I just returned from a trip to Spokane to visit my sister. It was great fun, laughter inducing, relaxing just being me, intoxicating taking another step. I am the middle kid - with an older sister and younger brother. Here's why that's GREAT:
there's always someone else to blame
most tasks are better done by someone older or younger
one can hang out comfortably in the middle (in gatherings as well as on controversial topics)
you probably won't die first- you probably won't die last
comfort is given in knowing that you will always know more and know less
when there was someone to pound on, availability was not a problem