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 when shopping was an event, not just a quick click on a website? Back in our day, retail therapy meant real human interaction, ... Read…
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 storyHaving 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
Read storyThe 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
Read storyWell, 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
Read storyDid 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
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 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 storyShopping malls in America during the 1980s were an experience like no other. Not only did shoppers come to buy clothes, but the shopping ... Read more
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