It's a Living was a column looking at people with unusual careers. It ran from 2006-2007 in OC Weekly and then continued (under the title Odd Job) in IE Weekly.
It's a Living: Pro Sandcastle Builder: A profile of Ray Karch, lawyer/sandcastle builder. This article was later reprinted in Utne Reader.
It's a Living: Mortuary Makeup Artist: A profile of a woman who uses cosmetics to prepare the deceased for open casket funerals.
It's a Living: Robin Leach Impersonator: A profile of an actor who travels America impersonating the former Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous host.
It's a Living: Costumed Character at Disneyland: A fun article about the delights and dangers of working at Disneyland.
Odd Job: Full Body Waxer: An IE Weekly article about a Palm Springs body waxer.
