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I’ve been lucky to have some wonderful mentors so far in my life. There are the obvious ones…teachers, professors, conductors, and such. But who do I overlook, and who else is a mentor, even if they don’t hold some kind of ‘official’ role. Who has taught me through their interest in me and my life? Or even just by being who they are, unrelated to me in any way? [a long pause] One possible answer: nature and trees. A bit of a cop-out answer: everyone I meet. [another pause] Am I mentor to anyone? Am I ok with that responsibility?

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