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January 4, 2026
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

Being Present

December 24, 2025 0
The year-end is coming quickly, and for many of us, the calendar cannot change fast enough. It’s been a year …[READ MORE]
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]

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  • LA County Library - How to Know a Person
    January 13
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    January 17
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    January 11 & 12
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    January 12
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