Living at the Center of the World

Looking back hundreds of years, with hindsight to our advantage, where would you choose to live?
If we were alive during the Greek civilization, where would we of wanted to live?
More then likely rather then being in a conqueror country we would choose to live in or nearby Athens. Perhaps a beautiful ranch three hours ride on your horse from the city. When Italy was controlling the Roman Empire, would we choose to live near Rome? It seems with hindsight there is a draw to live near the center of power. I realize with information flowing at the speed of light it downplays this issue, but all one has to do is read a newspaper from Denver to see some things take longer to change.
So using this newfound insight fast forward 500 hundred years and look back to this day and age. The center of the world would be on the East Coast of the United States - New York/Washington
Perhaps that is what keeps all of us living and loving this area. Although many talk of fonder places they choose to continue to live here. Economy is usually the best at the center, the actual change of seasons ( 4 different seasons) is a draw that many do not realize until they move to Florida, being in the know has a subconscious draw to us. Local news to us is what the President did today. We take a lot for granted and perhaps we should take a moment to appreciate this wonderful life we have in America.
Now the dark clouds roll in called terrorism. If the crazies are going to detonate a nuclear device it will be in New York or Washington for these same reasons. As the center of the world it is also the center of the target. We must all prepare for the day because it is no longer a matter of if but when.
There is some serious hatred out there. So while we have it so well APPRECIATE it!