[looneybin]

George,
I'm also a self employed architect in california & i feel your pain.
It has dramatically slowed down here, fortunately i have some large ongoing projects that will keep me busy for a while.
I just hope i continue to get enough projects to keep the bills paid, & make it through this economic slow down.
I agree with the other posts that you should look into teaching architecture at the community college.
Having a masters degree & being licensed should be more than enough to qualify you for the position, it may even pay good enough that you don't want to go back into practice when things pick back up.
I wish you all the best in your endevours