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.
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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.
Moreen Simpson: Windy national treasure has overstayed welcome
She seems to have developed a lucrative niche for herself as an aged national treasure, but Miriam Margoyles is a gem I can do without.
Moreen Simpson: Music Hall memories are special
Thanks to the EE for highlighting the 200th anniversary of that grand institution, the Music Hall.
Moreen Simpson: Lockdown locks badly in need of some colouring
I can't put off the dirty deed for much longer.
Moreen Simpson: If I had a hammer… we’d get the tag off my vodka
How is your corona-shopping going?
Moreen Simpson: Something rings a bell with repeats
Thanks to the great British lockdown, viewers are being treated to loads of repeats we’re not quite remembering from before.
Moreen Simpson: Many have memories of the Matty
Spooky. It’s exactly 43 years since I was lying in state in my room on the top floor of the Matty in Aberdeen, such a brilliant view.