It turns out that my affection for the Forbes beach towel may be similar to what many employees feel about small gifts from their employers.

FORBES: Workers Prefer Gifts To Small Bonuses

Like a lot of people I am partial to cheese, often more than once a month, but also like most people I'm never going to join a club to celebrate my affection for it.

BBC: Jumble sale for internet dreams

Behind me, the door to the main building opened and shut, and I kept my back to whoever was coming out, hoping to pass unobserved, but the invader of my private romance was Father James, another recipient of my unguarded affection, and he had seen me.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Warm Springs'

I'm a 43-year-old writer and mom, raising my kid with more hugs and affection that I ever had.

CNN: Tiger moms: Don't turn your kids into robots

As many of you know, I spent some time in my youth in this part of the world and have a great fondness and affection for the people of Singapore.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama's Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Lee of Singapore | The White House

"It is therefore with special pride that I take this opportunity during my Jubilee year to pay tribute to Canadians everywhere and to thank you for the support and affection you have given to me over these past 50 years, " she said.

BBC: Queen 'treasures' Canadian role

While I think I would have enjoyed the company of many different dogs, I believe that the depth of my feeling for Rose in particular comes from the fact that she is, in matters of intelligence, loyalty and affection, an extraordinary animal.

NPR: 'Dog is My Co-Pilot'