[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Jason Reich, has ended. Original price: $1.99. Final price: $41.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] It had been gifted ironically, natch. His friend had … Continue reading
As of yesterday, we’ve closed 17 auctions in Significant Objects Volume 2, with total sales standing at $653.04. So we’re on pace to make a nice donation to 826 National when it’s all over. Thank you for the bids! Keep … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Gabe Levinson, has ended. Original price: $2.00. Final price: $7.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] Mom was thrashing so violently the night she died … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Greg Rowland, has ended. Original price: $3.00. Final price: $32.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] I am a mycologist. I study fungi. (I do … Continue reading
Significant Objects has many obvious virtues — but is it eco-friendly, too? In the early days of trying to drum up traffic, I brought our project to the attention of several eco-blog types. Why? Because we figured that in converting … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Margaret Wertheim, has ended. Original price: $0.50. Final price: $41.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] Dr. Irena Svetskaia still found it hard to believe … Continue reading
We’ll be back soon! In the meantime, you can still bid on objects — thus raising money for 826 National, and perhaps picking up a never-too-late unique gift for a loved one.
Still haven’t figured out what to give that Significant Person on your list? Maybe s/he would enjoy Women & Infants Glass With Story By Jeff Turrentine. That auction ends today, so at least you can offer definitive proof that your … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Joe Lyons, has ended. Original price: $2.49 Final price: $61.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] It’s true that there are many accounts of fascinating … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Sam Means, has ended. Original price: $2.99. Final price: $26.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] After the death of his older brother, Yuri III, … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Shelagh Power-Chopra, has ended. Original price: $.25. Final price: $24.50. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] Annie won the doll after a giddy round of … Continue reading
Probably you already know this, but it’s not a bad idea to remind everyone that proceeds from Significant Objects v2 will go to 826 National. We recently decided we need to add some kind of running total box to the … Continue reading
All Things Considered hangs out with Josh: Check it out here. And should any NPR listeners find their way here as a result, welcome to the site, there is more about the project here. The Russian Figure + Story By … Continue reading
So far we’ve had six stories contributed to our Fictionaut group, all about this music box. Fictionaut community feedback hasn’t really anointed a clear champion — maybe you’d like to weigh in? The stories (click the title to read) are: … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Joe Wenderoth, has ended. Original price: $2. Final price: $24.50. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] Up for your consideration is this Antique Icelandic Menstruating … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Jeff Turrentine, has ended. Original price: $0.25. Final price: $50.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] TASTING NOTES All wines were stored at 55 degrees … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Mimi Lipson, has ended. Original price: $3. Final price: $24.50. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] She’s Jewish, so why does she insist on giving … Continue reading
[The auction for this Significant Object, with story by Barbara Bogaev, has ended. Original price: $0.75. Final price: $81.00. Significant Objects will donate the proceeds of this auction to 826 National.] He’s close to death, but he’s giving my mom … Continue reading
