Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

I teach yoga when I’m not writing journalism.  For years I have taught Hatha Yoga at the YMCA, and I close the class with the traditional “Namaste.” It does not translate directly, but the way …[READ MORE]

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg said that America’s symbol should not be the bald eagle, but the pendulum, “and when the pendulum swings too far in one direction, it will swing back.” Our historic …[READ MORE]

In all the tumult about the council race, there is a flyer being distributed on doorsteps that is not financed by a campaign, but by an Ad Hoc Committee. This raises my eyebrows, as I …[READ MORE]

“Do you have any personal connection to gun violence, or is this an important political cause for you?” At Wednesday’s rally against gun violence at the high school, I asked this question of every parent …[READ MORE]

The unforgettable stammer. His email address, ssssteve@chamber. Taking something that most would simply carry as a handicap and making it into a brand. Take a problem and treat it like a game. Long time community …[READ MORE]

You are always safe, you are never safe. Choose one. And know that the one you choose, that is true. Gun violence has changed the shape of my life more than I care to think …[READ MORE]

While I remain a creature of words, I must admit, numbers are compelling. If you have never visited this site before, welcome to Culver City Crossroads. If you’ve been waiting for us to re-launch, then …[READ MORE]

We’ve all heard the word from the GPS. That turn out you were looking for, the freeway junction, the sudden left turn – you missed it. Those couple of weeks I thought I’d need to …[READ MORE]

It was a classic government dilemma on Monday evening at the City Council chambers. The staff was putting forth an answer to a problem, but the council and community declared they had not been sufficiently …[READ MORE]