There’s tired, then there’s VBS tired. The kind of tired from hiking a mile upstairs each way from crafts to rec to music, which has choreography that would wear out a World of Dance contestant, and three more miles in additional back-and-forth trips for restroom escorts and “please, may I have some more to drink?” Oh, and did I mention rec is outside today? It’s going to be 95 with rain forest humidity.
Wouldn’t give it up for the world on a plate.
But, as I will be dragging anchor when I get home, I have a treat in the fridge: steeped a jar of good-quality spring-pickin’s green tea a friend brought home from China. Tossed in 3 fresh cucumber slices (courtesy of my sweet student VBS helper) and and a filter bag of dried honeysuckle; let it chill overnight. My first taste was tasty; I’m sure it’ll be more so with my feet up and my eyes closed and the blinds drawn later today.
(Hoping this is the beginning of a new respect for lowly cucumbers—my childhood memories are still tainted by the smell of Mom’s ice cream tub of cucumbers and onions in vinegar that was perpetually in the fridge three months of the year.)
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VBS!!! I remember teaching VBS and running the arts and crafts section. Good memories, but ugh. hot!
I still do that cucumber and onions in the vinegar thing. VBS, an investment in the future. Got my copy of the good book in 74 and still have it today. Albeit a little worn and the back coming off. My mother wrote in it and she passed two years after I got it. It is a treasured thing.
“Investment in the future” comment makes me smile: I’m (ahem, cough) dating myself a little, but nothing makes my buttons bust more than seeing the kids I taught in grade school turning into leaders themselves. I’m blessed to have had a teeny part in that.
How did I miss this review? Why have I never thought to add cucumber slices to iced green tea?
Still not a huge cucumber fan, but it was nice and cooling.
VBS!!! I remember teaching VBS and running the arts and crafts section. Good memories, but ugh. hot!
I still do that cucumber and onions in the vinegar thing. VBS, an investment in the future. Got my copy of the good book in 74 and still have it today. Albeit a little worn and the back coming off. My mother wrote in it and she passed two years after I got it. It is a treasured thing.
“Investment in the future” comment makes me smile: I’m (ahem, cough) dating myself a little, but nothing makes my buttons bust more than seeing the kids I taught in grade school turning into leaders themselves. I’m blessed to have had a teeny part in that.
How did I miss this review? Why have I never thought to add cucumber slices to iced green tea?
Still not a huge cucumber fan, but it was nice and cooling.