Seth June

In the quiet hours of dusk, when the world slows its frenzied pace, I often find myself immersed in a pool of reflection. It’s a tranquil sea where the waves of the past, present, and future converge, urging me to contemplate the depth of my existence. Who am I? Who do I yearn to be? The answers are as elusive as the horizon, but it’s in this pursuit that I’ve stumbled upon a profound…

In the quiet hours of dusk, when the world slows its frenzied pace, I often find myself immersed in a pool of reflection. It’s a tranquil sea where the waves of the past, present, and future converge, urging me to contemplate the depth of my existence. Who am I? Who do I yearn to be? The answers are as elusive as the horizon, but it’s in this pursuit that I’ve stumbled upon a profound…

I’ve finally seen her, the girl I’ve always loved, As beautiful as ever, a gift from up above. But conversation’s hard, I know what she does to me, She says she couldn’t tell me, ’cause of another he. I said it’s okay, but it never truly is, She’s the one I wanted, the mother of our kids. Though we couldn’t make it, my love for her won’t quit, The flame still burns, I can’t deny it a bit. I…

For Sales Professionals and Business Owners! “Prospecting” IS FUN! Here’s the thing, people love the idea of making money, but they’re not willing to put in the work to achieve great success and prosper. The solution is straightforward. You pick up the damn phone. You answer when people call you; when people aren’t, you call others. If you’re in a sales position or anything commission-based,…

Where there’s a will, there’s a way! Never doubt the underdog! These succulents are an example of that. The way they appear today is how they appeared weeks ago when I put them on this soil. They seemed to be more than just tired. They probably didn’t just appear tired; they were likely internally gasping for life. But that appearance and internal struggle does not determine the power within…

Our hearts mesh as we’re wrapped in one another’s arms and you rest your head against mine. I don’t want to let go I want the future to feel as secure as this moment. I want love to be apparent always. Consistency. A safe landing spot for you and me. A place to love strong and feel free. Secrets unhidden and resolution always possible. A desire to grow together. No ultimatums shall be given.…

Here’s a very unedited free write! Dark nights equal dark writes.  It’s a lingering ache and tightness in the chest

A quiver in the cheeks when I’m lost in my head

All I want is to freely love not this struggle for breath

I want live in the present not rush around and fear death

I want to make you proud a hug a kiss on the cheek

a comfort zone where I can rest my feet

But the wall stays up and…

In the United States, the Carolina Jasmine is common in the coastal plains and piedmont regions (from Virginia down to south Florida and west to Arkansas and Texas).

FACTS:

People use Jasmine and Jessamine as two variations of the same word

But the state flower is NOT part of the Jasmine family

Botanical Name: Gelsemium Sempervirens

Blooms in very late winter to early spring and with enough sun light it will bloom again in Autumn

No serious disease or insect problems

Highly resistant to damage from deer and other wildlife

Highly resistant to salt and other environmental factors

Highly aromatic

Highly poisonous

HOW TO SPOT IT:

Twining, evergreen vine

Narrow, glossy evergreen leaves (will develop a slight yellow or purple tent during the winter

Yellow, trumpet shaped blooms/flowers

5 inch long capsules within the bloom

  ENVIRONMENT:

Very adaptable and tenacious

The Carolina Jessamine LOVES SUN

Thrives in environments with plenty of space and moist, well-drained soil

This evergreen vine will climb trees, fences, and latticework at a very rapid rate.

Also, found in abandoned fields where it can act as a ground cover. When planted on a bank or slope, the flower will serve as a bushy, rambling groundcover.

USES:

Provides extreme weather and winter cover.

Essential oils are extracted to make perfume, candles, and lotions

     AND

With the proper training, this flower can be used for many decorative purposes.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Water before planting

Plant in full to part sun (full sun is better)

Dig hole 3x the width of the pot

Cover soil with mulch

  MAINTENANCE:

Prune in early spring to maintain shape

Keep soil moist

Maintain mulch layer

Fertilize 2 to 3 times during the growing season

Train with elastic stretch ties

ATTRACTS:

Butterflies and Hummingbirds

OTHER NAMES:

Yellow Jessamine, Carolina Jessamine, Poor Man’s Rope, Evening Trumpet Flower, Gelber Jasmine, Sariyasemin, Swamp Jessamine, The Mailbox Plant,

WARNING!!!

Do not mistake this plant as a honeysuckle. The Carolina Jessamine is highly piousness and can cause death and other serious illness’s when consumed.

LET‘S COLOR:

Pull out the coloring pencils, crayons, or markers and get creative!

References

http://florawww.eeb.uconn.edu/198500715.html

https://www.horrycounty.org/Portals/0/Docs/PlanningandZoning/LandscapeBook.pdf

https://www.plantingtree.com/products/carolina-yellow-jessamine?variant=9420521537583&gclid=CjwKCAjwyqTqBRAyEiwA8K_4O_K2g4GR_N2gewJEP0lOaVndupxR1UVNMLjJe0KelxG6hbwyUsRhqhoC_kMQAvD_BwE#tabs-4

https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GESE

https://www.scdot.org/inside/pdf/trustfund/CommittedThru-Detail.pdf

The Million Dollar Question

I’ve been asked this question on many occasions but my lack of having the answer bothered me a little more this time.

It was a comfortable night in the hippest part of the city and I was on a mission to find the perfect spot to study. I was looking for an outdoor area with sufficient lighting. I ended up across the street from one of my favorite indoor study spots, Barnes and Nobles.

My new…

I’m supposed to be honest but you fail to tell the truth

The birds out of the cage but it should’ve been you to let it loose

We’re only as sick as our secrets and I hate that you’re bruised

It’s pretty damn simple, to hide something is considered a lie too.

When will I learn to lose these all these earthly expectations

My hopes for love and mankind are to broad imagination

My life’s been full of…

A Dream – Love Story

I’ve finally seen her, it’s the girl I’ve always loved

She looks just as beautiful as ever, she was sent from up above.

I try to avoid conversation because I know what she does to me

She says I would’ve told you but I can’t because of he.

I said it’s ok, but it really never is

She’s all I’ve wanted she’s the family and mama of my kids.

But we were never able to make it

And I can’t help but love…