My sister and I have a lot in common as far as food preferences go. However, our similar preferences aren’t all shared by our Mother. She often comments that she doesn’t know how she raised two girls who’s taste differs so much from hers!

Yet, we also have differences. Sis doesn’t care for anything made with corn meal. She doesn’t like cornbread, corn flakes, or English muffins, although she loves Fritos. Go figure.

Our personal style is different, too. When we were younger, she tended to wear more classic styles while I donned equestrian riding apparel and Western clothes most of the time. Even now, I tend to wear a few more frills and pink than Sis does, and I still love boots and tiered skirts. I don’t wear them as often simply because I don’t want to look like an old lady who hasn’t progressed out of her teens!

So, Sis and I look nearly alike, eat nearly alike, but dress completely differently. That’s the wonderful thing about families - there’s always room for diversity and individualism!

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