ... Read more
Read storyDo you remember all of the things you had to memorize back in school? It’s fascinating that technology has developed so rapidly that it ... Read more
Read storyBefore we all became minimalists and started Marie Kondo-ing our lives, American homes were treasure troves of now-valuable items. What seemed like everyday objects ... Read more
Read storyA quarter might not buy much these days, but back in the 1970s, it was serious spending money. Twenty-five cents could get you quite ... Read more
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