One of the things that makes this country truly great is the will of the people.  Don't forget to exercise it.

Eau Claire's Creative Economy Week kicked off on Saturday with a panel discussion about the state of the creative economy in Eau Claire. The panel included Al Ross from Wisconsin Public Radio as moderator, Mike Schatz, the Economic Development Director of Eau Claire, Kristin Dexter, future owner of Forage in Eau Claire, B. J. Hollars, founder of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild and author, Greg Johnson, owner of Artisan Forge Studios, Dale Peters, City Manager of Eau Claire, and Nick Poss, owner and instructor at the Eau Claire Music School. It was an entertaining and far-reaching discusison - but I'll let you listen for yourselves. More Creative Economy Week events are scheduled for the rest of the week.

From my old pal Jay Gabler at The Current - exciting possible news about the Eaux Claires lineup this year - including Paul Simon, Wilco - and more. Or -- Meauxr.

Guess we will find out for sure tomorrow.

I'm very sorry to report that news has come in that Carrie Fisher has died after suffering the massive heart attack on a plane a few days ago. Silly as this interview is in some ways, it reminds me why everyone loved Carrie Fisher, whether she was being Princess Leia or just being herself. We can only hope 2016 ends soon - it has been a year of loss in so many areas, and movies has been one of the worst.