Experts on municipal finance and commuters at bus stops all have their thoughts, touching on points that often have as much to do with psychology as money matters.
Because the paint is thin (or lean, as Mr. Ryman puts it) rather than thick, the black emits a constant pressure, highlighting every shift in thought, touch, density or brushwork and each atom of whiteness, while also seeping through to create tinges of blue and gray.
She recoiled at the thought of touching his bony shoulder through his pajamas.
Who could not be moved by the thought of touching even a fragment of the linen shroud that held the body of Christ, and still preserves his crucified image?
For example, he went on, in some cultures the thought of touching a menstruating woman is considered disgusting, and it would instantly evoke strong negative reactions in anyone who had to make a moral judgment about her.
While the thought of touching a snake may still send a shiver down many a person's back, few can deny the hilarity of the images, even if they aren't quite near the cute levels of Boo the Pomeranian dog.
Decaying food spurs an instant emotional reaction when encountered by any sense: revulsion at the smell, upset stomachs at the sight, and the thought of touching or, dare we say it, tasting a moldy banana is unbearable.
If you feel that they're resisting the thought of touching you, go elsewhere.
All those thoughts were touching, but some moments proved more unexpected.
