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April 10, 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

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

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]

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Culver City News

  • City Manager “Let’s Talk Budget” Meeting Draws a Crowd
    April 8, 2026 0
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    April 9, 2026 0
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Culver City Politics

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  • LA Library Online – What the Deep Water Knows
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  • Final Performances for “The Adding Machine” @ Actors’ Gang
    April 8, 2026 0
  • The Hollywood Stories @ Village Well
    April 7, 2026 0

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