My THIRD Tip as a Bus Driver!
I can say with complete honesty that I never understood the value of a tip until I became a school bus driver. I have been in the service industry for most of my career, and it is only now that I am getting tips. I…
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree at the ROC
I would prefer a better day than Friday the 13th. I have an eye doctor appointment and might get a needle in the eye. It should be fun; at least, that is what I am told. Since we have the afternoon off, I decided we…
Birthdaymas
One of my favourite gifts to my kids is the gift of time. This Christmas, my present to my daughter, Caitlyn, will be her first trip to the USA. I have called this trip Birthdaymas in celebration of Caitlyn’s and Jesus’ birthdays. It is a…
My Second Tip As A Bus Driver
There is nothing more than the satisfaction of a job well done. Then, the added bonus of feeling the appreciation of the people I serve. Recently, I received my first tip as a school bus driver. It was a sign of the deep respect that…
Can We Be Late
The previous school year, I acted as a cover driver for other school bus drivers who, for whatever reason, could not do their route. This school year, I did something different. I took a route of my own, but I did so in a way…
School Lockdown
I am a bus driver, and for the most part, the only drama I expect is that of kids being kids. On this day, things were different. I was driving to my school to pick up the students and bring them home. I have to…
Blown Away by Christmas in the Windy City
“Because it is eight hours away,” was my answer to why I picked Chicago for our Christmas vacation. I would continue to explain that I have a two-hour rule for travelling. We can go two hours away each day we have off to explore. Since…
The Story Behind Matanuska Glacier
Behind every picture, there is a story. This one is both about fear and intrigue. Charlene and I were on our epic lifetime trip to Alaska in the summer of 2023. The main focus of what we would do in Alaska was a small boat…
My First Tip As A Bus Driver
As a school bus driver, I sometimes feel underappreciated and taken for granted; this lifestyle can be challenging. There is the expectation of arriving on time. Not early, not late, but on time. We need to balance the weather, traffic, kids running late or walking…
Multiple Trips In The Works
Wow! I love planning trips, but this is the first time I have had to plan this many all at once. The past couple of months have kept me rather busy on my computer, coming up with destinations and itineraries for my travel plans and…