Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

A friend was talking about having to take a ‘stress test’ as part of a physical exam, and the phrase set off laughter among the group of listeners.  “Oh, a stress test like, getting out …[READ MORE]

It comes back, over and over again, to the basic choice of civilization. Either some people are more important than others, and they should make the decisions – OR – everyone’s voice matters and we …[READ MORE]

The unfortunate phrase “doubling down” has been used so often by mainstream media that it’s become kind of bland, and it shouldn’t be. It’s gambling language, and it is used to frame a situation where …[READ MORE]

As someone who has anxiety issues, I often practice meditation as way of helping myself through a challenge. While I’ve been teaching yoga for decades; at this moment, I’m not going to suggest that you …[READ MORE]

We enter the holidays, that slice at the end of the calendar when the days feel absurdly brief, wildly over-scheduled and critically important all at once. Keeping my focus off the cartoon-nightmare level of chaos …[READ MORE]

Like many people, the news I woke up to this morning is so overwhelming, I’m in a state of shock. Unlike many people, I’ve been in this state often, I know the road out pretty …[READ MORE]

At the City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by Culver City Democrats United, the moderator asked a great closing question, “What will you do if you lose?” I was completely surprised to hear Albert Vera, Jr. …[READ MORE]

There are so many sign issues happening in Culver City, the topic seems ripe for an essay. Changing the rules around what kind of signs the city allows, taking the long-time restrictions off placing signs …[READ MORE]

It’s a human conundrum; when we attempt to solve a problem working in the wrong direction, we often succeed in making that problem much worse.  The MOVE project in downtown Culver City is about to …[READ MORE]