Ruth’s Truths by Ruth Morris

Enough! 十分！ Genug! In Japan, they say you are an adult at 20 years old, and there is a ceremony called the “seijinshiki” (成人式). I turned twenty in Japan, during my Junior Year Abroad, so …[READ MORE]

I’m never bored. My father used to paraphrase a quote originally said by Gilbert K. Chesterton, “There are no uninteresting (boring) subjects, only disinterested people” Boredom never existed at my house. My father had many …[READ MORE]

The Treasures of Travel — Spring break is coming for those of us involved with schools in any way, from being employed with the schools, to having students in the school system, K to College. …[READ MORE]

No Holds Barred — George Ballanchine, said to be “the 20th Century’s most prolific and famous choreographer,” and considered the “father of American Ballet.” He said to his students, “Why are you stingy with yourselves? Why …[READ MORE]

The Tokyoization of Los Angeles — Culver Cit-izens are starting to ride our train system! Just this weekend, I went twice from Culver City to Pasadena, and I’ve taken the train numerous times to Downtown …[READ MORE]

Another near-and-dear subject to me, both in my personal and professional life, is what I have come to call “anti-bystanderism.” This means, a belief in NOT just standing by, but actually acting against injustice.  I …[READ MORE]

Contra-fication — A couple of weeks ago, I wrote an article that was basically intended to be an introduction to the world of Contra dancing. As a result of the article, twenty new people came …[READ MORE]

A friend recently converted to the life of a smart-phone user. I asked him how he was enjoying his new existence. He claimed that it didn’t change much for him; waiting at red lights was …[READ MORE]

This Saturday, our “2nd Saturday Contra Dance” is being held at Culver City’s own Vet’s Center Auditorium! Come one, come all to join us for a wonderful evening of dancing and socializing. What IS Contra …[READ MORE]

Hallelujah (word of Hebrew origin) the holidays (derived from the word “holy” of old English-German, meaning: sacred, consecrated or Godly) are over! Of course, everyone is happy for some time off from work, and I …[READ MORE]