GEMINI (COMMENT).

GEMINI (COMMENT). Today is my twin brother’s birthday. I set off a discussion here of how twins are similar, with special attention to my brother Elmer and me. I have always thought that our personalities were very similar and the commenters seem to agree. The similarities led to some logistical problems. When we were roommates (up to the age of 26), I was so accustomed to the attention we got on the street that I didn’t notice it (Being a twin is a little like being a beautiful girl). Now, of course, when we seldom see each other I can’t help noticing the stares on the street. Back in the day, we had developed an instinct for not speaking in unison. Even then, not infrequently when I responded to something somebody said, I would be told, “Your brother said the same thing to me earlier today.” What is merely an amusing expression or twitch becomes hilarious when done by two people at the same time.