Sentences with phrase «as fondness for»

That is why, despite the many miles that separate Northern California from the Upper Midwest, I feel that we are not only peers, but that we are also long - time neighbors, sharing value systems shaped by criticality and responsibility, as well as our fondness for family.

Not exact matches

(And lest you get the wrong impression, she laughs a lot as she tells her own story with an obvious fondness for her parents.)

Winkler, 58, has a reputation as a sort of adulte terrible, known in business journalism circles for his volcanic temper and his fondness for bow ties.

While Mario, whose fondness for his blue overalls is legendary, has been known as a plumber for years, he actually started out as a carpenter in Donkey Kong (when he was known simply as «Jumpman»).

His fondness for Stcherbatsky's translation of sunyata as «universal relativity» may be the problem here.

McConnell's fondness for the UN and adherence to pacifism probably limited his influence among his fellow believers, as Pentecostalism grew increasingly nationalistic and militaristic during his lifetime.

I still kept a round of duties, and would not suffer myself to run into any open vices, and so got along very well in time of health and prosperity, but when I was distressed or threatened by sickness, death, or heavy storms of thunder, my religion would not do, and I found there was something wanting, and would begin to repent my going so much to frolics, but when the distress was over, the devil and my own wicked heart, with the solicitations of my associates, and my fondness for young company, were such strong allurements, I would again give way, and thus I got to be very wild and rude, at the same time kept up my rounds of secret prayer and reading; but God, not willing I should destroy myself, still followed me with his calls, and moved with such power upon my conscience, that I could not satisfy myself with my diversions, and in the midst of my mirth sometimes would have such a sense of my lost and undone condition, that I would wish myself from the company, and after it was over, when I went home, would make many promises that I would attend no more on these frolics, and would beg forgiveness for hours and hours; but when I came to have the temptation again, I would give way: no sooner would I hear the music and drink a glass of wine, but I would find my mind elevated and soon proceed to any sort of merriment or diversion, that I thought was not debauched or openly vicious; but when I returned from my carnal mirth I felt as guilty as ever, and could sometimes not close my eyes for some hours after I had gone to my bed.

In the eyes of some commentators the Tractarians» fondness for the word was little more than a display of familiarity with Aristotelian moral philosophy, in which the term could be used simply as shorthand for moral temper or moral disposition.

He once wrote an amusing essay called «The Unbearable Ugliness of Volvos» that poked fun at the fondness of academics for purchasing ugly cars and dowdy clothing as a badge of authenticity.

I have a fondness for eating out of cups as I may have mentioned before.

Having worked in a produce store in Beverly, Mass., as a teenager, Matt Masiero had a fondness for the industry.

Mexican oregano is unique, potently fragrant, and zesty and earthy all at once - I have a fondness for it with corn, and with mushrooms as well.

Being «Green» has many connotations, but «inexperienced» is the last one that comes to mind when talking about Excel - Pac Inc., a well - seasoned flexible packaging converter with a special fondness for packaging sustainability as a core manufacturing competence.

At the same time, many Britons are troubled by reports that as a nation their fondness for sugar and disdain for exercise will eventually bankrupt the NHS; there is considerable support for the idea that very overweight people should be required to lose weight before being treated.

The Arsenal fans» fondness for Fabregas was sorely tested last summer though, when he chose to sign for a Premier League rival in Chelsea, especially as their manager Jose Mourinho had a long running feud with the manager he supposedly had so much respect for.

As a bonus Oden was a kid with bottomless charm whose (warning: NBA - speak) «character issues» didn't extend beyond an inexcusable fondness for wearing a fanny pack.

As a wing during his college days for the Santa Rosa Rugby Club, SportStars Publisher, Mike Calamusa holds a special fondness for the sport.

He doesn't have the same fondness for Tide head coach Nick Saban as he does for Harbaugh, but he does have a relationship with Lupoi, the recruiter.

As the season went on, I realised my fondness for the club was no longer really tied to the mere fact that Kanu played for us.

I am fortunate enough and choose to live in richly multi-cultural Croydon and love the diversity of this wonderful place, As a «migrant» to Croydon in 1989, from several other British towns previously, I have developed a fondness for Crystal Palace and many of my friends and neighbours attend Selhurst Park.

In his current role, his fondness for long passes can often get in the way as he drifts out of position then billows the ball across the field to a fullback or winger who, because Rooney has drifted, has nobody to cross to.

Bafflingly introduced as a late substitute against Burnley, Fellaini will probably start against Swansea due to Mourinho's apparent fondness for him.

As Mayor Richard Daley announced his choice to lead the Chicago Park District a month ago, the mayor known for his fondness for trees and wrought iron got to talking about a different passion.

In the end, go with your gut as a parent, and if you think your helper doesn't have a genuine fondness for your little one, you might want to consider looking for a new maid.

Those days are now a distant memory as he's heading towards 8 years old now but I still remember that time with great fondness so I've put together my favourite Easter Activities for Toddlers for you from those days.

Though the rise of political blogs and the netroots in this decade has diluted the place of Libertarians online, even today the audiences of tech - heavy sites such as Slashdot and Digg show a fondness for civil liberties and anti-authoritarian ideas: one sign of Paul's rise has been the large number of votes for stories about him on Digg.

As a private citizen, Donald Trump used to criticize President Obama's fondness for golf.

Working for Gordon «As time goes on, you even remember with affection and fondness the occasional moments that were absolutely awful.

He has called James «ethical» and expressed his fondness for her as a person.

In a 40 - minute address, Cuomo spoke of his father's complexity, his toughness, his fondness for arguing, and his sometimes combative relationship with his own son, who would go on to win the office Mario lost in 1994 as he sought a fourth term as the state's highest elected official.

Teachout says she's focused on listening to NY - 19 voters and accepting small - dollar donations, even as she will benefit from a fundraiser headlined by House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, opening herself up to criticism from the NRCC due to Hoyer's fondness for PAC cash.

It may well be his reputation as a bruiser and his fondness for heckling in the house that put off the Lib Dems.

Still, in Washington, where fear is a more valuable commodity than fondness, the former corporate lawyer has earned a fast reputation as a prolific fundraiser, raking in more than $ 4.6 million for her first reelection effort to the House.

Later, as a high school student, he developed a special fondness for biology.

I trust him as a guide, and even more so after listening to him talk about the site with the sort of fondness someone might use to describe a garden he's been cultivating for years.

Just as our tendency to look for salty flavors, once vital to our healthy balance, has been exploited by the food industry, so has our fondness for sweetness.

As I mentioned in this post, I have a fondness for outerwear that has been passed down by every woman in my family for generations.

Audrey is a fan of simple yet classic pieces, as evidenced by her fondness for black sweaters.

As it turns out, however, the Kiwi fondness for babe might be a big city thing: four out of the five biggest cities in NZ are found in regions where babe is the most popular term of endearment.

Ukrainian ladies have a particularly strong fondness for flowers as their cultural connections have encouraged continual affection for a variety of flowers, whether grown at home or received as gifts.

Distance is only likely to become significantly concerning for Russian singles when they are sufficiently interested in a partner and as such, you should be encouraged by concerns with distance as it is likely to be a reflection of fondness.

Caesar overindulges his fondness for period «style» with screen «wipes» and crazily angled shots that make it seem as if the camera was getting home late and unsteady from a drinking spree.

Sometimes, as in «Fargo,» the Coens» fondness for outre regionalism verges on contempt, as if they were implicitly contrasting their own sophistication with the literal - minded dumbness of their characters.

It isn't very exciting, which may be disappointing for people who expect the game to have any sort of attitude or personality beyond its atrocious music, but it works decently and has a great deal of unadvertised potential as a relaxation aide for stressed out people that have a fondness for ATV racing.

As for the uninitiated, well, I suppose it all comes down to a person's fondness for penis jokes.

Like such contemporaries as George Carlin and Robert Klein, Brooks delighted in finding humor in the inconsistencies of everyday life, and had a particular fondness for exploiting clichés that many people never realized were clichés.

Just as Creasy begins to develop a fondness for the young girl, a bloodthirsty gunman (Jesús Ochoa) kidnaps her.

All in all, Shadow Complex is a finely - crafted game that is sure to please anyone with a fondness for the older Metroids or the newer side - scrolling Castlevanias as this offers up a similar experience, with some of its own touches that help it stand out from the rest.

Not to mention, Lustig has a fondness for ugly Dutch angles and films the seedy murders as routinely as possible (aside from an impressively perilous piece of stuntwork off the docks).

He is tentatively set up as a possible romantic interest for Rose, but is otherwise given no character, beyond a ponytail, a fondness for model aeroplanes, and a missing arm, with the filmmakers refraining from giving us the story behind his absent limb.