Snipe are the shorebird of the field. It doesn’t seem to make sense, but it’s true. According to numerous bird identification books, they are “inconspicuous along grassy edges of ponds or among muddy stubble in flooded fields,” not along the shore. But “shorebird” is their classification.

The damp and difficult terrain of the Wilson's Snipe

The first sign of trouble fell out of my mouth. My speech was drunken, it was such a slur. I was sober at the time – it was bedtime. I felt a slight panic as I plopped on to my bed, grasped the phone and called both my son and daughter with the garbled news, “I am not normal.” They were almost speechless.

What exactly is a mentor and what does a mentor do? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary a mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. Expanding on that definition, a good mentor has a willingness to share or teach their skills and knowledge, is non-judgemental, gives honest and constructive feedback, is flexible and values diversity.