Just some guy, from somewhere in this crazy world, trying to make his way.
And, of course, with all good stories... it begins with a girl.
Once upon a time, I happened into a small town, into a small restaurant, into a small booth, with an even more tiny bar. This little town held not much in the way of want or adventure. It was one of those where stopping in and soon leaving was a quick and easy decision.
And then a bartender…
Long black hair, beautiful Apache eyes, and a moment where the world stopped. My quick and easy decision to leave just found a quick and easy reason to find a long reason to stay. The conversation began, laughs were had and a friendship was born that lives and loves until this day.
Being a quiet and shy, gentle soul, it was shared with me, many months later in confidence, that she has Cold Sores. Never wanting to speak of this and never wanting anyone to see her during, I vowed then and there with a promise to find a way to help her, naturally.
So began this incredible journey. Lives continued to be lived. Work, study, sleep. Hour upon hour of research, I believed I was on the apotheosis of my efforts.
I reached out and asked friends if they would experiment, and let me know the good, bad, and ugly so I can learn and make it better.
Friends, friends of friends, and then persons I had never known, began reporting back on cold sores, cuts, burns, eczema, chapped lips, bee stings and so much more. I was receiving such amazing feedback, that it was time to make the call.
“Remember the promise I made you many a moon ago, you know, for the zombie lips?” There was laughter out loud, and a moment of silence.
“I did it…”
And thus a company was born.
Founded on caring, on love, on friendship, and hope, if even in the most slight of ways.