Legend. Icon. Myth. Genius

The Men-an-Tol standing stones Near Penzance in Cornwall, local legend says that passing a person through the holed stone cures many ailments.

In the mainstream, popular consciousness, these are common ,descriptive labels of people. They give some value as superlatives, yet are human based as a reflection of the mood ,psyche of the user, in relation to a talented or famous person who is highly esteemed. As an author it is nice to receive these personal accolades, yet I sprinkle the salt of earthy reality on them all. This action adds balance and perspective to the mind. Wise to be a little reserved and detached from the responses of others, or the ego-trip may be grandiose and deluded. I like the philosophy of head in the clouds and feet on the ground as a life principle.

Jim Emerton