Doggone it Jerry ... here you go AGAIN, starting yet another thought provoking thread! When are you going to stop this nonesense?

I have already read several thoughtful and introspective postings. Quite well stated. And, as you said, it kinda depends on what kind of parents you had. You know, parents can come in "kinds," good, bad, indifferent, poorly, etc.

In my own case, speaking to my Father only, I do notice that am becoming more and more like him, and I consider that a real plus. He was a dear and kind man.

My children point this out to me occasionally. They mention the way I tell stories to make a point, as Dad did. They mention that when I lose my temper and start to cuss, I cuss in Finnish! They mention that I find the humor in the most mundane things.

As to your lawn mowing task, I relate to it well. CHEERS and thanks for starting this thread. Bob