FOR EVERY EPOCH, FOR EVERY ERA, THERE ARE REMARKABLE PEOPLE
In classical mythologies, there were the demigods, the offspring of a god and a human, or a mortal who was raised to divine status. An ancient Greek poet used the word demigod as a synonym for hero. They demonstrated strength and power, a willingness to face challenges and confront danger. In the New World, there were explorers, who discovered unknown lands. They were heroes too, battling forces of nature to find new territories. Throughout history — scientists, artists, composers, and entertainers — have all heroes in their way. New heroes are born every day. There is an element, an event, a circumstance, or maybe just a quirk in their personalities that changes them empowers them, and enables them to transcend the ordinary. They believe in something different, something better. They want to change the rules, break the rules, and alter the status quo, in whatever grand or small way they find meaningful. They are on a journey, and maybe it’s the effort alone that makes them remarkable. For some, their efforts bring fame and glory. Many others remain unknown. But they cannot — they should not —be ignored. These are our people — the remarkable citizens of Etat Libre d’Orange, the Orange Free State. The “un” people — uncompromising, unexpected, unconventional, unpredictable. We salute them, we honor them, by offering them the extraordinary fragrance they deserve.
