What is the deal with "Sister Cities"? I read in the paper recently that my hometown, Portland, Oregon, has nine "sisters" scattered throughout four Continents. What actually transpires in these sibling relationships? Would Portland ever visit her sisters, sleep on their couches, eat all their food, and drink all their booze? Would all the sisters ever decide to go to France for a girls night out? If Portland asks Suzhou to be her maid of honor at her wedding, would Sapporo, Guadalajara, Bologna, and the rest be offended that they are just bridesmaids?
While we are on this subject, why is there no "Brother Cities"?
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