A recent post by https://paolsoren.wordpress.com who is an excellent storyteller prompted me to reread ‘The Leopard’ by Giuseppe di Lampedusa. Today I began with Raleigh Trevelyan’s introduction to my Folio Society edition of 1988.
Afterwards I watched the rugby Six Nations contests between Wales and Ireland, and between England and Scotland. Both games resulted as I expected, but much closer in more tense and thrilling encounters.
Such is Jackie’s, to my mind, unique skill in reheating roast meat that, for tonight’s dinner we enjoyed the second half of yesterday’s roast chicken as moist as before, with the addition of fresh vegetables and Yorkshire pudding, accompanied in her case by Diet Coke and mine by Château de Ruth Sainte Cecile Côte due Rhône Villages 2023. This delicious medal winner was a Christmas present from Martin.
The rugby was fun. I really like The Leopard- have read it several times over the years.
Thank you very much, Kim. This will be my second time
Sounds like a lovely day, Derrick, followed by the expected (and appreciated) excellent dinner.
Thank you very much, Pat
Keeping reheated meat moist is an excellent skill.
Thank you very much, Tootlepedal
A good piece of literature, a great sports match (or two) and a wonderful meal shared with a loved one. It doesn’t get much better than this. How could it?
Thank you so much, Donna
The Leopard isn’t a book I’ve run across before.
Thanks very much, Liz. I will feature it
You’re welcome, Derrick. I look forward to learning more.
Similar day to TWM, with a different reading list
Thank you very much, Sylvie
Jackie is an excellent cook. She could have opened her own 5-star restaurant.
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Reading, Rugby, Roast-chicken!
Rejoice! 
(((HUGS)))
Thanks very much, Carolyn XX
Sounds delicious, Derrick. I look forward to your review of The Leopard.
Like Robbie, I look forward to your opinion of The Leopard. Thank you.
Thanks very much, GP
I’ve never read The Leopord either, and I’m looking forward to your review.
Thank you very much, Laurie
I enjoy games much more when they are close. Anyone with skill to cook meat puts me a little in awe – reheating so much more.
Thank you so much, Crystal
It sounds like an excellent, relaxing day!
Thanks very much, Merril
Thrilling matches both
Yes. Thanks very much, Sheree
Co-incidentally I attempted to watch the 1963 film version of Il Gattopardo recently. I found it on YouTube. Despite being introduced by Burt Lancaster, it transpired to be in Italian in which I am not proficient enough to follow the entire length. An English-dubbed version is available, but either on DVD or from a streaming service. And apparently there is a new remake.
Thanks very much, Gwen
I’ve never read The Leopard. Another one on my list, thanks to you, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Dolly
Yoou are most welcome, Derrick.
A tranquil day!
Thank you very much, Riba