I am convinced that my nostrils are too small for my body. It has always felt like I was never getting enough air into my lungs through my nose. So when something blocked the airflow, like a chunk of snot, I would use my finger…
I have taken on a high school route as part of my school bus career. Gone are the days of driving a different route and seeing and hearing from different children. I have no stories to tell because when you drive a high school route…
I have the pleasure of being a school bus driver. One of the great delights of driving little kids around is the joy of seeing them learn something new. One kindergarten girl had learned something new and was eager to share this with me. “Do…
It is a basic assumption that school bus drivers have a lot of interaction with the students on board. But the truth is that there is little said between me, the driver and those who ride with me. The most significant part is that they…
It was the last day of school, and I arrived in my school bus, waiting for our turn to unload. I took the time to thank the kids for being a fantastic group and wished them a great summer. Somebody mentioned stickers. A couple of…
Whenever I am driving, I wear large, wrap-around blue sunglasses. These are great at preventing glare and reflection. Plus, bright lights trigger migraines, and I can never think of a reason why I would want one of those. I had little idea how I would…
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…
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…
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…
