Transcendentalism List 1

Saturday was the 22nd anniversary of Woods’s transcendent win at Augusta National, the 1997 title that changed golf. Washington Post (Apr 13, 2019)

All it took was imitation handguns, fake business cards and some guile for a group of human rights activists to capture the embassy on the evening of Feb. 22. Los Angeles Times (May 15, 2019)

The venerable Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates its 60th anniversary with four distinct programs — “Bold Visions,” “Musical Inspirations,” “Trailblazers” and “Timeless Ailey” — taking turns through the weekend. Los Angeles Times (Apr 4, 2019)

“Be careful” was my first admonition to the aspiring journalists gathered this past weekend at the American University in Cairo. Washington Post (Apr 2, 2019)

Were he alive today, I believe my grandfather would surely express indignation that American leaders continue to send the young to fight and die in wars throughout the world. Salon (Nov 11, 2018)

“This show will do nothing but slander and deprecate the memory of each and every one of the 1.5-million men, women and children who died for our heritage,” the petition states. Los Angeles Times (Jun 1, 2014)

The work entails arduous journeys by train, road, helicopter and boat, accompanied by porters who carry the briefcase-sized voting machines, registers, ink and other election paraphernalia on their backs. Fox News (Apr 13, 2019)

It was one of the most coveted architectural commissions in the world, and Mr. Pei, a relative unknown, defeated the biggest names in architecture, including Philip Johnson, Mies van der Rohe and Louis Kahn. Washington Post (May 16, 2019)

They were soon joined by the rest of their jubilant teammates in the infield grass at Wrigley Field. Washington Times (Oct 21, 2015)

Of course when people show up with gifts, the hosts need to be gracious, write thank you notes, etc. Slate (Sep 21, 2015)

She spoke of the “uncommon grace of community” and drove the point home by reciting the creed of all who embrace a healthy, measured individualism but reject the narcissistic kind: “We do not succeed alone.” Washington Post (Feb 6, 2019)

Lawmakers lamented their inability to reach agreement on an aid package faster, especially since disaster assistance is normally a bipartisan priority. Washington Post (May 14, 2019)

Her inexhaustible kindness drew customers to her boardinghouses, restaurant and after-hours club, but it was her indomitable strength and discipline that allowed her businesses to flourish. Los Angeles Times (Mar 15, 2019)

Trump made a three-hour sojourn in Iraq, traveling to Asad Air Base, some 115 miles northwest of Baghdad, but he did not meet with any Iraqi officials. Los Angeles Times (Dec 27, 2018)

Due to an aversion to dragons, Jonathan Pryce almost passed up the chance to be in the world’s biggest TV show. The Guardian (Mar 31, 2019)

Morels are notoriously difficult to cultivate, and the vast majority of each yearly crop is collected in the wild. Seattle Times (May 11, 2019)

Its shops are meant to exude California lifestyle, with a product array that includes bikinis, botanical tinctures and denim shorts. Los Angeles Times (Mar 29, 2019)

What transpires at this year's ceremony will be telling of whether or not progress is actually happening. Salon (Feb 10, 2019)

None of the studies proved conclusive because the data were either too paltry or did not meet testing standards. Scientific American (Apr 3, 2019)

Fifteen minutes later Dr. Hamid gently touches the infected skin around my G-tube, and I grimace as pain radiates across my stomach and chest. Five Feet Apart