How to see the past through fresh eyes

Visiting places remembered from childhood is a great way to see how quickly the world changes. Our recent trip to England brought back lots of memories, but nothing is ever quite the same. Weren't beaches wider back then? And sidewalks? And buildings... weren't they taller? Didn't people smile more, and possibly argue less?

Watching old videos makes the differences even clearer - the toys the kids played with, the way they played and dressed and spoke...

And then there are books. I've recently...