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November 15, 2025
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

Own It or Shut It – Manners Matter

August 23, 2020 0
You may or may not have heard of Judith Martin. For many decades, she has written a column called Miss …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Belonging and Becoming

August 3, 2020 1
We are a city of joiners. From the Exchange Club to the Democratic Club, from the Chamber of Commerce to …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Culver City Sees Sudden Spike in Information from the Police Department

July 10, 2020 3
As a part of the conversation online, there has been an unprecedented increase in press releases from the Culver City …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Light House Keeping

June 27, 2020 0
There is so much news, many of us feel as if we are swimming in it. The death toll of …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Recommended Reading – Part One

June 20, 2020 1
One of the interesting side effects of virtual meetings is the chat box – not always available, but often present. …[READ MORE]
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Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Rent Control or Council Control ?

June 11, 2020 5
Beyond the pandemic and the protests, it’s already been a marathon week for the city council. With the Monday night …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

This is What Propaganda Looks Like

May 26, 2020 3
Anonymous literature is highly suspect. It falls into the shadow space between rumors and documented lies.  When I received a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Islamophilia

May 22, 2020 1
There are some areas of study that are great for putting it all in perspective. Astronomy reminds you that we …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Folk Medicine

May 3, 2020 0
When a friend recently complained of a cold sore, I advised yogurt. Checking back, days later, he still had a …[READ MORE]
Just a thought by Judith Martin-Straw

Just a Thought – Language, Lover?

April 24, 2020 2
As we (sail, grapple, stride) our way through the new culture of the pandemic, it comes back to me again …[READ MORE]

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Culver City News

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    November 10, 2025 0

Culver City Community

  • Sepulveda Connects – Community Input Needed
    November 14, 2025 0
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    November 14, 2025 0
  • Week-Long Food Drive @ the Plunge
    November 10, 2025 0

Culver City Politics

  • Keep Showing Up! Nov 8 @ Culver City Hall
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Culver City Arts

  • Final Weekend for Actors’ Gang “Arrest the Clowns”
    November 14, 2025 0
  • AVPA – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    November 13, 2025 0
  • Sandhi – Kathak Dance @ Glorya Kaufman
    November 13, 2025 0

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  • Walk 'n Rollers, CC Historical Society Partner for Walking Tour of DTCC
    Join Culver City Walk & Rollers for Their Next Community Walk! On November 23, Culver City Walk & Rollers will join the Culver City Historical Society for a family-friendly historical tour of downtown Culver City. The event is free and open to everyone! Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to
  • LA County Offers Free Flu Shots - Nov. 18
    November 18
  • New Exhibitions to Open at the Wende Museum: The Sextant, Intersections, Red Woodstock
    Opening November 8
  • Culver City Symphony 'Summon the Heroes, Salute the Heroes'
    November 15
  • Saved By a Story @ The Wende
    Ongoing - meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
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