One thing about looking through those old issues is to see a very obvious time period, indicated by the "impeach Nixon" grafitti in the background and the general design of the clothes and cars. It's a window to a time of Jim Rockford and the Captain & Tennile. Many people will scoff at the hokiness of the mid 1970s, and with good reason. Watergate and leisure suits are nothing to look back on with fondness. But regardless of when we grow up, whether it's the 1930 Depression or the turbulent 1960s, it's our childhood. That ultimately is our point of reference. A 9-year old's universe rarely extends much beyond 100 yards from the front door.