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January 9, 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 – The Smartest Chick in the Room

April 9, 2013 1
Whenever I attend a council meeting – or any other government function – there are lots of suits and ties. …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – How the Terrorists Can Win

February 22, 2013 0
Over the years, it’s become a joke;  “If (fill in the blank) then the terrorists win.” It’s been quite the …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Wife Beater Street

January 30, 2013 1
When the vote passed with five ayes, I was appalled. At the council meeting last Monday night, Jan. 28, our …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Game Changer

January 23, 2013 1
A lot of thought has been put into the subject; how do we stay safe ? The answer is that …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Three is Magic Number

December 31, 2012 0
It’s a great time to celebrate, because we’re three! As Culver City Crossroads moves into it’s third year, we’re still …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Ricochet Shot

December 18, 2012 0
Seldom is change the stone that drops into the water, sending out the ripples. It is the ripples, and what …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just A Thought – Sleeping With Gratitude

November 22, 2012 0
I slept in a bed. It’s still absolutely awesome. One of the strange gifts of age is that time seems …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just A Thought – The Rape on the Bus

November 19, 2012 1
It is not going away. The rape on the bus is back in the news, and you get another chance …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – The Really Good News About the Election

November 9, 2012 1
I had not realized how very stressed I was about the election until Wednesday morning, when I woke up feeling …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Invisible

October 4, 2012 3
I really could not stand to watch the debate last night. I had it on for about fifteen minutes while …[READ MORE]

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • If Belonging is a Fiction - New Photography Exhibit Coming to The Village Well
    January 10
  • Car Free Fridays! Walk to School - Jan. 9
    January 9
  • Recovery, 16 Summers, Nun Fight - Actors' Gang to Present Three Original Short Plays
    Opening January 22
  • AVPA Film Showcase @ The Robert Frost
    January 9
  • LA County Library - How to Know a Person
    January 13
  • Culver City's MLK Day Celebration - January 17
    January 17
  • Piano Spheres to Celebrate Morton Feldman with Unique Performances
    January 11 & 12
  • CC Woman's Club to Host Ridwell Recycling
    January 12
  • Diaz Dance @ Senior Center
    Repeating - third Saturday of every month
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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