The Middle Man Seven sisters and three brothers along with two cows, two horses, a few pigs, dozens of chickens, a dog, cats multiplying like rabbits made for a childhood filled with chores, games, responsibilities and a lifetime of change. Being born in the middle of that clan was a definite advantage for me. I believe a good balance of building blocks which helped develop the person I am today came from having older siblings …showed first 75 words of 702 total…

…showed last 75 words of 702 total…obstacles, manage time and achieve reasonable goals. Responsibility helps to shape a person’s character, by causing you to learn discipline, meet deadlines and feel pride when goals are met. Caring and sharing are two traits that you learn quickly, living with twelve other people under one roof and are necessary for a peaceful happy life. I am glad for my childhood being filled with family and friends, which sometimes were under the same roof.