I know all about posses. I watched for the first two seasons, I love , and I get a kick out of Tracey Morgan’s gang of hanger-ons. When you’re rich and famous, you have your people around you. You surround yourself with friends and family you trust. Barack has a big posse: his wife, her mother, Valerie Jarrett, Reggie Love, David Axelrod, and Rahm (no last name needed.) If you’re just regular kind of folk, you probably have your inner circle of friends and loved ones who you count on. Maybe you have a best friend or two in your life, who you turn to for every little thing. And if you’re very, very lucky, you have a spouse or significant other who makes you laugh, helps you see a different perspective, and supports your every need. People need people. Barbra said it best on her album. We can draw strength from those around us; they can lift us up, bring meaning to our life, and add fun to our daily routine. Even though I enjoy my independence, and I don’t hesitate to go to a movie or a restaurant alone, I can’t imagine my life without my family and friends. Read next feature >