When it comes to putting off retirement, more people are skipping retirement and working into their 70s, 80s and even 90s. Most remain on the job not for the money, but for the personal satisfaction.

Once again Catalyst Magazine is recognizing those in their golden years who continue to make a contribution to the local business community. Our annual 7 over 70 awards honor persons 70 years and older who have remained active in their careers well past traditional retirement age.

When it comes to mixing work with pleasure nobody has it better than the volunteers of the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol. And they've been hard at it for more than 70 years.

Dressed in distinctive red jackets emblazoned with white crosses, the patrollers are the first on the mountain, taking the first and last runs of the day. Swooshing through freshly packed powered, they're always on the lookout for trouble, working hard to keep skiers and snowboarders safe.

Being active is one of the keys to a healthier life.

Regular physical exercise not only reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke, but it also keeps your weight in check and your mood in balance. However, few realize the important health benefits – not mention the rewards - that fitness can bring to us when we reach our senior years.

You don’t have to be a chemist to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home, but you do need to know a few basic dos and don’ts. Follow these very simple steps, and you can have that simply amazing cup of coffee!

You don’t have to be a coffee lover to appreciate all of the nostalgia behind brewing a great cup of coffee.

When you walk through the doors of 4 Seasons Coffee Company, the wonderful aroma of roasting coffee beans surrounds you and you can’t help remembering the times you spent sipping coffee and reading the Sunday paper with your family or staying up all night cramming for college exams. Everyone has a story about coffee.

If you could live a long and healthy life, without experiencing age related diseases like cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular problems, would you do it?  Of course, you say.  
But what if you had to give up something you really liked - like eating?

On the Washington Coast, located in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and bordering the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Sequim  (pronounced Skwim) is known for its fields of lavender, beaches, hiking trails and wildlife.

Nothing is more disconcerting than arriving at an airport, needing assistance and looking around to find there’s no one to help. The Spokane International Airport and Diamond Park'N Jet have services to  make your travel experience memorable and hassle-free.

A cooperative Grocery shoppers searching for the freshest, locally grown food in the area need to look no further than the Main Market in Downtown Spokane.

It won't be long until my friend, David Sedaris, comes to town.  If you don't know who he is or aren't a fan, try substituting the name of a celebrated writer you'd love to meet, and you'll know how I feel.  I call him my friend because I’m inspired by his work, which is hilarious, sometimes dark, always focused on our humanity and absurdity, honestly observed.  I call him my friend because he’s lifted my thoughts and restored my faith, more than once, in the value of self-acceptance.  And I call him my friend because I wrote him a letter, and he wrote back.