Woody Allen, Bill Cosby, J.K. Rowling … just a few of the many artists who have said or done offensive or objectionable things. Does this mean we should boycott their art? Think back … were there artists that you or your family avoided in your childhood? Are there now? Or can you enjoy the art even if you hate the artist? Share your separating the art from the artist stories forward.

The golden age of radio, which started before we were born, lasted through the 1950s until television became the medium of choice. But even after that, radio shows hosted by our favorite DJs and playing our favorite music pervaded our lives and may still play a role. From tabletop to transistor, from pop music to podcast, think back … to the physical radios or devices you listened to, your favorite stations, or a special time when radio provided the soundtrack to your life. Share your Remembering Radios stories forward.

In the Fifties, it was much more common for a mother to stay at home with her children than to work outside the home. More recently, the pandemic has given new meaning to the concept of stay-at-home parent. With children doing most of their schooling virtually since March, 2020, many parents have had to step back from their jobs or try to juggle their children’s needs while working from home. Think back … were you raised by a stay-at-home parent? Were you ever one? In honor of Mother’s Day, share your stay-at-home parent stories forward.

It is likely by now that most Retrospect writers have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. As many of us look to summer, we ask ourselves “now what?” In some states, masks are no longer required, restaurants and bars are open, and sporting events and concerts are inviting us in. Think back … how did you feel when you were fully vaccinated? What was the first thing you did? How has your life changed? Will you travel and how will you get there? Perhaps you have a story to share about a different vaccination in your life. Share your vaccination stories forward.