Welcome to this week’s Seven Days, Seven Snaps. I am excited for this week’s set of pictures. It already started with a funny story. 🤭
Sunday- Nov 1 , 2026
There I was, third in line at a newly renovated Lawrence intersection. Because let’s be honest, half the town is a giant orange-cone obstacle course right now.
I spot these bizarre black-and-white road bumps. Ooh, art! Perfect for a seven-day photo challenge!
Then panic hit: I need my camera before the light turns green.
The light turns green. Car one clears. Car two rolls through. And then… enter me.
I’m simultaneously mashing the window button, creeping forward at a snail’s pace, tapping the brakes just enough to hover in limbo, and trying to steady my phone. Snap.
Suddenly, the car behind me leans on their horn like their life depends on it.
Naturally, with my window finally all the way down, I stuck my arm straight out, upward and gave them the friendliest, most enthusiastic wave possible. In return, they gave me the prestigious “number one” finger. They… did not appreciate my warm hospitality.
Meanwhile, through all this vehicular chaos, my only thought was: Did I even get the shot?!
I’m pretty sure those bumps were put there for bike safety, but they aren’t at all the intersections. Have you ever seen them anywhere else?
Monday- Nov 2, 2026
I found ‘the’ perfect Tuesday’s snapshot! A great story for today. I hope it brings a smile to your face.
After driving a route, the bus driver first checks for any student left on the bus. I’ve had a couple fall asleep on the way home. After checking for students, trash needs collected and tossed out. Today a small folded piece of paper caught my eye. Normally I would have just tossed it into the trash. But, today I unfolded it to see what it was about. I am so happy I decided not to toss it. It brought back so many memories of my childhood crushes. 😋
The owner of this note is Ivalee. She’s a little cute first grader. I’m assuming the sentence, ‘I have a…’ is completed with the word- crush. I took this picture and text it to her mom.
Tuesday- Nov 3, 2026
My civic duty done. I voted!
Wednesday- Nov 4, 2026
Today I had the pleasure of driving the 5th grade music class to the Kansas City Symphony.
Thursday- Nov 5, 2026
At the end of a route, each seat is checked for any belongings left behind and trash. I have the pleasure of sweeping & cleaning the bus. Not today. When I discovered this mess, I thought I’m going to have the person responsible clean it up. There’s more to this story. More later……
Friday- Nov 6, 2026
This is one of my stops on my daily route. I enjoy seeing this view when I open the doors to pick up Miss Hayley!
Saturday- Nov 7, 2026
Spent the day at a middle school chess tournament hosted by my granddaughter’s school. While Erika and Shaune helped run the event, I got to spend quality time with Brynlee. All in all, a great day.
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by Life Captured and look through my latest week of picture journaling! Waking up every day to find that one perfect moment has become such a rewarding routine, and now that it is officially a habit, sharing it with you makes it even better. I can’t wait to see what unexpected stories the next seven days will bring. I’m so glad to have you along for this creative journey, and I look forward to seeing you right back here next week for the next round of snaps!
Yesterday is today’s memory.
Be sure to capture your memory today!
All the best,.
Debra Ellen
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I have never seen those striped bumps before but the vast majority of our roads are covered in orange cones too. All the local states and towns are at a mad rush to get all the roadwork done before our snowy and icy season hit. The Kansas City Symphony building is beautiful!
Here in Lawrence, they always do road construction starting in August when students are coming back to town/school. Then is doesn’t get completed for months.
Have a fun weekend.
All the best.
So enjoyed! What a nice pick me up.
Hi, Kathy. I’m happy this was a picker upper for you!
Have a fun weekend.
Those bumps in the road are something different, I haven’t seen anything like those before.
Aww! That little note is so cute and so sweet you sent it to the girls mom!
Hi, Kim. I appreciate your visit and comment.
Have a fun weekend.
What a cool building the Symphony is!
Hi, Cat. Thanks for stopping by!
Have a fun weekend.
Yes, those black and white bumpy things definitely give me art vibes! And, that was so nice of the person behind you to give you the thumbs up (wink, wink)! Ah, yes, the do you like me circle yes or no notes…those bring back so many memories. I wonder if older kids even do that anymore with the rise of technology. It’s nice to know little Ivalee still wants to know. I really do enjoy these seven snapshots, Debra. I am so glad you share them!
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Hi, Marsha. Kids now days, do they even know how to write a letter? When my daughter was in grade school her 4th grade teacher requested each student to provide a grandparents address or special person. She had them be penpals. Mrs. Landis provided the stamps. When I found this out, I had my daughter take in a book of stamps. We did this several times.
Those bumps kind of look like a snake that’s moving forwards. It makes me think of this movie with Kevin Bacon where there’s a kind of monster like that.
Tremors! I remember when it first came out. The sequels never matched up.
Have a fun weekend.
All the best.