Kvelling :-)

For the past 10 weeks, Gabe (who's almost 6) has been taking an wonderful after-school Orff music class, taught by the talented Laura Condoylis. The kids sing, dance, make up stories, play hand percussion, and beat on drums. What's not to like? :-)

Last night, Scott and I attended the class holiday music performance at La Di Da, a local Jazz cafe in Half Moon Bay. It was a joy to see kids 5-9 years old singing and playing music together in an ensemble. Gabe even got to do a short solo into the mic - and he sounded great! I now know the true meaning of the phrase 'shep naches.'

NACHES: Joy. To "shep naches" means to derive pleasure. Jewish children are expected to provide their parent with naches in the form of achievement.

(For extra credit, look up the phrase 'kvell'.)

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[Grandpa]

I must say--with absolute impartiality--that these are probably the cutest kids I have ever seen. Ahem.