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Nikki Murray — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:51:13 +0000

All Hallow’s Eve

Nikki Murray — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:57:29 +0000

Pots o’plenty

Nikki Murray — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:38:10 +0000

The number of potted plants in my home is slowly growing. I clip lots of ivy leaves and sit them in a glass of water near the window until they develop roots. It may take longer than buying new plants, but it’s the thrifty alternative and I get to watch new life sprout under my roof.

Banana Leaf Modern Thai

Nikki Murray — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:15:55 +0000

We had lunch today at Banana Leaf today and I have to say it was one of the more pleasant eating experiences I’ve had around Mason, of late. After being seated in their main dining area by the large window that overlooks Main Street, we started out with some delicious banana leaf spring rolls. By the time we’d finished them, I’d already started to relax and look forward to the main course. I’m a little timid about eating Thai food, so I played it safe and ordered a Thai iced tea (no bubble tea for me, this time) and their Thai fried rice w/chicken dish. Not having time for a dessert course, we took a couple of mini cakes to go.

In all, it was a pleasant eating experience. The crowd seems to be pretty light at lunchtime, and the menus are different for dinner so I plan to return and try them out then, too. If you live in Mason, OH, and haven’t been there yet, you’re missing out. If you’re just passing through, stop by and give them a try.

(513) 234-0779
101 East Main Street
Mason, OH 45040 (map)

(Forgive the photos, they were taken with my iPhone.)

298 Photos

Nikki Murray — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:49:48 +0000

I began a one-a-day photo project on Flickr, but eventually quit the project and Flickr altogether. However, I managed to salvage all the photos and decided to upload them here. So, have a seat and enjoy.

Self-snapshots in a cubicle

Nikki Murray — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:39:31 +0000

Random Poladroids

Nikki Murray — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:17:02 +0000

Animal house

Nikki Murray — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:42:39 +0000

Saturday and Sunday were two of the most beautiful days to be had this year. The weather was cool and nearly every window in the windows in the house was open. We repaired several screens just for the occasion.

There are no photos from Saturday, because we spent the entire day outside and I purposely left my phone at home. No texting, no surfing, no game devices and no tv – all the way until dinner. It was a perfect day.

Sunday, we took a drive to help someone with their computer. Their house was full of cats and dogs, as the owners are the unofficial animal rescuers in the area. We were greeted by the barking of approximately eight dogs as we approached the house. They were all in great temperament, however, and it kept the kids entertained while they waited for lunch.

Sunday lunch at Johnny Rockets

Nikki Murray — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:26:04 +0000

Some iPhone snapshots from my first trip to this burger joint.

New hotness

Nikki Murray — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:54:20 +0000

After cleaning out the multi-layers of filth that had accumulated inside and out of the F350, it was time to take it on its last drive. He test drove the Jetta TDI and it by the amount of vertigo that his zipping around turns had given me, I’d say it was love at first flight. Goodbye one-ton beast. Hello, sexy replacement.

The destination of her first trip out after bringing her home: White Castle. Oh yeah.