The year 2015 is nearly over and what have I learned during the past year? I learned that it was a difficult year for family issues. But beyond that, I learned that the more things change, the more they stay the same. I am in the twilight of my years and I am still searching for answers as to why we human beings are so inhumane to other humans.

This evening's music features delta blues guitarist and singer, sometimes travelling partner of Robert Johnson, Johnny Shines.

Every once in a while someone says something so incisive that it causes you to look at an issue in an entirely different way.
Rev. Jesse Jackson managed to do that earlier this week.