Lori Summers
Recent stories from this Should We Watch contributor.
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Childhood Skills We Learned That Today’s Kids Wouldn’t Believe
Growing up in the 1960s and ’70s, we had a whole different set of life skills that today’s kids might find puzzling. Before smartphones ... Read more
Read the storyHow People Stayed Connected in the 1960s Without Any Devices
Before smartphones and social media took over our lives, we had better ways of staying connected with friends and family. Let me tell you ... Read more
Read the storyThings That Actually Worked Better Without Technology
Remember when things just worked without needing a software update or internet connection? As someone who’s seen the evolution of technology firsthand, I can ... Read more
Read the storyDating Rules from the 1960s That Sound Insane to Teenagers Today
Let me tell you about dating in our day, folks – and boy, was it different! Growing up in the 50s and 60s, we ... Read more
Read the storyBudget Tricks from the 1960s That Can Still Save You Money
Boy, do I remember when every penny counted – and it still does today! Growing up in the 1960s, our parents knew how to ... Read more
Read the storyClassic Courtesies: 10 Social Norms We Wish Were Still Around
Sometimes, I think about how different things were back in the day—and I’m not just talking about the prices! The social fabric of our ... Read more
Read the storyCustoms We Lost That Made Life Better Before Smartphones
Folks, gather ’round—let me tell you about the good ol’ days when life moved at a gentler pace and every moment felt like pure ... Read more
Read the storyWays School Actually Made More Sense Back Then
Remember when school was simpler? When teachers focused on the basics, kids played outside during recess, and everyone learned cursive? As someone who spent ... Read more
Read the storyThings Nobody Needed Safety Warnings For Back Then
Growing up in the 1960s, we somehow managed to survive without needing warning labels on everything. Common sense was our guide, and learning from ... Read more
Read the storyHow Kids Actually Entertained Themselves Before Screens Existed
Back before smartphones, tablets, and endless streaming options, we had to make our own fun. And you know what? We were never bored. Growing ... Read more
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