I'm fascinated by the things people display in their homes, whether it's paintings, books, little china figurines. I love to walk into a home where I've never been before, and just take it all in -- and then hear the stories behind the collections. I think it's one of the best ways of understanding a person,, and it can be inspirational for any writers or artists looking for a way to understand character. A new website is auctioning off beloved objects, along with stories that well-known folks have written about the objects, at Significant Objects. It's really cool.