JULY 7, 1985

Full News Archive

• Headline: Colonial Open House in Litchfield. Impact: The fascination with colonial antiques sparked a movement of 'colonial chic' decor, leading to an entire generation thinking rustic, old furniture is somehow trendy. Spoiler: it’s just old.. Fact: Litchfield was once a hub for colonial enthusiasts, who probably thought that wearing powdered wigs made them look more sophisticated..
• Headline: Exploring the Darker Side of Art. Impact: This focus on emotional and psychological themes in art led to the eventual rise of therapy sessions disguised as art classes. Who needs a couch when you can paint your feelings?. Fact: Somewhere, an artist is probably painting a canvas while weeping over their existential dread, and we’re all just here to sip overpriced coffee and ponder the meaning of life..
• Headline: DINING OUT; A SURPRISE OR TWO IN SUMMIT. Impact: The opening of a new restaurant in Summit led to an explosion of food bloggers who will now review everything from their avocado toast to their iced lattes, ensuring no meal is safe from public scrutiny.. Fact: Summit residents were so starved for good dining that they probably considered microwave dinners gourmet..
• Headline: BED AND BREAKFASTS WIN FAVOR. Impact: The sudden rise of bed and breakfasts in Connecticut created a booming market for awkward small talk with strangers over breakfast, inadvertently leading to the development of the world’s most uncomfortable conversations.. Fact: In Connecticut, turning your home into a B&B is basically the real estate equivalent of 'I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.'.
• Headline: GARDENING; A PROPER START FOR YOUNG TREES. Impact: The planting of trees led to a future where hipsters insist on hugging them for Instagram likes, turning the act of tree planting into a social media event.. Fact: It takes a tree generations to mature, which is why the idea of millennial trees seems so appealing—they're just out there living their best life..
• Headline: DEPRESSED TRENTON AIMS FOR ROAD TO RECOVERY. Impact: The slogan 'Trenton Makes, the World Takes' not only became a city motto but also inspired countless motivational posters that are now gathering dust in basements across America.. Fact: Trenton's optimism is like a classic sitcom—full of laugh tracks, but still kind of sad when you think about it..