This luxurious idyll of regular meals, baths, and affection was abruptly shattered when, with no warning, the child went blind.
Most couples forget the power of simple, regular touches to convey affection and build connection.
Assistance dogs require feeding, exercise, affection, grooming, regular company and financial expenditure.
One man had been arrested just after 9/11 on charges of maintaining what appeared to be a huge weapons and ammo dump in this wilderness: he says he's no militia extremist, just a regular guy with an American affection for guns.
Even though the prospective buyers said they intended to keep it open, the news of the sale was greeted with dismay and an outpouring of affection by Mr. Ciampi's regulars.
In the shadow of my independent, commitment-aversive self, was the side of me that craved connection, affection, and (let's be honest) regular sex.
"It was affection you just don't see in regular life," Mr. Felix said.
The top-grossing movies have become a regular feature of news reports, encouraging Hollywood's natural affection for megahits.
While he made regular condemnations of the west throughout his life, he remembered with affection his student days in London and Paris, welcomed debate in academic forums, and at least once participated in dialogue with Jewish and Christian leaders.
During the next eight years, I gave regular cause for offence by exhibiting my admiration for Jenkins and (combined with immense affection) Crosland.
