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March 20, 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 – 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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Dear Mr. Brunson

September 18, 2012 0
I was going to begin “Dear Reggie,” but that kind of typifies the behavior that seems to be creating problems …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – The Battle of Hogwarts

September 13, 2012 1
Both of my kids are starting at new schools this fall, and it’s daunting. I have had to take a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just A Thought – Half Life

July 21, 2012 0
The idea that half a loaf is better than none is one of those ridiculous proverbs quoted by the haves …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – How About Consistent Community Ethics in Fundraising ?

July 13, 2012 11
I was at a school board meeting last spring, when a representative from PXP, Culver City’s favorite oil company was …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Common Knowledge

July 9, 2012 0
While going over the budget numbers a few weeks ago, Mayor Andy Weissman expressed a bit of exasperation. After all …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Confessions of a P.E.M.P. (Proud El Marino Parent)

June 20, 2012 4
I am a P.E.M.P. It’s true. I have spent the greater part of the last decade being a Proud El …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

  • Message from the Mayor: Removal of César Chávez Quote on City Hall Art Installation
    March 20, 2026 0
  • Culver City City Hall
    City Council Hears Update from Mobile Crisis Team, Housing and Human Services on Homeless Emergency
    March 16, 2026 0
  • Jubilo Village Breaks Ground: Church Partners with Non-Profit for Affordable Housing
    March 13, 2026 0

Culver City Community

  • Both Old and New – Water Wheel on Display as a Gift of Friendship
    March 19, 2026 0
  • Village Well to Screen ‘ICE: No One is Safe’
    March 19, 2026 0
  • Culver City Book Festival – More Panels, More Poetry, More Publications
    March 17, 2026 0

Culver City Politics

  • CC Democratic Club to Interview Primary Candidates – March 11
    March 11, 2026 0
  • Keep Showing Up – Dec. 20 at City Hall
    December 19, 2025 0
  • Keep Showing Up – Rally at City Hall
    December 5, 2025 0

Culver City Arts

  • Family Jazz Hour – March 27
    March 20, 2026 0
  • Wende Museum to Showcase Rare Materials from the Soviet Hippie Collection
    March 18, 2026 0
  • Live Music – Blind Chaperone! @ The Actors’ Gang
    March 17, 2026 1

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CULVER CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

  • Family Jazz Hour - March 27
    March 27
  • Village Well to Screen 'ICE: No One is Safe'
    March 22
  • AVPA - Spring Dance Concert "Color in Motion"
    March 19, 20, 21
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    March 28
  • County to Host Drive-Through E-Waste/Household Haz Event
    March 28
  • Culver City Book Festival Returns
     March 29
  • Culver City Historical Society to Narrate the Preservation of Culver Studios Bungalows
    March 24
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