Tom went to the YMCA charity Dump & Run, an unparalleled bazaar of objects each more fascinating and beautiful than the last. Here's the best stuff he saw, but didn't actually purchase while there.
Posts by Tom Ackerman:
A Building, a Feeling, and a Latrine: Vibes & dinosaurs
Tom critiques some aesthetics (as usual) and also befriends a dinosaur in this month's Building/Feeling/Latrine.
The triumphant return of A Building, A Feeling, and A Latrine
Rejoice! Tom's fully vaccinated and reviewing bathrooms once again.
Springtime strolling BINGO (aka SPRINGO)
Tom wants you to liven up your neighborhood walks by adding BINGO to the mix.
How to (safely) practice reintegrating into a post-pandemic society
Tom is preparing himself physically and mentally for life after the pandemic, and he wants to help you do it too.
Several secluded spots in Research Park for your scenic socially-distanced Valentine’s rendezvous
Tom thinks you should take your Valentine's Day date to Research Park, and he has some compelling reasons.
Holiday window art roundup
Tom goes searching for elaborately painted storefront windows and finds a few gems.
Some spooky local trees just in time for Halloween
Tom finds some of Chambana's creepiest trees, so you can visit them or avoid them depending on your tastes.
Five “great” Chambana “hikes”
Tom tackles Champaign-Urbana's most rugged peaks and reviews each.
A Building, A Feeling, and A Latrine: The Art Theater tribute
The Art Theater is closed, maybe forever, but Tom is back for one last tribute.