Then & Now
Corner Store Treats We Grew Up On
Before convenience stores became impersonal chains and candy bars cost more than a dollar, the corner store was a magical place where pocket change ... 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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