Posts by Hasthi Wand

People born in the Boomer generation had to master many practical skills that were essential to everyday life but many of them aren't taught today. These everyday skills helped Boomers…

Many things we once saw as luxuries have now become common parts of our everyday life. It wasn’t that long ago that we could only dream of owning air conditioning…

Have you observed that items once passed down through generations now end up tossed away without any hesitation? The heirlooms once held dearly by families have now become today's easily…

We used to own separate devices and tools for many tasks but now manage everything with our phones and apps. Our daily routines – from starting the day to finding…

Do you remember the times when doing something felt like a workout? Everything in life used to take a little more effort. For example, you’d have to rewind a cassette…

When your TV or phone broke down in the past you could easily open it to swap a faulty part, seal it back up and get it running perfectly again.…

There used to be a time when having a middle-class income meant you could afford to enjoy life. Middle-class people could take vacations, dine out without feeling guilty & even…

Let’s be honest —household tasks today are nothing like they were in the past. Our grandparents did scrubbing, rinsing, sweeping and then kept repeating this every week or day– all…

I love a good rant. What can I say? Things just aren’t the way they used to be — and I’m not afraid to point it out. Call it nostalgia,…