Smoky Quartz // Guide to the Underworld
 
					How to Survive the Holidays: A Guide for Introverts
So you’ve made it through Thanksgiving. For an introvert, no easy feat. It was loud. It was messy. It was sensory overload! Aunt Gertrude told the same story for the millionth time and you laughed like it was the first time you’d ever heard it. Your sister, who seems to be immune to the sound of…
 
					The Psychology of Folding Your Pants
What do you do with your clothes when you take them off to get bodywork? The answer may say a lot about your personality. Or it might not. We’re massage therapists, not psychologists. But that doesn’t stop us from guessing. The Tidy CatYou are an organized mind. You are likely one of those people who…
 
					Charley’s Summer Salsa Recipe
One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fresh veggies and herbs. When it’s too hot to cook in the kitchen, try this salsa for something fresh and bright. Charley’s Summer Salsa: 1 each: green, yellow, and orange pepper- diced 1 jalapeno pepper- seeds removed and chopped 1 red onion- diced 3 roma…
 
					Crafty Night at White Willow
We had our first craft night last month and it was a blast! If you missed it, don’t fret, we’re doing it again this month. Until then, you’ll have to make due with the photo documentation of the event. Armed with a glass of wine and an iPhone, Charley snapped a few blurry photos for your viewing pleasure: …
 
					Journey of a Frantic Girl: Meditation
Several months ago I wrote a blog post titled On Being Present: Struggles of a Frantic Girl. Since then, as promised, I’ve continued to walk to work, which takes me about thirty minutes. However, during the coldest winter weather, I didn’t walk as much as I’d hoped. But this isn’t a story of failure or…
 
				 
				