Moreen Simpson: Restaurants need to be PR savy in trying times
Two EE stories this week had my life flashing before my teary eyes.
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Moreen Simpson: Why trying to get the jab just gave me the needle
Three momentous events in one week. Nice-but-nobody-special Joe Biden scrapes through to the US presidency. A lovely couple, who sound like the legendary scientific geniuses Louie and Marie Pasteur, crack the Covid vaccine. And … Mo finally gets her flu jab. Fit next? Trumpie conceding he wisnae swicked?
Moreen Simpson: Let’s consult the people before overhauling city
At last, sense has prevailed. After weeks of protests from the beach-loving public, Aberdeen City councillors have U-turned.
Moreen Simpson: Brain-fade happens to the best of us Mr Biden
It can happen to anyone, often at the worst possible time.
Moreen Simpson: Go-kart laughs prompted an ‘accident’ at trackside
Up hands if you’re desperate for a roarin’ good laugh to cheer you up?
Moreen Simpson: Lockdown stress gets us wrapped up in our gripes
My spies tell me the stress of lockdown is turning us into harrumphin’ al’ grumpfutticks.
Moreen Simpson: Bad planning has seen us miss out on oil’s potential
It's like half a century is just yesterday away.
Moreen Simpson: Nae right rite of passage blighted for youngsters
My heart goes out to our young folk who’ve just started university.
Moreen Simpson: Fat chance of sitting by the pool with a cocktail
Where did it all go wrong? This week I should be laid oot on a sunbed perfecting my tan by an aquamarine pool, sippin’ a cocktail and thinkin’ o’ you peer folkies back in Aiberdeen as the autumn weather kicks in.
Moreen Simpson: Three adults, one lunch and no fairy godmother
Fit next? This pandemic is fair diggin’ in. Plunged into lockdown in March, most of us thought it would all be over by summer – autumn at worst.
Moreen Simpson: This kind of protocol only masks the true reality
It's been a week of Covid firsts. First time at the dentist since October, having missed my six-month check-up and hygienist rake-oot in April.
Moreen Simpson: Rabbits, the royals and a romance that never was
There may not be a Braemar Gathering tomorrow, but Her Maj seems to have had a superb gatherin’ of her ain folk over the past week.
Moreen Simpson: Let’s give huge round of applause to members of Save Bon Accord Baths
I am excited, but also infuriated. Monday’s Evening Express brought me the great news of plans to stage an open day in our beloved Bon Accord Baths to mark its 80th anniversary.
Moreen Simpson: Shell shock after finding creature in watering can
I wonder if most of the rest of the UK is having a right good laugh at Aberdeen.
Moreen Simpson: Domestic bliss when beloved cleaner returned was short lived
On Tuesday, I was in Seventh Heaven. After 14 long weeks of lockdown isolation from my greatest luxury, it was returned to me today.
Moreen Simpson: Telly junk-food deadline is wasted on fatsos like me
Well, at least I’m bang on trend. There’s BoJo urging us overweighters to lose five pounds in a bid to save the NHS a whopping £100 million over the next five years, as he launches his Better Health Campaign.
Moreen Simpson: Hairdresser has her work cut out with this princess
How should I put this? Let’s go with Fred Flintstone’s: Ya-ba-da-ba-doo!
Moreen Simpson: Teepee birthday treat for Toots tempers holiday disappointment
You may have noticed I’ve been bangin’ on for a whilie about my holiday to Majorca.
Moreen Simpson: Social distancing stories can have sting in the tale
Cheers! After our long Lockdown, the Neest’s bars and cafes were allowed to start serving us – strictly al fresco and 2m apart – on Monday.
Moreen Simpson: Diet challenge for a food-lovin’ quine
Believe it or not, I’ve a couple of major thingies in common with Blustering Boris.
Moreen Simpson: OAPs up in arms at Prof’s post-lockdown suggestion
Too be, or not to be... two metres from the gadgie next to you?
Moreen Simpson: All virtual fun and games as lockdown gets heated
Sprawled in front of the telly on Saturday night, probably like most of us in lockdown.
Moreen Simpson: Goodbye to old friend I’m happy to see the pack of!
I reckon I can finally say farewell to an old, old friend.
Moreen Simpson: Seeing the toots at last but regretting that burger
What a lockdown-easing delight of a weekend. Like thousands of others in Scotland, I came finally face-to-face (but nae too close) to my nearest and dearest, after three months of virtual contact.
Moreen Simpson: Boris Johnson is just not fit for purpose
I have interviewed many people for jobs. But while I was watching our prime minister answering questions in front of the House of Commons liaison committee on Wednesday, never have I been more sure about someone I definitely would not employ.
Moreen Simpson: Mums and dads deserve to be recognised for tough role
As our children might be back to their desks in August, can I send a wee Hero-gram to a group who’ve so far missed out on the pandemic praise? The mums and dads.
Moreen Simpson: New scales weigh to go to shift the extra pounds
It should have been a week of transformations.
Moreen Simpson: No dye – but doctor wis enough to turn me grey
To any regular readers I have to ‘fess up: I didn’t do the dirty deed.
Moreen Simpson: Mince and tatties – and the one-eyed parkie
Thanks to Facebook for so many wonderful photies from donkey’s years ago.
Moreen Simpson: Locked down with the telly
Usually the main topic of conversation when I’m on the phone to my mates these days is what we’re watching on the telly.