Inspiration in the oddest places

I always enjoy talking to other writers about how they get themselves in the mood to write. Is it a special pen, a place, a time? A ritual?

For me, the absolute biggest trigger to get me into writing-mode is scent. Which is weird, because my mother is deathly allergic to all perfumes, so I grew up in a scentless household. Now, though, the right perfume or incense hits a trigger in my mind and I can escape the everyday and move into writing-space.

Of course, this isn't a cheap hobby. And, more's the pity, perfume isn't a tax-deductible business expense. (what do they know?) But the joy of having my mind flip into writing-space from a little dab of scent is absolutely worth the price. (and, since I like *weird* perfumes, I've been spending my time and money at Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab. ooh, do I have a wish-list!)

How do you find inspiration?