I'm getting ready to go to my grandson's Chicago debut! He will be playing a jazz piano duet with his best friend. The event is some kind of educational jazz festival.

I made Laura's chili yesterday, but instead of setting the crockpot on high, I set it on low. So I looked it up and found I needed to cook it for four more hours. Since I had started it in the afternoon, I was ready for bed when it was done! I put the crock in the fridge and later today I'll shred the chicken and add the cream cheese and heat it up on the stovetop. I think it will still be good.

I spent $3 on ingredients yesterday. Variables are now at 64%. I have a trip coming up, and I'm due for a haircut, so it will probably end up being a close one. I get paid on the 28th.

I paired up fronts and backs on the placemats and I will be able to make 12, which is the ideal number. Not sure if I'll get started on the sewing today, as a trip to the city is always an ordeal, and I'll be tired.