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November 14, 2025
HomeCommunityJust a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Reflections of living life in Culver City by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Do Not Hesitate – Vote Yes on 50

October 16, 2025 0
You very likely have a ballot; maybe it’s sitting on your desk, or languishing with a pile of mail on …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Dancing Across the Minefield

September 26, 2025 0
The art of the essay is about taking an idea out to play, in order to prove a point. There’s …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Do Not Obey in Advance

August 13, 2025 0
The text of Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny – 20 Lessons from the 20th Century is brief, blunt, essential reading right …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

The Future is Already Here

July 17, 2025 0
I keep coming back to Sandra Bland.  I’m as distraught and depressed as most everyone else, but I’m taking some …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just A Thought – Adieu

July 7, 2025 0
Breaking up with a a media outlet that you have considered essential for years is a challenge. Sheer habit alone …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

So, What are You Boycotting?

May 27, 2025 0
With the dark cloud of recession looming large, current economic policies remind me that voting with my wallet is the …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Getting Good Grades on the Stress Test

March 14, 2025 0
A friend was talking about having to take a ‘stress test’ as part of a physical exam, and the phrase …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Community Conversation on the Middle East Crisis – Small World

March 3, 2025 0
It comes back, over and over again, to the basic choice of civilization. Either some people are more important than …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Doubling Down/Doubling Up

January 24, 2025 0
The unfortunate phrase “doubling down” has been used so often by mainstream media that it’s become kind of bland, and …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Tasting the Moment

January 10, 2025 0
As someone who has anxiety issues, I often practice meditation as way of helping myself through a challenge. While I’ve …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

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    November 11, 2025 0
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    November 10, 2025 0

Culver City Community

  • Sepulveda Connects – Community Input Needed
    November 14, 2025 0
  • Walk ‘n Rollers, CC Historical Society Partner for Walking Tour of DTCC
    November 14, 2025 0
  • Week-Long Food Drive @ the Plunge
    November 10, 2025 0

Culver City Politics

  • Keep Showing Up! Nov 8 @ Culver City Hall
    November 7, 2025 2
  • Big Win for Prop 50 – California Votes Yes by a Wide Margin
    November 5, 2025 0
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Culver City Arts

  • Final Weekend for Actors’ Gang “Arrest the Clowns”
    November 14, 2025 0
  • AVPA – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    November 13, 2025 0
  • Sandhi – Kathak Dance @ Glorya Kaufman
    November 13, 2025 0

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  • Walk 'n Rollers, CC Historical Society Partner for Walking Tour of DTCC
    Join Culver City Walk & Rollers for Their Next Community Walk! On November 23, Culver City Walk & Rollers will join the Culver City Historical Society for a family-friendly historical tour of downtown Culver City. The event is free and open to everyone! Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to
  • LA County Offers Free Flu Shots - Nov. 18
    November 18
  • New Exhibitions to Open at the Wende Museum: The Sextant, Intersections, Red Woodstock
    Opening November 8
  • Culver City Symphony 'Summon the Heroes, Salute the Heroes'
    November 15
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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