I think it's my appreciation of an honest life.
What is the most obvious non-physical trait you picked up from one of your parents?
Laughter. My home was a laugh riot!
Not to whine, but to just do what you can to make things better.
My mother's sense of worry .
My mother thanked everyone 2 or3 times i do myself and i appreciate
My distrust and dislike of them. Apply that to either one.
My ability to look ahead to the ramifications of my actions, down three to four levels. Like a good "pool player" you don't just want to sink the ball you want to place the cue ball in position for the next one and position that one for the next.
Obsessive Compulsive . . . .
I used to watch my dad get totally engrossed in a thing . . . When that was done he would get equally engrossed (Obsessed) in something else . . . I see this in my youngest son as well . . .