*Featured image generated with Gemini. Hi and welcome back to Life Captured! Today, we’re talking about the great daily metamorphosis. You know the one: where your sweet, halo-wearing “little angel” steps onto a yellow bus and, presto change-o—becomes the bus driver’s “little devil.” I get it. At home, they’re precious. But once those folding doors hiss … Read more
Hi. Welcome back to Life Captured. Driving a bus means I’m not just a navigator of the roads; I’m often a witness to some pretty hilarious “kid logic.” Today’s route featured a moment that was too good not to share. It was a hot one today—one of those afternoons where the only relief is “standard bus … Read more
The board was set, the pawns were moved, and the tiny tactician blundered into a sharp corner. Watching these young minds battle it out on the chessboard is both exciting and heartwarming. But sometimes, even the best players fall into what you might call a “self-inflicted woe.” It’s that moment when a simple mistake or oversight costs … Read more
Have you ever thought how weather can affect school buses? Hi. Before I became a student delivery specialist, I never gave a single thought about buses on bad days or sunny days. Weight varies for different types of large, heavy vehicles.. The weight of most standard school buses; 23,000–29,000 lbs (Type C), or up to … Read more
“I’m a girl wrestler, of course I make boys cry” Hello, Welcome to Life Captured! Meet the belle of the brawl Back when my son wrestled (2000’s) there was not enough girls to have a league of their own. Now there are many girls wrestling. Yesterday, Brie participated in kids club regionals. She placed 2nd. … Read more
Have you ever been to a chess tournament? Just this weekend I had the opportunity to attend one. The room where the games were, spectators were not allowed. A few of the doors had small windows that allowed someone to peek through. My youngest grand daughter is on her school’s chess team. This is her … Read more
Yes, school buses are safe. The design of the bus itself was built on protecting the students. Strong, closely spaced, padded seats will keep the student contained if an accident occurred. Large size; flashing lights, and stop sign arms make the bus visible. The drivers are trained professionals. Distractions prevents the driver from giving full … Read more