Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw – Page 2

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

A Season of Darkness

December 20, 2024 0

We enter the holidays, that slice at the end of the calendar when the days feel absurdly brief, wildly over-scheduled …[READ MORE]

The Crazy Man

November 6, 2024 0

Like many people, the news I woke up to this morning is so overwhelming, I’m in a state of shock. …[READ MORE]

Please Do Not Vote For Albert Vera (You Might Save His Life)

October 30, 2024 0

At the City Council Candidates Forum sponsored by Culver City Democrats United, the moderator asked a great closing question, “What …[READ MORE]

Signs, Signs, Signs – Council Looks to Rush Kiosk Agreement Before the Election

October 9, 2024 0

It’s all been a lot of confusing language; kiosks, signage, way-finding, surveillance, data gathering, billboards, public space and advertising. All …[READ MORE]

Signs, Signs, Signs – Part One

October 4, 2024 0

There are so many sign issues happening in Culver City, the topic seems ripe for an essay. Changing the rules …[READ MORE]