Lydia Craemer

Law librarian
Info pro
Networking Twitter Ninja
Knowledge connector
Wired woman
Eco-worrier/warrior
* Leadership
* Education
* Cricket
Opinions are my own

[cumi @sambellcumi]

I genuinely thought this was a real dress 😭👗✨
The details keep getting more unreal 😳🤍

[Dr Helen Fry | WWII Historian @DrHelenFry]

Did you know that the first women to land on the Normandy beachhead in June 1944 were nurses of Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service?

Their task was to establish a field hospital for 600 wounded soldiers.

They succeeded.

Please remember these heroines who saved lives:

[El Club del Arte 🎨📷📚🖼🕍🎼 @Arteymas_]

Cuando el dueño se parece a su perro…

Dibujos animados que envejecen como el buen vino…

Eran realmente obras de arte!

[Night Sky Today @NightSkyToday]

We should have a holiday called "Space Day" where lights are turned off to appreciate our starry night.

[noor୨୧ @wottheberry]

i took a 45-minute uber ride home from the airport last night after a brutal, three-day business trip.

i was completely emotionally and physically drained, and my social battery was at absolute zero.

when i got into the car, the driver.. an older guy named kabir.. didn't say the usual "how was your flight?" or turn on the radio.

instead, he just handed me a small, laminated piece of paper attached to the back of his headrest.
it was a literal "ride menu."
it said:
1. *the silent ride* (total quiet, no pressure to talk).
2. *the therapist ride* (if you need to vent about your day, i am listening).
3. *the tourist ride* (i will tell you cool facts about the city).
4. *the radio ride* (we just listen to old jazz and coast).

i smiled, pointed to number 1, and whispered, "silent ride, please. thank you."

he gave me a warm nod in the rearview mirror, adjusted the AC, and drove the entire 45 minutes in absolute, beautiful silence.

it was the most peaceful, therapeutic boundary i’ve experienced all year. i felt my entire nervous system finally reset.

when he dropped me off, i gave him a massive tip and told him, "that menu is a genius business idea. you must get amazing reviews."

He looked back at me and said, "i didn't make the menu to get better tips, dear.

my daughter has severe social anxiety, and she told me that the hardest part of her day is navigating small talk with strangers when her brain is tired.

she told me it feels like running a marathon.

i made the card so that anyone who gets into my car can feel completely safe dropping the mask for a little while."

i walked into my apartment and just sat on my suitcase.

we live in a world that is constantly screaming at us to perform, to network, to be "on," and to over-communicate.

but sometimes, the deepest form of love and respect you can show another human being is just creating a small, safe pocket of silence for them to rest in.

pay attention to the people who give you permission to be quiet. they are rare.

[Cllr Devon Steenkamp @THEDEVCHEV]

⚡ #NorthridingAH #NorthwoldGardens #Northgate #Sundowner #RandparkRidge #KyaSand
07 June 2026 Time: 15h18 - Cllr Devon Steenkamp

City Power has been notified of a new outage affecting parts of Northriding AH, Northwold Gardens, Northgate, Sundowner, Randpark Ridge and Kya Sand.

Residents have reported hearing explosions and seeing smoke in the area prior to the outage.

City Power teams have been alerted and are expected to conduct an assessment to determine the cause of the interruption and the extent of the damage.

At this stage, no estimated restoration time is available. Further updates will be provided once feedback has been received from City Power.

🗳️ While we continue to fight for better service delivery and hold the City accountable, lasting change ultimately comes through the ballot box. Please take a moment to ensure you are correctly registered to vote on 4 November by visiting https://t.co/SUBGw5fCyV and completing your registration check.

Kind regards,
Cllr Devon Steenkamp
Ward 134 Councillor

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

'Cornflowers' by contemporary UK painter Susan Entwistle #WomensArt

[Kevin McLeod @bannon1975]

The librarian who hand-sells a book, who says I think you specifically will love this one, is doing something that an algorithm cannot replicate.
They have read the book.
They have read the child.
And they have made a considered judgement that these two things belong together. When that judgement is right, it can change everything. We thank all the librarians out there who take the time to make that difference.

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

'Symphony in blue' by contemporary painter Sarah Bowman #WomensArt

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

This is Freddy and Ozzy. They are transferring data. Please do not disrupt them until the process is complete. 13/10 for both

[Linda @alexanderlinda_]

Don’t give me flowers, give me a bookquet🥹😭

[Lydia Craemer @infointuitive]

@RuthEleanorE Enjoy the sunshine while you can. Let's hope the rain that's forecast brings rainbows and not tears.

[Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy @TeamThandulwazi]

JOIN US FOR A COFFEE - THANDULWAZI THURSDAYS

Curious about Thandulwazi?

No formal presentation.
Just coffee and conversation.

Everyone is welcome.

Higher Ground Restaurant
Every Thursday
7:30am - 10am

[Mbekezeli @MbekezeliMB]

The Gauteng High Court issued a groundbreaking judgment today:

Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) is both “money” and “capital” for the purpose of the SA Reserve Bank’s exchange control regime, reversing a 2025 judgment which found cryptocurrency isn’t money.

https://t.co/geJ2VxOpPv

[Lydia Craemer @infointuitive]

@RuthEleanorE Hang in there ! Will be on eatch and warning duty for the coastal peeps.

[Lydia Craemer @infointuitive]

@RuthEleanorE The lovely thing about retirement ? You *get to do* what you *want to do*. The freedom and quality of life in that is huge.

[RSAJudiciary @OCJ_RSA]

NOTICE: Planned Maintenance – Court Online System (No Downtime Expected)

The Court Online System will undergo scheduled maintenance on Monday, 1 June 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. No interruption to service is expected during this period.

For assistance or enquiries, please contact Support at [email protected] or 010 493 2600.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

[RSAJudiciary @OCJ_RSA]

01 June 2026

JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT

JUDICIAL VACANCIES

This serves as a reminder to interested candidates that the closing date for nominations for the judicial vacancies listed below is Friday, 5 June 2026.

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Tamsin Abbott, English stained glass artist #womensart #FullMoon #May