In memoriam: Bob Courtney, the king of courtroom comity
by Kevin Cody [Editor’s Note: Attorney and long time Hermosa Beach resident Robert E. Courtney passed away Sunday, Dec. 1 at age 89. In the following 2007 interview, Coutney talked about the changes in the practice of law over his then four decade long career.] The defendant had been convicted of rape and murder. The […]
How to Build Your Career in Writing
Writing is more of a skill than a talent. Thus, any skill can be honed, perfected, and paid for. If you feel like taking the writing path and making it a career, you have all the chances of both– developing this skill and making a living with it. Like any other career path, aspiring writers […]
Tips to Combat Burnout at Work
If you are feeling burnt out in your current career, you may dread going to work each day and feel exhausted by the end of the workday. When you are feeling burned out, you need to take some time to slow down so you can take better care of yourself. It will help you enjoy […]
How to Have a More Fulfilling Retirement
Whether you are someone whose career means a great deal to you, or you can’t wait to wake up on the first day of your retirement, this change can be destabilizing. You might not have loved your job, but it gave your life a structure. If you were pushed into an earlier retirement because of […]
10 useful habits to implement as a writer
Have you ever thought about starting a career in writing? Thanks to technology and the growing demand for content, the path to becoming a writer and having your own byline is now easier. Despite this, being a writer requires a lot more than just a desire: you have to dedicate a lot of time, […]