Tag Archive: chevy

The Volt

Here’s all you really need to know about the Chevy Volt: it’s a car that you want to drive. I used to have Prius envy, pretty much ever since my father got his in 2004. I rented them from Hertz at every available opportunity. There was something about the Prius that soothed my inner do-gooder…

The 3rd 40: Days 9 and 10

Wednesday was a magnificent example of flexible scheduling and balance. I was awake before dawn to negotiate contracts and catch up on much-needed accounting work (one of the many, many hats in the freelance wardrobe). I managed to get the boy fed, dressed and off to preschool in time for a conference call before heading…

The Miles Per Gallon Crisis

On our recent visit to Florida, I made a last-minute decision to select the Chrysler Town and Country minivan — complete with third-row seating — over the more reasonable-sized options in National’s Emerald Aisle. It made sense. After all, we would need to go to the beach and the spring training game with Grandma and…