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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 – 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]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just A Thought – Dear Sofie

June 1, 2012 2
Dear Sofie, It’s not enough, but it’s enough. Confession is good for the soul, but re-telling the tale does not …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just A Thought – How to Fill Out Your Ballot (Weissman, Sahli-Wells, Malsin and Clarke)

April 9, 2012 0
When I sit down to do my endorsements before the election, there are always multiple factors to consider. The deciding …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – The Economics of Politics

April 2, 2012 5
 While the actress Sophie Tucker has faded into obscurity, one of her quotes surfaces fairly often; “I’ve been rich and …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – The Politics of Politics

March 22, 2012 3
It’s not just that it’s election season- the last 10 days have been so crowded, they qualify as a month. …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

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Culver City Community

  • Holiday Tree-Cycling – Drop It Off, or Chop it Up
    January 8, 2026 0
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    January 7, 2026 0
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    January 2, 2026 0

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  • If Belonging is a Fiction – New Photography Exhibit Coming to The Village Well
    January 9, 2026 0
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    January 6, 2026 0

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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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