Theresa Rogan

Physiotherapist. Would rather be gardening. Highly sensitive bullsh#t detector.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Michelle and I loved reading to this bright group of kids today!

We hope this new Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center will be a place where folks come to read, check out books, and connect with one another for years to come.

[Karyn Maughan @karynmaughan]

JUST IN: The Madlanga Commission dons the Bafana jersey in support of South Africa at the World Cup - and reveals that commissioner Sandile Khumalo is missing his planned World Cup trip to Mexico to complete the inquiry’s work.

❤️🇿🇦❤️🇿🇦❤️

[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.

[Martina Navratilova @Martina]

lol

[🍀Louie Kerr 🇮🇪💚 @LouieKerr8]

😂

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

This is Ramsey. He is a mail delivery dog. Shipping is free, and while packages might not be handled with care, they are handled with enthusiasm. 14/10

[Nomasiko🇸🇩🇨🇩🇵🇸노마시코 S/her @Nomaculture]

Thia is so brilliant!
What a concept man!!!🥹🥹

[I am Ken @Ikennect]

I love this sign writer🤣

[Emerald van Zyl @interrec]

2 nd year medical student of University of Stellenbosch in dire strait as all her funds for rest of year was fraudulently withdrawn from her Standard Bank savings account. Standard Bank avers that her name and account number was compromised. Many students closed their accounts

[Stefan Springs @vaalsprings]

Dankie Cyril

[Mufasa007 @Mufasa0062]

The best thing about the R8.99 Woolworths carry bag charge, is that the cupboard next to my sink is now worth R19,648.

[Miss Ally @MissAlly_01]

At Heathrow airport check-in I was asked, "Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?"

I answered, "If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?"🤔

[Paul O’Brien @Paul_L_OBrien]

I washed my mom’s hair today and asked how it looked.

She said “Paul does a better job “

I said “Mom, I am Paul…”

She said “No you’re not. He’s better looking.” 🤣🤣🤣

Alzheimer’s is brutal, but can be so hilarious.

[Karyn Maughan @karynmaughan]

JUST IN: Eskom issues a notice of its intention to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate the supply of electricity to certain bulk supply points against the City of Johannesburg and City Power as arrear debt reaches R5.2 billion.
Full statement—->

[The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE @EdwardthembaSa]

Littering is one of the big problems we have here in Kruger.And signs are there:PLEASE DO NOT LITTER.😬😬😬
#Myoffice
📍KNP

[Qaanitah Hunter @QaanitahHunter]

Had it not been for @becsplanb meticulous reporting, Social development minister Sisisi Tolashe would have gotten away with gross violations and misgovernance. The president had no choice but to fire her. Journalism matters and real journalism is expensive.

[Brigid Laffan @BrigidLaffan]

This is a remarkable photograph-not a woman in sight. China & US -not a single woman in the room.

[Maverick @MaxPatricius]

A tiny Karoo town is about to become South Africa’s next billion-rand export story.
Prieska.
Population ~14,000.
The middle of nowhere.
In the 90s, the IDC poured R130 million into pistachios there.
Climate was perfect.
Vision was huge.
By 2011 they called it a failure, sold the equipment, and walked away.
Two farmers refused to quit.
The Mullers spent 15 brutal years mastering what institutions couldn’t: pollination, varieties, processing. They built Karoo Pistachios and the Desert Emerald brand.
Last year: 20 tons.
Next decade target: 60,000 tons.
South Africa now chasing 5-8% of the global market. Selling at R613/kg, and rising fast as Iran stumbles.
Lesson for every deep-pocketed investor:
The biggest opportunities aren’t where capital flows. They’re where capital gave up.
Conviction beats committees.
Every.
Single.
Time.
The Mullers didn’t invent pistachios.
They just refused to bury a dream everyone else abandoned.