Author Archives: Alan Perlman PhD

Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but primarily by catchwords. Robert Louis Stevenson   The end of the day Followed by another day. Not really the end. Zen haiku WARNING: Reading this article may result in heightened linguistic awareness accompanied by… continue reading

What is the meaning of the common expression “the seven-year itch?” Generally speaking, this refers to the notion that things go stale after seven years, particularly in relationships. However, the expression can be used metaphorically to describe other various situations. Where did this expression come… continue reading

Have you ever felt like a fish out of water?  The short answer is “probably not.”  If you really felt like the fish, you’d feel as if you were drowning. This is another of those word-groups whose meaning must be learned from the whole, not… continue reading