Category Archives: Automotive

What else is going on

The employment front Did I mention I changed jobs again? This is the last time for a while, I swear. I did really love what I was doing at the newspaper (and the cool people in the media group there) … Continue reading

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Nissan Versa – Post Road-Trip Followup

This past Friday night we had our first really long ride in the new wheels, traveling from tobacco country all the way up to the Ocean state.   Really all new car purchase decions should be made after a 700 … Continue reading

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Car Review: 2009 Toyota Yaris

Before we picked out the Versa, we had considered a few other vehicles as potential family transporters. The Honda Fit was cool, but in short supply. The Scion xD was a possibility, but hard to get without expensive dealer add-ons. … Continue reading

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Car Review: 2009 Nissan Versa

Earlier this week Kate and I had a chance to drive a 2009 Nissan Versa hatchback.  It’s the smallest Nissan offered here in the States.  In other parts of the world, it’s called the Tiida.  The one we drove was … Continue reading

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Car Review: 2002 Mazda Miata

On our last visit up north, Kate and I were afforded a night out for our anniversery by way of some free baby sitting from Grammie Cass.  Kate, wanting to make the night something a little different (and knowing her … Continue reading

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Car Review: 2008 Honda Fit

This past weekend we were just sort of hanging around so we decided to drive up to New England and get our kid baptized. Good times hanging with the fam, and we’ll post up some photos when we get them … Continue reading

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A Short List

A short list of things I would have written long blog posts if I wasn’t so into the whole parenting thing*. 1. The iPod Touch.  I picked this up as one-last-toy-for-me before Ted was born and can’t seem to not … Continue reading

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